In our body we have seven chakras. Chakras is the Sanskrit word meaning the wheel. The chakras are the centers of our body and all are placed along the spine and it matches to the different area of the body. It controls the spiritual and the personality growth of the human being. The Yoga teaches us how to control the chakras through the meditation and Yoga exercises. It helps in bringing peace to mind body and spirit.
The seven chakras are thus named 1) Muladhara: It is situated at the base of the spine. 2) Svadhisthana: This chakra is associated with abdominal, genitals lower back and hip. 3) Manipura: It relates to solar Plexus. 4) Anahata: It corresponds to Heart. 5) Visshudha: It corresponds to throat 6) Ajna: The brows and the 7) Sahasrara: This is the top of the head and cerebral.
The movements and breathing exercises in yoga helps us to concentrate on chakras of the body which will allow us to rejuvenate the parts which are not in perfect synch with the body. The spiritual energy in Sanskrit is known as Kundalini. It is the line of chakras and can be seen as a snake resting at the base of the spine.
The chakras keep the balance and keeps you healthy and in good shape in proper alignment. Therefore through practice of Yoga you can keep your mind, body and spirit in sync with each other.