"Chakras are energy centers in the body that correspond to certain nerve bundles and internal organs." From the base of your spine to the top of your head, the seven primary chakras are located. If one of these energy centers becomes blocked, you may suffer physical or emotional symptoms associated with that chakra. For example, if your solar plexus chakra is closed you may have difficulty making sound decisions or keeping yourself motivated. Many people believe that chakras are real but they are not medical conditions. They are simply terms used by yogis and other meditation practitioners to describe specific points on your body where energy flows more freely. When your chakras are open, you experience peace and joy; when they are closed, you may feel pain, anxiety, or depression. In traditional yoga, chakras are said to be gates through which prana (life force) enters and leaves the body. Prana is everywhere, it is a part of every living thing. It is energy that makes up everything from trees to teapots to humans. The word chakra comes from two words: chethra, which means "wheel" in Sanskrit, and khaṇḍa, which means "circle" or "disk". In modern times, however, chakras have become popular subjects for spiritual seekers looking for alternative explanations to the mysteries of life.