A lot of new age mysticism and therapies have added to the chakra philosophy over the years, so there are many different viewpoints on this subject. This is a collection of different findings over the years as my own opinions and research has gone back and forth on the subject. --- Here is a basic overview of the chakras and the use of crystals and yoga to balance them. These are said to be naturally occurring energy centres in the body, that produce life force (Prana, Chi