If you've been a student of yoga for any length of time, you've probably heard about the Chakras - or perhaps you've heard about them in spiritual pursuits outside of yoga. In any case, Eastern teachings describe the Chakras as centers of energy which are located at various points along the spine. To have them in balance is to have physical and spiritual well-being.
Here is another basic page, which offers more information, including each Chakra's color, sound, element, sense and planet.
A very practical site which offers a yoga pose to balance each Chakra. The first page starts off with the Muladhara, or Root Chakra, and you can click on from there.
This page offers a good general description of the Chakras, along with links for more information about each Chakra.
First Page of 7 Yoga Exercises aligned with the chakras.
