India, May 7 -- When you hear the word chakra, you probably think of energy centres in the body. But chakras are believed to be much more than that. The word comes from Sanskrit and means 'wheel' or 'disk.' In spiritual traditions, chakras are seen as spinning centres of life-force energy, also called prana. When these energy centres are balanced, they are believed to support your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Here are six things about chakras that many people do not know, as shared by Janika Galloway.

Many people think chakras are only spiritual concepts, but each one is also linked to different parts of the body.

This is why some people believe that when your energy feels out of balance, your body may notice it befor...