Chakra means “wheel” in Sanskrit and refers to a subtle energy center or vortex. In Kundalini Yoga there are eight major chakras.
1st Chakra: Muladhara or Root
2nd Chakra: Svadisthana or Water
3rd Chakra: Manipura or Fire
4th Chakra: Anahata or Air
5th Chakra: Vishuddha or Ether
6th Chakra: Ajna or Arcline
7th Chakra: Sahasrasa or Tenth Gate (Crown of Head)
8th Chakra: Aura or Electromagnetic Field