For me, any consideration of the chakras needs to begin with a discussion of the subtle body because, without understanding this, we can struggle to understand the important role played by these beautiful but complex energy centres.

Very briefly, and according to Yoga philosophy, each one of us is made up of five koshas or bodies. 

“The Earth has been there a long time. She is mother to all of us. She knows everything.” -Thich Nhat Hanh

Ever since I can remember I have been in awe of Mother Nature.