What exactly are the chakras? You're a yoga teacher, so you should know the answer to this, heh? However, let me let you into a secret which is that many experienced yoga practitioners are slightly embarrassed to admit that in reality they don't know exactly what or where the chakras are! Weird as this may at first appear, it's actually quite understandable. I'll explain why in the next lesson. Meanwhile, before I give you my definition of the chakras, I'd like you to spend some time journaling about what you already know about the chakras.

In your notebook spend some time writing down anything you already know about the chakras and any unanswered questions you have concerning the chakras. Please don't worry about looking silly or unknowledgeable. This writing is for your eyes only. It will help you to uncover any hidden wisdom you already possess. It will also uncover any gaps in your knowledge, and if you can address these, then you will teach the subject more confidently.

Feel free to share any of your observations in the discussion forum below.