Historical Evolution of Chakra Concepts in Western Spiritual Traditions
Introduction: Contextualising Chakras in the Western ImaginationThe concept of chakras, while rooted in ancient Indian spiritual traditions, has undergone a fascinating journey of reinterpretation and assimilation within Western spiritual thought, particularly in Britain. The first notable encounters with chakra concepts date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period marked by increased…