The Seven Chakras Revisited

Earlier in the semester, I wrote about the seven chakras after reading a very informative article on the subject. My understanding of these energy centers was much deepened, however, by the chakras movements we did in class. Although some asanas were more difficult than others, I felt a profound sensation of energy and rejuvination within each one, and could visualize the different colors associated with the charkas. I was surprised to discover the intensity of emotion and energy stored in the different chakra centers of my body, and felt renewed and invigorated after sealing my yoga practice at the conclusion of class. I came out of this experience wondering why these chakras were located at specific parts of the body, and why they carry an array of associated emotions and energies? I found myself questioning the origin of the chakras, and the effect that life and its hardships have on these different focal points?