Loaded with colorful illustrations, this informative book covers the basics (and beyond) of the chakra system. It combines the attractive visuals of a coffee-table book with good, thorough explanations and exercises for those who wish to identify and use chakra energies to benefit themselves and improve their interactions with the world around them. There are chapters devoted to each of the individual chakras, and other sections include overview information, a glossary and resource list, and a look at "integrative approaches."