Knowledge of the chakra system originates in ancient Indian culture and is rooted in yogic philosophy. For millennia, yogis and Hindus have relied on the description of the body that includes five koshas or sheaths as described in the Upanishads (the tenets of the Hindu religion). The koshas serve as a map to help navigate moment-to-moment experiences as you embark on chakra healing as an integrative mind-body-spirit approach to health.