The Seven Chakras

Chakras were introduced by Guru Pathik to Aang during "The Guru" at the Eastern Air Temple. Aang has no knowledge of chakras so Guru Pathik explains that chakras are nexuses of metaphysical and/or biophysical energy residing in the human body, which helps the avatars achieve total control over the Avatar State. Using a series of ponds clogged with algae as a visual representation, Pathik successfully explains to Aang the concept of chakras, stating that by removing the clogs between pools, the water is allowed to flow, just as energy is allowed to flow through the body when the seven chakras are open. There are seven chakras within the body, each with a purpose and each with a different blockage: An intense sensation results from the opening of them all. Pathik warns that the process of opening the chakras cannot be halted once it has begun- it must be completed in order to succeed or that Aang couldn't enter the Avatar State at all.

The List of Chakras are as follows:

The Earth Chakra - Deals with Survival, blocked by Fear - Located at the Base of the Spine

The Water Chakra - Deals with Pleasure, blocked by Guilt - Located in the body's Nether Regions.

The Fire Chakra - Deals with Willpower, blocked by Shame - Located in the Stomach

The Air Chakra - Deals with Love, blocked by Grief - Located in the Heart

The Sound Chakra - Deals with Truth, blocked by Lies, the ones we tell ourselves - Located in the Throat

The Light Chakra - Responsible for Insight, blocked by Illusions - Located at Center of the Forehead

The Thought Chakra - Deals with Cosmic Energy, blocked by Earthly Attachment - Located at the Crown of the Head