According to science: The chakras are thought to be levels of consciousness. The primary importance and level of existence of chakras is posited to be in the psyche and in the spirit. Some of the chakras have said to have their manifestations on some of the glands too. the various hormones secreted by these glands do have a dramatic effect on human psychology, and an imbalance in one can cause a psychological or physical imbalance in a person. The chalras are thought to vitalize physical body and have its effects on mental state of a person too.