How were chakras discovered?

Chakras originated from ancient Indian spiritual traditions, first mentioned in early Hindu texts called the Vedas around 1500 BCE. These energy centers were detailed further in later yogic and tantric scriptures, describing how vital life energy, or prana, flows through the body via these seven main wheels. The chakra system serves as a framework for understanding physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being in practices like yoga, meditation, and sound healing.