Crystal Williams 00717049Yoga for DancersThe Seven ChakrasThere are seven energy centers, Chakras that are parallel to the spine. Each Chakra has certain qualities and associations. Yoga poses are what help keep this energy in balance. Inside the body there are a series of minor and major energy centers called Chakras. The word Chakra in Sanskrit means spinning wheel or circle. Each of the seven main Chakras has its own distinct character and refers to a unique aspect of our being. Chakras are related to levels of consciousness, bodily functions, colors, elements, sounds and much more. Any blockage or energetic dysfunction of the Chakras is believed to give rise to physiological, psychological, emotional or spiritual disorders. There are seven main Chakras which, when balanced, help our life in many ways.1. Muladhara is located at the very base of the spine. This Chakra deals with aspects of physical identity, survival, stability, instinctive nature, ambition and self-sufficiency. The yoga positions that help balance this Chakra are the mountain pose (Tadasan...