Crystal Williams 00717049Yoga for DancersThe Seven ChakrasThere are seven energy centers, chakras parallel to the spine. Each chakra has certain qualities and associations. Yoga postures help balance this energy. Within the body there are a series of minor and major energy centers called Chakras. The word Chakra is Sanskrit for spinning wheel or circle. Each of the seven major chakras has its own distinct character and relates to a unique aspect of our being. The chakras correlate with levels of consciousness, bodily functions, colors, elements, sounds and much more. Any blockage or energetic dysfunction of the Chakras would give rise to physiological, psychological, emotional or spiritual disorders. There are seven major chakras which, if balanced, help our lives in many ways.1. Muladhara is located at the very bottom or base of the spine. This chakra deals with aspects of physical identity, survival, stability, instinctive nature, ambition and self-sufficiency. Yoga postures that help balance this chakra are Mountain Pose (Tadasan...