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From a neuro-physiological perspective, the chakras are represented as nerve plexuses from the spinal column and endocrine glands that connect with the internal organs. At the base of the spine is the first chakra, which is connected to the sacral plexus, the rectum, the prostate gland, and the male reproductive organs. The second chakra, below the navel, is related to the prostatic plexus, the adrenal glands, the female reproductive organs, and the kidneys. The third chakra is associated with the solar plexus, the spleen, the pan-pancreas, the liver, and the gall bladder. The fourth is called the heart chakra. It is connected to the cardiac plexus, the thymus gland, and the pericardium. The fifth chakra relates to the thyroid gland at the level of the throat, which regulates the basal metabolism-the amount of energy used by the body at rest. The fifth chakra is connected by the vagus nerve and the cervical ganglion. The sixth chakra is associated with the pituitary gland, and the seventh chakra relates to the penal gland.

Acu-Yoga uses the power of the breath to balance the chakras. In five minutes this can be accomplished by lengthening the respiratory process to four breaths per minute. These seven chakras are of central importance in Acu-Yoga practice. Each exercise works on a certain chakra, by flexing, stimulating, or stretching areas of the body. The following series of exercises works progressively from the first to the seventh chakra. By practicing this series of Yoga exercises you can systemically re-balance the energy in each of these vital centers.

Yoga Posture

Adho Mukha Svanasana
This posture helps to balance the energy
between the feet and the Crown Chakra

Kneel on all fours, making sure your knees are in a straight linde under your hips. Your hands should be in a straight line under your shoulders, spreading your fingers
Breathe in, lifting your pelvis and straightening your legs, keeping your head low
Breathe naturally. As you stay in the posture imagine your bottom is lifting upward, keep your heels low to the floor, stretching your back
When you are ready to release the posture, breathe in, then as youexhale, lower yourself back to the on all fours posture
Slide yourself back until you are sitting on your heels, rest your forehead on the floor and relax for a few moments.

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