The abdominal region represents the physiologic and energetic core of the body. The general location of Vata is held to be in the lower abdominal cavity. A healthy center is essential for a healthy whole person to manifest. Whereas the Sen can be correlated to the meridian of Chinese medicine, the actual naming of the Sen is more closely related to ancient India and yogic theory. The Sen names are derived from the Sanskrit language and correlates are found in the terminology associated with yogic practice. In addition to the 10 primary Sen, 72,000 Nadis are identified. The Nadis are considered the energatic network in the body where Prana (vital energy) is absorbed at the Chakras, converted into the life energy of each of three dimensions, and distributed throughout the body/mind. The three dimensions of the body/mind are the physical body, The astral (subtle) body that is expressed as intelligence and wisdom.