The Root Chakra- Muladhara:
The Root chakra is associated with our feelings of safety, security, and survival. When balanced we feel grounded, calm, supported and connected and we have self-control, physical strength, patience and discipline.
A healthy Muladhara provides us with a with strong foundation to source energy and allows us to be humble, independent, generous and strong. It also gives us the the power to attract abundance.
When out of balance, it is typical to experience feelings of lack, guilt, overwhelm, and anxiety. The first chakra is also associated with illusion, greed, anger and delusion and those with an out of balance root chakra are often self-centered, volatile and insecure.
Mul- base Adhara- support
Location: Perineum, Coccyx
Element: Earth
Planet: Mars
Aspect: Security
Action: To Ground
Sense: Smell
Color: Red
Lotus: 4 Petals
Sound- Lam (L–A-A-A-A-M), Key C
Smell- Patchouli, Sandalwood
Intention: I am Grounded
Mantra: “I trust that life is giving me what I need, every day in every way”.
Mudra Keyword: Earth
Mudra: Prithivi, thumb and ring fingers touch
Tips to Balance Your Root Chakra
Spend time outside in nature.
Walk barefoot in the grass to reconnect with the earth’s energy.
Practice reflexology on your feet.
Nurture your body with root veggies, rich protein and red fruits.
Move mindfully.
Listen to music with drum and base or the didgerido.
Chant L-A-A-A-A-A-A-M, it matches the vibration of the root chakra.
Use and wear root chakra balancing crystals such as jasper, hematite, black tourmaline and smoky quartz.
Breathe fresh air.
Apply patchouli or sandalwood to feet before bed or upon waking.
Yoga Postures to Support Your
Root Chakra
Supported child’s pose
Tree pose
Malasana (garland pose)
Chair pose
Goddess pose
Warrior poses
Lizard pose
Seated forward fold
Legs up the wall
Savasana
