Root Chakra
ROOT CHAKRA, Muladhara
Instinctual/Manifesting/Surviving
Why it’s important: It creates a solid foundation for the other chakras.
Principle: Survival, basic needs, physical needs and self-preservation.
Physical symptoms: Constipation, low back pain and prostate issues.
Location: Base of spine.
Body Parts: Legs, Bones, feet.
Organs: Colon, adrenal glands, kidneys.
Signs of imbalance:
Eating disorders
Excessive negativity
Greed
Over-emphasis on material things
Anxiety
Connect with the root chakra by:
Hiking
Cooking
Gardening and anything else that has to do with nature.
Mantra:
I am safe,
I am home,
I am abundant,
I am healthy,
I am strong,
I am powerful, I belong.
Balanced root:
Uncomplicated relationship to all things physical.
Ability and belief/confidence in manifesting.
Stone: Ruby, onyx, smoky quartz.
Smell: Cedar.
Color: Red.
Fave poses to balance the root chakra:
Malasana
Mountain
Crescent lunge
Bridge
Warrior 2
Savasana