ROOT

M U L A D H A R A

‘Root of existence.’

The first chakra is symbolised by the lotus flower with four petals and the colour red. This chakra forms the foundation of the survival instinct. It is concerned with all the basic needs such as food, shelter, sleep and self-presevation.

It grounds to the earth and anchors life energy into the world as such. A balanced root chakra creates a solid foundation for the six chakras above. Anxiety, nightmares and sudden fear are indicators of an unbalanced root chakra.

Physical symptoms may include constipation, lower back pain, and prostate issues. Activities that promote a healthy root chakra include things like hiking, gardening, cooking, the outdoors and anything that connects you with nature.

location:

base of the spine, between the legs, perineum, pelvic plexus

colour:

red

principle:

physical identity, self-preservation, survival, basic needs

immediate insinct:

survival, will to live

body parts:

legs, bones, feet, rectum, colon, adrenal gland, kidneys

unbalanced:

eating disorders, excessive negativity, delusions

balanced:

uncomplicated connection to all things physical

balancing suggestions:

physical activity, yoga, incense, meditation, walking

disharmony:

greed and over emphasis on all things material

mantra:

‘This is my gig.’ ‘ I belong.’ ‘I bring what I choose to experience.’

breathwork:

central cannel breath

crystals:

ruby and all red gemstones/crystals

musical note:

C

animal:

elephant

element:

earth

seed syllable & mantra:

LAM

aroma:

cedar

diety:

ganesh

metal:

lead

sense:

smell

yoga poses:

chair pose, warrior one, pyramid pose, tree pose, standing forward fold