Essential Guide to the Muladhara (Root) Chakra


The Essential Guide to the Muladhara (Root) Chakra
"If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundation under them." 
-Henry David Thoreau

What is the Chakra system?  Chakras are the energy sources that are placed in seven different points on the spinal column.  They are responsible for disturbing the life energy and can get out of balance. But yoga poses can help bring the chakra's into balance.  Come with me on a seven week Chakra Journey into energy balance!

The Root Chakra energy is focused at the base of the spine and is associated with the color red and feelings of security, survival, and stability.

Do you have:
Heaviness, sluggishness, slow movements
Resistance to change
Overeating
Material fixation
Workaholism
Excessive spending?
Then you may have too much energy around your Root Chakra

Do you have:
Fear, anxiety
Resistance to structure
Underweight
Spaciness, flightiness, vagueness
Disconnection from your body
Restlessness, inability to sit still
Difficulty manifesting
Then you may have too little energy around your Root Chakra

Do you want to be balanced?  Yes! Here is what you could experience:
Groundedness
Physical health
Being comfortable in your own body
A sense of safety and security
Stability and solidity
Right livelihood
Prosperity
Ability to be still
Presence in the here and now

*Learn more about the Root Chakra with the Chakra Balancing Workbook by Anodea Judith

How can you balance your chakra with yoga?
Sukhasana- Close your eyes and feel the earth beneath you.

Balasana- Notice how it feels to be completely supported by the ground beneath you as you let your whole body relax.

Virabhadrasana B- This pose means "fierce warrior" so what better pose to help you face your fears and doubts?

Malasana- This pose you brings you close to the earth and helps calm the mind and spirit while strengthening the lower back and opening the hips.

Anjanyasana- This pose creates an intense stretch for the psoas and quads.  These muscles are associated with our flight-or-fight response and are deeply connected to the first chakra energy center.

You could also try connecting to your Root Chakra with the essential oils of cypress, frankincense, vetiver, and sandalwood.

What to know what Chakra you connect to as we take this journey together?  Try my Chakra Quiz! https://www.yogatraveler.net/chakraquiz

Join my Journey Through the Chakras online yoga program here :https://yogatraveler.net/journey-through-the-chakras

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