Connect to your First Chakra
What Is Your First Chakra
Muladhara Chakra | The Root SUPPORT
“True belonging is the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself so deeply that you can share your most authentic self with the world and find sacredness in both being a part of something and standing alone in the wilderness. True belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are.”
What Is Your First Or Muladhara chakra?
The first chakra is located in the perineum and the base of the spine. The nadis (energy lines) run down the legs and into the feet. Yang in nature, our foundational chakra symbolises our connection to our body and the physical plane.
How does it feel to be balanced in Your First Chakra?
When someone is balanced in their root centre, they are grounded and present in their lives. They are able to take care of themselves and their family with essentials like food and shelter. Energetically Muladhara is the space that releases the downward current energy in our bodies which is needed to be able to manifest ideas. This means that someone with a strong first chakra is able to bring into fruition their dreams. Fundamentally these people feel safe and at home in their bodies.
“There is deep wisdom within our very flesh, if we can only come to our senses and feel it.”
Elizabeth A. Behnke
how does it feel to be imbalanced in muladhara?
When someone is depleted in Muladhara energy there is a sense that they are unstable and unable to focus. They can be fearful and anxious individuals who have lost connection to their animal instincts. They can also feel shameful of their menstruation and primal sexuality. When someone has an excess of Muladhara energy they can feel dense and “stuck”, unable to move forward in their lives.
5 ways to balance & connect to muladhara energy
spend time in nature
Have you noticed that as soon as you get out of the city and by the countryside, the bush or the ocean, you instantly feel more present and grounded? Stand barefoot in the sand or soil and visualize your roots descending into the earth.
pranayama
Ujjayi pranayama, translating to the victorious breath, is a simple practice that can quickly anchor your awareness into the physical body and into immediate presence. If you are unfamiliar, we recommend watching Sian’s free tutorial!
Yoga practice
All asana connects us to Muladhara, particularly postures that strengthen the legs. Try a sequence that includes the warrior postures, Tadasana and Pascimotanasana. For a large library of yoga practices, visit the TLC Online Studio! We have a free 5 day trial for new members :)
meditation
The bija (seed) mantra for Muladhara is LAM. Connect to your root centre by using your mala to chant 108 rounds of LAM. You can repeat the mantra internally or aloud.
eat root vegetables
Muladhara loves delicious roast vegetables like sweet potato, carrots, beetroot and parsnips. We love the recipes by Olive Wood Vegan!
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