
Muladhara
1st – Root Chakra
Muladhara
Meaning: Support, foundation, family, the physical world.
Element: Earth
Color: Red
Sense: Taste
Sound: LAM
Location: At the base of the spine on the perineum (between the anus and genitals)
Physical Associations: Bones, skeletal system. Develops from age 1-8.
Open and Balanced
Can nurture the self, is secure in life both emotionally and financially. Can adapt to change well, is flexible
Has high physical energy
-Deficiency in Root Chakra
Vulnerability, neediness.
Insecure in the self, inflexible in life. Unable to handle money.
+Excessive Energy in Root Chakra
Controlling.
Blames others and can’t take responsibility for own actions. Obsessed with financial gain.
Physical symptoms of an unbalanced Root Chakra Inflexibility or pain in lower back, knees and hips. Depression. Anxiety.
Yoga Poses (Asanas)
Yoga Poses (Asanas)
To increase Root Chakra energy: Warrior H
From standing position.
- Legs are one leg length apart on the mat. Front foot faces forward, back foot is on the ground, pointing slightly toward the body.
- Hips should be facing one direction.
- Inhale lift arms up in one line with the shoulders.
- Exhale, slowly bending the front knee down until it is directly above the ankle.
- Breathe deeply, looking forward over your front arm and personify the strength of the Warrior, bringing it into your Muladhara Chakra
- Hips should be facing one direction.
- Inhale lift arms up in one line with the shoulders.
- Exhale, slowly bending the front knee down until it is directly above the ankle.
- Breathe deeply, looking forward over your front arm and personify the strength of the Warrior, bringing it into your Muladhara Chakra.
- To release the posture, on your next inhale, straighten your front leg, and exhale your arms down.
- Do both sides

To decrease Root Chakra energy: “squat”

From seated position, knees bent, soles of the feet on the floor and apart.
- Contract your abdominal muscles to protect your lower back.
- Placing hands beside the body as you inhale, slowly walk yourself into a squatting position, moving your pelvis towards your feet.
- Keep If your heels don’t touch the floor, place a cushion under your heels to keep your balance.
- Bring your palms on the ground for balance, or in a prayer position between your knees.
- As you inhale, feel that your spine is lengthening, and as you exhale, feel your pelvis move closer to the floor. Visualize the Earth absorbing all of your excess Muladhara Energy.
To release the posture, inhale and lengthen your spine, then gently as you exhale, help with your hands and move down to the floor.
‘Squat’ may be difficult or painful if you have problems with your knees. if so, sit in a meditative position where your knees are comfortable, and visualize the earth absorbing all of your excess Muladhara energy through your sitting bones. You can also place your hands on the floor and allow the energy to move through your palms. I find this to be just as effective as the actual yoga pose itself.
Own-Work
Affirmations:
I nurture myself and others.
I have created a solid foundation in my life.
Root Chakra Journal Questions:
How do you honor your body?
Does your home reflect who you are? If not, what can you do to
your space to suit you better?
What reward have you given yourself today?
When thinking of your current financial situation, do you focus on
abundance or lack?