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The Root Chakra - The Foundation Of The Body

The root chakra also referred to as ‘Muladhara’, is associated with the element of earth and circles around grounding energy. The word Muladhara can be broken down into the Sanskrit words ‘Mula’, which denotes "root," and Adhara, which signifies "support" or "base."

It is located at the base of your spine and is associated with your sense of belonging and security. The energy of this chakra is connected with safety, security, and survival—but also with being comfortable in your own skin. It is often called the foundation of our physical, emotional, and spiritual energies.

The root chakra is further linked with life force energy - the kundalini energy. At the base of the spine, kundalini energy is dormant until it is awakened by spiritual practices such as chanting, yoga, and meditation. People feel more secure and self-assured when energy is flowing through their first chakra. Additionally, when balanced, the root chakra is said to provide the other chakras with a solid foundation for future growth.

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Walking barefoot is considered therapeutic for root chakra. To recharge the human energy field, earthing is the practice of walking on the grass or the ground. This grounding technique helps as your body is in direct contact with the earth making an electrical connection with its energies. Feel what it's like to be standing on the Earth by placing your feet firmly on the surface. Feel the pressure on your feet ' soles. Take vitality from the Earth with each step, and breathe deeply.

Balancing Your Root Chakra 

When your root chakra is grounded in its energy, you feel secure enough to express your true self without fear of rejection or judgment. This leads to a sense of well-being that can help you thrive in all aspects of life. When you're able to open your root chakra through different practices, you can connect to that energy within yourself—and can use it to grow stronger in your life.

Root chakra meditation:

Root chakra meditation is a great method to get in touch with your inner self and connect with mother earth. It further helps you connect with your body and understand what it needs to feel safe and secure.

Sit comfortably with your back straight so that your spine is aligned from top to bottom. You can either sit cross-legged on the floor or sit in a chair with your feet flat on the ground. Now, put your hands where you feel most at ease, such as on top of your knees or on your lap. With closed eyes, focus on your breath as an anchor for your mind and feel yourself breathing in deeply through your nose and exhaling slowly through your mouth.

From your neck to your belly, from your belly to your toes, relax every muscle in your body and draw your attention to your breath, noticing how it feels in your lower belly. Slowing down your inner thoughts, shift your entire focus on your Muladhara, the region between your pubic bone and tailbone. At the base of your spine, see a cozy crimson glow and let it grow bigger in size, engulfing your entire being. Remind yourself you are secure and firmly planted. Let this inner power shine with strength and peace.

LAM Mantra:

The Bija mantras balance or tune the brain by changing the dominant brainwave frequency. Different sounds elicit different brain reactions. According to studies, the Bija mantras cause the brain to enter the peaceful alpha state.

Lam is a splendid Bija mantra for balancing the root chakra. It helps you feel grounded and centered and can help you release any fear that might be holding you back. It's a great method for helping your mind become calmer, so you can feel more at peace with yourself. The "m" sound is also said to resonate with the right side of our brain, which is responsible for intuition, emotion, and creativity.

Oil Therapy:

Essential oil therapy for the root chakra is a great technique to help relax and feel grounded in your energy.

Essential oils are used in different ways such as aromatherapy or massage that help absorb oils energetically or via the skin, by practitioners to treat chakra imbalances. The remarkable qualities of essential oils aid in calming and soothing the vibrations of the root chakra, increasing energy flow to and from the chakras, and aiding in balancing any imbalance that may have developed over the course of life. Massage a few drops of cedarwood/sandalwood or vetiver into your lower back or use a few drops of the essential oil on your lower abdomen to help balance your root chakra.

Affirmations:

Affirmations are a great way to balance your chakras. Affirmations are positive statements that you say to yourself over and over again until they become a part of who you are.

When you repeat affirmations, you're focusing on the aspects of yourself that you want to bring awareness to—the things you want to bring into balance or transform in your life. This helps bring awareness to those areas where there's been an imbalance so that you can start working on them right away.

Some affirmations for the root chakra include:

I am safe.

I am secure.

I am at home in my body.

I am at peace here and now.

The Earth supports and nourishes me.

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Intentionally eating meals and snacks that reconnect you with the earth element can help counteract feeling ungrounded. Munching on root veggies that grow in the ground like beets, carrots, and pumpkin, or consuming fresh red-colored produce such as tomatoes, strawberries, and cherries, help nourish the earth element aspect of the root chakra. 

Yoga Flow for Root Chakra grounding

This yoga flow will help you balance your root chakra by centering and grounding you in your body. It will also help you feel more confident about who you are and where you stand in the world. As you move through this flow, think about how each movement helps you feel more grounded and connected to everything around you—you may find that as you do it more often, you become less stressed out or anxious about everyday things. 

Before you begin: Take a moment to set your intention for the practice ahead. What do you hope to gain from it? What do you hope to leave behind? What would limit you from fully surrendering to the practice? Take time to reflect on these questions, and then let go of any expectations or obligations as you begin.

Tadasana (Mountain pose)

This pose helps you feel connected to the earth. It encourages balance and relaxation keeping you centered and focused on the present moment. It not only promotes a closer bond with nature, but it also keeps you rooted in the here and now.

Stand on your mat with your feet together and ankles slightly apart. Ground into your feet as if you're spreading roots out through the bottoms of your feet. Firm the muscles in your calves and thighs and lift from your hips to elongate your spine. Roll your shoulders, open, and point your gaze forward. Point your palms forward and picture your feet and hand digging into the ground.

Malasana (Garland Pose)

This asana comes from the Sanskrit word "mala," which means "garland”, referring to the garland-like structure the pose forms around your hips, with your hands and feet on the floor. Malasana is a grounding pose that connects you to the earth, helps you feel secure, and provides a sense of belonging. The pose further helps you release any tension in your lower back and hips, as well as all of the muscles in your legs and feet. It also helps to stretch out your hamstrings and ankles while calming your mind and spirit. Put your feet as close together as you can and squat while trying to keep your heel on the ground. Widen the length between your thighs and your torso as you lean forward and tuck your body tightly between your thighs. Bring your palms together and press your elbows on the inside of your knees. Use your elbows to draw your knees apart, squeeze your palms together, stretch your spine as much as you can, and bring your elbows inside your knees.

Balasana (Child’s Pose)

The Child's Pose is a position that encourages whole-body relaxation. You may experience a sense of submission and support in this position because the ground underneath you is providing all of your support. Transition as you kneel on all fours while relaxing your buttocks on your heels to do this pose. With your head resting on the front of the mat, extend your arms. Allow your spine to elongate while you slowly breathe and allow yourself to let go.

Sukhasana (Easy pose)

Sukhasana is a great pose for balancing your root chakra. This pose helps to strengthen the pelvic floor and relieve stress on the lower back, as well as helping you to feel more connected to yourself and your environment.

Transition as you sit on the floor with your legs crossed, your left leg resting on top of the right leg while your feet are flexed. Next, place both hands on top of your knees with palms facing up. Your spine should remain upright while you look straight ahead. Focus on the sensations of sitting while also directing your attention inward. As you breathe deeply, try to feel how this posture affects the flow of energy through your body, and then imagine that energy moving up and into your root chakra as you exhale. Try to picture pulling energy from the ground up into your body by feeling into every area of it that is in contact with the ground. Give yourself over to the support of the earth with each breath and raise your head via the crown. Bringing an intention to release any blockages in the root chakra while performing these poses is a wonderful method to practice them, trust in the flow of life, and let go.

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