Root Chakra

Mooladhara

Mool = Root        Adhara = Place

Mooladhara = Root Place

It  is the lowest psychic and pranic centre in the human body,

and where our Kundalini Shakti (serpent power energy) emerges.

Kundalini is the source of all energy, the aim of Yoga is to awaken

this energy through self purification and concentration of mind to

lead up through the Chakra's to Sahasrara (crown chakra) and unite

pure consciousness.

Situated At : The perineal floor in men and the cervix in women

Connected To : Coccygeal Plexus

Flower Petals : Four red petal lotus

Influences : Excretory and reproductive organs, reproductive glands and hormonal secretions

Sense Organs : Directly connected to the nose sense of smell and animal instincts

Animal : Elephant with seven trunks, which symbolise the stability and solidarity of the earth

Symbol : Yellow square, Yantra of the earth element.

Colour : Crimson red

Malfunction : Obesity, haemorrhoids, constipation, sciatica

Weakness : Depression, insecurity

Blockage : Irresponsible, ruthlessness, quick temper, stubborn, holds onto the past, self indulgent, greedy

Crystals : Bloodstone, garnet, ruby, red jasper, tigers eye

Oils : Clary sage, rosemary

Tissue : Muscle

Element : Earth

Bija Mantra : Lam

Affirmation : I stand firmly in my life in a loving and imaginative way

Meditation : Yellow square

ASANA'S

All standing postures help balance the root Chakra.

Tadasana : Palm tree pose / mountain

Virabhadrasana 1,2,3 : warrior 1,2,3

Kati Chakrasana : Waist twist, bihar

Garudasana : Eagle

Utkatasana : Camel

Bhujangasana : Cobra

Salabhasana : Locust

Marichyasana : Sage

Janu Sirasana : Head to knee (seated)

Paschimottanasana : Seated fold

Shavasana : Corpse (dead mans pose)