Chakra Muladhara

The first chakra located at the base or root of the spine called as Muladhara. Mula means root and adhara means support.

Muladhara Chakra

• First Chakra “Muladhara”, Mula means root and adhara means support.
• Location: Chakra center is located in the base or root of the spine between the genitals and the anus.
• Symbol: Symbolized by a lotus flower with four petals, four represents honest and strong foundation.
• Color: of the chakra is red, red color represents anger and/or vitality.
• Deals with: physical identity, Survival Instinct, Security and Grounding.
• Governs: bones, teeth, nails, anus, prostate, adrenals, kidneys, lower digestive functions, excretory functions, and sexual activity.
• Mantra is “Lam” 
• Sense of this chakra is Smell, element is Earth.
• Endocrine gland: Each chakra control and represent one endocrine gland, there are 7 chakras and 7 endocrine glands. The endocrine glands produce hormones and supply them to the bloodstream to influence all functions of the physical body. Endocrine gland for the first chakra is the two adrenal glands, each one located on top of each of the two kidneys. The adrenal glands are responsible for the fight/flight response when survival is under threat.
• Balanced chakra provides: feel secure, grounded, stable, committed and independent, having energy and vitality, strength and stillness, able to digest foods well. Root chakra is the home of the Sleeping Serpent (Kundalini). When this chakra is clear and balanced the Goddess Kundalini Shakti can awaken and begin her gradual rise towards reunion with Lord Shiva.
• Unbalanced chakra causes: Physical problems- tiredness, poor sleep, lower back pain, constipation, immune related disorders, obesity and eating disorders. Psychological and Emotional problems - ungrounded, insecure, fearful, absent minded, depression, self-indulgent, anger and grief.
• Yoga to Balance this chakra: Grounding into feet poses like Tadasana, Parsvakonasana, Virabhadrasana, Uttanasana and Setu Bandhasana.
• Gemstones for this chakra: Coral, Bloodstone, Garnet and Ruby.
• Essential Oils for this chakra: Cedar, Clove, Cypress, Marjoram and Myrrh.  

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