Muladhara Chakra

01 Mar Muladhara Chakra

56851344 – open root chakra

The Muladhara Chakra is also known as the root center; base center or coccyx center.

It is affiliated with the colour red, the earth element and connected to the sense of smell.

The symbol is a 4 petal lotus.

The basic principle of this chakra is of physical well-being.

As the Muladhara Chakra spins in the base of the coccyx it is associated with the lower part of the body such as the spinal cord, anus, rectum, colon, prostate gland, blood and building of cells. AS well as the parts of the body that are of the earth element such as bones, teeth and nails. The muladhara chakra is also connected with the suprarenal glands.

In Aryuvedic teachings the root center is assigned to the sun, the primordial source of all life!
ITS PURPOSE

• Connects us with the physical world
• We feel in touch with the “spirit of Mother Earth”
• As spiritual beings having a human experience, we accept life on earth
• Live in harmony on Earth and learn from Earthly forces
• Gives energy for creative self expression
• Forms the vital foundation for all higher chakras and is the source of life force
• Seat of collective unconscious

In order to maintain our inner balance, the root chakra should always function in harmony with the crown chakra.
HOW IT FUNCTIONS…

HARMONIOUS FUNCTIONING

~ There will be an experience of deep personal relationships with Earth and the life forms it nurtures.

~ A feeling of being rooted in life and life will be characterized by satisfaction, stability and inner strength.

~ Actions will be guided by the desire to be creative in shaping how you would like your life to be.

~ Goals will easily be achieved

DISHARMONIOUS FUNCTIONING

~ Thoughts and actions will primarily revolve around material possessions, insecurity, sensual indulgences and thrills.

~ There is a wanting of whatever is desired with no thought of consequences.

~ There will be an inability to let go, which could manifest in the body as constipation or being overweight.

~ Actions mainly satisfy only personal needs.

~ Reactions are quick and one is easily irritated, upset or aggressive.

~ There is a fear of losing something with provides security of wellbeing.

INSUFFICIENT FUNCTIONING

~ Weak physical constitution

~ Feeling of worry and anxiety

~ Feeling of insecurity, aloofness and being un-grounded

~ Feeling burdened.

CLEANSING, ACTIVATING & BALANCING THE MULADHARA CHAKRA

As the root chakra is related with the colour red and the earth element, connecting with red gem stones, spending time grounding in nature or visualising or surrounding yourself in the red is a way to activate and harmonise this chakra.

(Notes from the Chakra Handbook.)