Root or Base Chakra
Gateway of Earth (First)
Our
journey into the chakra system begins at the base or root chakra. In Sanskrit it
is referred to as the "Muladhara" which is drawn from two words meaning "root"
and "base or support".
As it is our base in the physical world it aptly describes the function of this chakra which a powerful anchor that links us with all living things. We are all part of one universe and share many functions and instincts with other living things.
The base chakra primarily represents the will to survive, without this drive there is no willingness to battle against adverse circumstances or to adapt to new situations.
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| Location | Perineum, between the anus and the genitals, opening downwards. |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit Name | Muladhara, "mula" meaning root and "adhara" meaning base or support. |
| Function | Survival, Security, trust, grounding,
physical body, money, home, job, sense of belonging, nature, biology
earth. I have and the trust to be here. |
| Inner State | Stability. |
| Endocrine System | Adrenals. |
| Physiological System | Excretory System. |
| Physical Organs | Kidneys, bladder, large intestine. |
| Body Parts | Legs, feet, hips, skeleton, skin, blood, pelvis, elimination system. |
| Malfunction | Obesity, haemorrhoids, constipation, sciatica, osteoarthritis. |
| Development | Ability to exist, to stand up for oneself. |
| Characteristics (excessive) | Heaviness, sluggish, monotony, obesity, hoarding, materialism, greed. |
| Characteristics (deficient) | Frequent fear, lack of discipline, restless, underweight, "spaced-out". |
| Metaphysical Development | Experiences within the material world. |
| Metaphysical Causes of Dis-Ease | Reluctance or resistance to move on, change direction or supporting self. |
| Sense | Smell. |
| Colour | Red, brown, black. |
| Gemstones | Garnet, Onyx, Red Jasper, Obsidian, Bloodstone, Hematite, Smoky Quartz. |
| Metal | Iron. |
| Element | Earth. |
| Planet | Saturn, Mars. |
| Animal | Elephant, ox, bull. |
| Herbs & Incense | Cedar wood, patchouli, musk. |
| Deities | Gaia, Brahma, Dakini, Demeter, Persephone, Erishkagel, Ana, Ceres, Ceridwen, Geb, Hades, Pwyll. |
| Mantra | Lam. |
| Vowel Sound | The vowel U as ooh. |
- Dancing is very good for grounding.
- Go barefoot as much as possible.
- House cleaning is not only grounding but clears clutter and makes space for the new.
- Cooking a meal is also grounding.
- Hugging a tree and taking care of your plants also had a grounding effect.
The journey up the spinal column begins at the base of the spine, the "Muladhara". This is the foundation of your whole energy system, the first building block upon which all other chakras must rest. It relates to the element earth and therefore to all solid earthly things; such as our bodies, our health, our survival, our material and monetary existence and our ability to focus our needs.
We are all human and at the most inopportune moments we tend to forget even the basics let alone the more intricate facts concerning the Chakras. The following ready reference Wall Charts are inconspicuous and easy to use. I have found these ready reference charts to be indispensable and I am sure you will too, which is why I have lovingly created for use in your healing room to you to jog your memory in those forgetful moments.
Chakra Chart - Basic
Essential Chakra Chart - detailed
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