The Muludhara (Root) Chakra

This is a seven part series that will take you on a journey to explore your chakras. You will learn of their position within the body and the various symptoms in your life that indicate what is happening within them. You will receive tips on how to address the aspects of life that are out of balance and you will learn simple meditations upon each of the chakras to help restore balance. 


We start at the base of the spine and work our way upwards. 


The Root Chakra


The root chakra is located at the very base of our spine. In Sanskrit this is known at the Muladhara chakra and its colour is red. 

If we feel that we belong within a community we will have a strong sense of connection and our chakra is nice and balanced.  We will feel safe and most likely have a strong connection with others in our family or local community. 

AFFIRMATION FOR THIS CHAKRA:

"I am connected to all of life." 
"I choose to see how I am connected with all of life."

ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING ISSUES TO IMPROVE THE BALANCE


If you are experiencing issues of survival in your life, then at some level you are dealing with issues related to this chakra. Here are some areas you may want to address in your life, with some tips on how to begin that process. 

1. You may experience lots of worry or anxiety about problems. Are they problems you have a solution for? If so, take some action. Are they problems there is no way out of? What is being called for in this situation is a process of acceptance. 
   
2. Your safety may feel threatened in some way shape or form. Where do you feel unsafe? What are you worried about losing? Can you let go of that fear? What would it take to feel safe once more? What is the next step you can take?
   
3. Abandonment fears may cause blockages in this chakra. This may require some deep healing and forgiveness work. It may be helpful to find some guidance from a counsellor or someone else you trust. 
4. Any issues with your family of origin or the religious environment you grew up in can be reflected in this chakra. Address the issues head on with compassion and love and you can balance the chakra once more. It may mean cutting out toxic relationships or asking others for forgiveness. 
5. Do you stand up for yourself? Or do you let people walk all over you? As you stand up for yourself, the energy flows. 

A MEDITATION UPON THE ROOT CHAKRA

1) When you are in meditation, focus your attention on the base of your spine and picture a red circle. 

2) Begin to tone a deep "Om" sound whilst maintaining attention and focus on this chakra. Repeat this process 7 times on that same spot and be aware of any messages from your body. 

3) Be aware of the releasing of energy over the next few days. You may notice emotional issues coming to the surface. Don't judge them, simply allow yourself to feel them and allow them to move through you. Love yourself!!


Next time, we learn about the sacral chakra, central to the manifestation of your hearts desires upon your earthly quest!



This quick test below can give you an indication of the status of your root chakra, as well as the other chakras of your body. It is well worth taking 3 minutes to assess this for yourself!

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