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The Root Center - Muladhara
| Color: |
Red |
| Musical note: |
C (do) |
| Primary function: |
Survival, grounding, sexuality (for men) stability, smell |
| Associated element: |
earth |
| Open or Balance: |
Stomp your feet upon the ground, march, and do squats. Walk barefoot in the grass. Hug a tree (really! ) |
| Stimulants: |
In kundalini yoga, there are various yoga practices said to arouse and balance the energy in Muladhara, including some asanas (such as Garudasana, Shashankasana and Siddhasana) which put pressure on that point, some pranayamas, and importantly the practice of mula bandha. spend some time each day sitting directly on the earth, dance. Visualization meditation, physical exercise and restful sleeps, gardening, pottery and clay. |
| Stones: |
- Hematite: good for treating & closing the root chakra. Grounding
- Black Obsidian: grounding. Dispels negativity. Healing, protective. Helps one to clearly see one's flaws and the changes that are necessary.
- Black Tourmaline: stabilizes, dispels negativity, good for the lower back
- Red Zincite
- Garnet: stimulates. Commitment, devotion, love, stability and order. An even flow of energy.
- Smoky Quartz: grounding & balancing. Dissolves negativity.
- Citrine: energizes. Dissipates negative energy. Warmth, joy, optimism.
- Deep Pink Tourmaline: stimulates base chakra & connection to heart chakra. Inspiration, understanding. Self-confidence, balancing. Electrical.
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| Essential Oils: |
Vetiver, Angelica, Black pepper, Ginger, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Galbanum, Benzoin, St. John's Wort, all root oils. |
| Herbs & Supplements: |
Echinacea, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Ginger, Iron. |
| Food: |
Proteins, Root Vegetables, root vegetables, protein-rich foods, spices. Beets, Cayenne Pepper, Cherries, Radishes, Red Pepper, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelon |
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