It is located at the base of the spine. There is an energy
stored under this chakra which is often referred to as the
"coiled serpent." Kundalini yoga focuses on stimulating this
energy.
The 1st chakra keeps you grounded and centered. It is
associated with survival, instincts and basic communication. The
concerns associated with this chakra involve food, clothing,
shelter - practical things. The emotion associated with this
chakra is fear. The less we are connected to the earth, the
more fear we have. To ground yourself, go for a walk, be out in
nature.
If your 1st chakra is sluggish, wear red to stimulate it; black
will pull it down. Very often people who live in cities will wear
black; it helps to ground them.
If the 1st chakra is congested, we may have a tendency towards
hoarding things, being materialistic. To get the energy moving,
let go of things, give them away, and release them. This
pertains to mental and emotional things as well as material
things. Holding on to things keeps the energy from flowing
freely.
In yoga, standing poses balance and strengthen the 1st chakra,
which helps the body become more grounded.
| 1st Chakra Root |
| Muladhara Root/Base |
| Color: Red/Black Element: Earth Sense: Smell |
