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 |