The Muladhara (root or support) has four petals, a
square, a triangle inside the square pointing downward; some versions depict a symbol of
the Goddess Kundalini - a coiled snake wrapped around a phallus representing male
sexuality. Main issues: survival, physical needs.
Colour: red
Seed sound: Lam
Vowel sound: Oh
Note sound: C
Location: base of spine between anus and genitals
Associated body parts: dense solid parts of the body: bones, teeth, nails, legs,
arms, intestines anus, prostate, adrenals.
Purpose: basic issues for the consciousness of this chakra are concerned with the
physical world, physical needs, concept of being, self expression, ambition, consistency,
desire for security, survival of self and species, connection with tribe.
Associated Sacrament: Baptism
Kundalini: butt bounce, roll, knee lifts
Chakra in harmony- chakra is in balance: individual is trusting, demonstrates self
mastery, high physical energy, grounded and healthy
Chakra out of harmony - chakra is out of balance, too open: distrusting,
focus on material possessions, selfish and self-centred, engages in foolhardiness.
Chakra out of harmony, chakra is out of balance, blocked: emotionally needy, low
self-esteem, self-destructive, fearful
Yoga Postures: Bridge
(Setu Bandasana), Frog
Pose, Knee to chest pose
(Apanasana), half and full locust
(Shalabasna), Downward Dog
(Ardho Mukha Svanasana)
Crystals: Agate, Bloodstone, Tiger's eye, Garnet, Ruby, Hematite, Onyx, Rose
quartz, Smoky quartz
Essential Oils: Cedar, clove Cypress,Marjoram, Myrth, Musk, Lavender
Archetypes: functional - Earth Mother; dysfunctional - Victim
Societal Association: Tribal power, family identity
Emotional dysfunctions: mental lethargy, unfocused, incapable of stillness,
difficulty achieving goals
Goals: physical health and fitness; grounding, stability, security
Developmental age: 1 - 8 years
Element: Earth
Ruling planet: Saturn and Mars
Zodiac: Aries, Taurus, Scorpio and Capricorn
Massage directions: female - counterclockwise; male - clockwise
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