Root Chakra

The Root Chakra is located at the base of the spine or coccyx. This Chakra is related to survival, our body and identity as an individual. Our health, constitution and security including material wealth are also linked to the root chakra.

Color:	Red
Sanskrit:	Muladhara
Sanskrit Translation:	Root Support
Symbol:	Square
Petals:	4

Location:	Perineum between sexual organs and anus

Mode:	Survival
State:	Groundedness
Action:	I am Here

Summary:	The Root (Muladhara) Chakra is associated with Survival, and individuality.

Color:	Blood-Red
Musical Note:	C
Mantra / Sound:	LAM / RA
Bija Sound:	Lang

Sense:	Smell
Aromas:	Patchouli, Cedar and Clove
Incenses:	Cedar, Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood
Gemstones:	Agate, Bloodstone, Garnet, Red Coral, and Ruby
Metal:	Lead
Planets:	Earth, Saturn
Astrological Signs:	Capricorn & Aquarius
Animals:	Elephant, Ox, Bull
Element:	Earth
Power:	Gravity

Associations:	Groundedness, Survial Instincts, Vitality, Strength, Money, Security, Karma.
Endocrine Gland:	Adrenal Glands - Supra
Related Body Parts:	Prostate Gland (men), Bladder, Elimination System, Lymph System, Skeleton System, Teeth, Sacral Plexus, Lower Extremities

Worldly State:	Possesiveness
Relationship Style:	Clinging
Possible Physical Symptoms:	Weight Issues, Hemorrhoids, Arthritis, Constipation, Knee Troubles.
Emotional Imbalances:	Anger, Fight/Flight Response, Fear.
Achieved State:	Stillness
Best Therapy:	Get Grounded, Walk Barefoot in Nature, Dance.
Daily Exercise:	Puppet Stance. Stand as though you were hanging from the center of your head, body straight, bottom tucked in, knees slightly bent. Breath in, arms up, on your toes, and connect with the stars and sky; Breath out, arms down, connecting the sky to the center of the earth.

Goddesses:	Anat, Ceridwen, Dakini, Demeter, Erda, Ereshkigal, Gaia, Lakshmi
Gods:	Ganesha

Yoga Style:	Hatha Yoga
Poses:	Balancing Poses, eg: The Tree, The Dancer, The Eagle and sitting meditations such as The Lotus and The Thunderbolt.
Nature Experience:	Barefoot, Dawn, Sunset