Muladhara Chakra in Yoga: All You Need to Know!
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What is The Chakra System?
Chakras are centres of the body which generate powerful energies. There are a total of seven chakras in our body. Each chakra has its own importance in the life of humans and the energy which they have.
These chakras are associated with specific areas of the body. One can balance these chakras with the help of some yoga practices and balancing these chakras will help you in overall wellbeing as it has a lot of benefits.
What is Muladhara (Root) Chakra?
Muladhara chakra or root chakra is the first chakra in the body which is associated with the earth element which will help you feel grounded, stable, secure and confident. It also helps you connect to the physical world.
What are the Characteristics or Symbols of the Muladhara(Root) Chakra?
- Muladhara chakra is associated with earth element
- Muladhara chakra is located at the base of the spine
- It is associated with the colour red
- It helps you in security, stability and improves your focus and confidence.
Importance of Muladhara Chakra
Muladhara chakra or root chakra is the start of the chakra system. The benefits of Muladhara chakra will make you stable and help you transform and enhance your overall well-being.
- Muladhara chakra makes you feel secure, safe and protected
- It helps you connect with mother nature.
- It also makes you emotionally stable.
- It improves your confidence and energy levels
Signs of a Balanced Muladhara Chakra
A balanced Muladhara Chakra makes you emotionally secure, stable and enhances your life
Physical Signs:
- You feel grounded and inclined towards mother nature.
- You will see increase in the energy levels
- A strong immune system is also a very important sign of a balanced muladhara chakra.
Mental or Emotional Signs:
- You will feel more confident.
- A calm mind is a sign of balanced muladhara chakra
- It helps you in feeling safe and secure
Signs of an Imbalanced Muladhara Chakra
Imbalanced muladhara chakra will lead to a lot of instability in one’s life leading to a lot of issues
Physical Signs:
- You lower back will start hurting
- You will feel lethargic all day
- It will weaken your immune system
Mental or Emotional Signs:
- You will have anxiety and fear
- You won’t be able to focus and concentrate
- You will feel disconnected
Common Causes of Muladhara Chakra Imbalance
Imbalance in muladhara chakra can lead to various causes. Below are a few causes of muladhara chakra imbalance knowing them will help you in addressing and correcting the chakra imbalance.
- Unhealthy lifestyle and no physical activity is one of the common causes.
- Overthinking will cause stress and anxiety.
- Spending no time with nature and feeling that disconnect
How to Balance Muladhara Chakra?
Balanced Muladhara chakra will do wonders and will transform your life. You need to include a few practices to balance the chakra.
- Being physically active and indulging yourself in a workout routine will help you strengthen your body.
- A nutritional and healthy diet is one of the major things which you can incorporate to balance your chakra
- Incorporating yoga and meditation is one of the key techniques.
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Benefit of a Balanced Muladhara Chakra
Balanced muladhara chakra has got a lot of benites and it can help you upgrade your life and health. Here are a few benefits of a balanced muladhara chakra.
- You will feel increase in your stamina and energy
- You will be emotionally stable and secure
- You will feel more confident and will be able to handle things more promptly.
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FAQs About Muladhara (Root) Chakra
Below are a few frequently asked questions about muladhara chakra.
Q1. Where is the Muladhara Chakra located?
It is located at the base of the spine and is the first chakra of the seven chakras
Q2. How can I tell if my Muladhara Chakra is blocked?
You will start feeling lethargic, you will have lower back pain and there will be disconnection in whatever you do.
Q3. How does the Muladhara Chakra relate to my sense of security and stability?
As muladhara chakra is related to the earth element, hence you will feel grounded, stable and there will be a sense of security.
Q4. What yoga poses are best for balancing the Muladhara Chakra?
Tadasana, malasana and vrksasana are a few poses which are best in balancing the muladhara chakra.
Q5. How long does it take to balance the Muladhara Chakra?
It depends on person to person but being consistent will help you balance the chakra sooner.
Conclusion
Practice yoga regularly and activate the muladhara chakra for a holistic life and a better well-being.
Let the sense of grounding, mindfulness and stability increase with these practices.
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I am a Pune based artist, Kathak dancer, Dance Movement Therapist, and an avid Yoga practitioner/ teacher. I am also the Director at the Sakal Media Group, a Trustee of Pune Blind School and Nirdhar Trust.
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