Location: base of the spine between anus and genitals
Deals with: physical identity, survival, stability, instinctual nature, ambition, and self-sufficiency
Governs: bones, teeth, nails, anus, prostate, adrenals, kidneys, lower digestive functions, excretory functions, and sexual activity
Element: earth
Colours: red
Sense: smell
Mantra: LAM
Physical Dysfunctions- tiredness, poor sleep, lower back pain, sciatica, waste elimination problems like constipation, depression, immune related disorders, obesity and eating disorders
Psychological and Emotional Issues: ungrounded, afraid, rage and anger, self esteem, survival, security, obsessed with comfort, alienated, possessive
Balanced First Chakra: feeling grounded, centered, committed and independent, having energy and vitality, strength and stillness, able to digest foods well
Postures that Balance First Chakra:Grounding into feet poses like Mountain Pose (Tadasana), Side-Angle Pose (Parsvakonasana), Warrior Pose (Virabhadrasana) and Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana), Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)
Related Gemstones: Agate, Black Tourmaline, Bloodstone, Garnet, Obsidian, Ruby, Smoky Quartz.
Related Essential Oils: Cedar, Clove, Cypress, Marjoram, Myrrh |
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