Nourishing Your Roots

Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. May it be all we truly desire!

At the core, every being wants the same things in their life – love, peace, abundance and joy. What we need to acknowledge is that we are not at the mercy of the unknown. Each of us has the power to create that which we desire.

The force which binds energy into form and creates the density of the physical world sits at the root chakra or Muladhara. This 1st chakra represents the material world and its element is earth. It’s purpose is to be our  foundation and the primal connection with earth’s matrix of life. It is also the seat of Kundalini, the liberating current of energy that is awakened when we step into consciousness. Here, when in balance, is the peace, stillness and solidity we seek.

Muladhara develops from womb to 12 months of age and its health is determined in part by the trust acquired by the baby during this period of time. A loving and nurturing environment that responds in a positive way to the baby’s needs will create a solid base for its growth. A well balanced 1st chakra translates into vitality, being comfortable in ones own body, prosperity, and feelings of safety and security as well as the ability to relax and be still.

On the other hand, physical neglect, malnourishment,  poor bonding with mother, or even an inherited or karmic survival fear will create imbalances that will affect how the individual interacts with the world. It will lead to a process of creation that comes from a place of fear therefore resulting in situations that carry this same vibration.  And it will affect the individual’s mental, emotional and eventually physical health. Issues with this chakra include survival, grounding, family, trust, home and nourishment. Physical manifestations from these imbalances can range from dis-ease of the feet, legs and base of the spine, to all kinds of eating disorders and problems with the solid parts of the body such as teeth and bones.

An excessive 1st chakra happens when fear of lack leads to overeating, hoarding and fear of change. It creates an individual that is often obese, sluggish and has rigid boundaries.

A deficient 1st chakra results in a fearful and restless person who has poor discipline and is often flighty. Fear of success leads to financial difficulties and inability to manifest abundance.

Yoga and the practice of self awareness is one of the best ways to balance this chakra. Working with asanas at your edge and focusing on sensations in the lower part of the body helps to push through and unravel energy blocks that cause it to be out of balance. It frees the flow of energy at this center.

The visualization of roots and the practice of grounding restores the foundation from which movement can originate and brings wholeness to the first chakra. While the feminine aspect of Muladhara draws nutrients from these roots drawing energy from matter, the masculine aspect pushes energy into matter creating your physical reality.

Health, wealth and well being are inherent within you and it is up to you  to manifest them in your life. When you allow yourself to come into balance, you connect with your Higher Self. Here the process of creation is a natural flow of love, peace, abundance and joy.

Muladhara is your starting point.