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(Click on a chakra for
details) |
Sanskrit |
Muladhara
"root" |
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Meaning |
Located at the base of the spine, the Root
Chakra houses the mythic energy serpent Kundalini. When the Kundalini
energy is awakened it travels up the spine and opens all other Chakras.
The Root Chakra can also be thought of as the mula
bandha of Ashtanga Yoga. It
corresponds to the adrenal glands. |
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Situated |
Perineum, base of the
spine |
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Rules |
Life force, energy, vigor, confidence, overall
health and well-being |
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Characteristics |
Physical vitality,
grounding and suvival |
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Colour |
Red |
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Gemstone |
Ruby, Bloodstone, Garnet |
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Body
Part |
Adrenal glands, legs,
feet, large intestines and bones. |
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Music Note |
C |
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When
malfunctioning it can cause.. |
Hemorrhoids,
constipation, degenerative arthritis and knee troubles. |
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Inner
state creation |
Stillness |
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Life Issues/Attributes |
Physical Influences |
Symptoms of Unbalanced |
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Will to live
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Connection to Mother
Earth (Grounded)
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Karma from past lives
learned
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Society's Programming
Used as Needed
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Good Health
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Family Connection
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Loyalty
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Survival Instincts
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Security
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Money
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Vitality (especially to
the physical body)
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Life Force
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Safety
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Male Sexuality
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Base of the spine
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Legs
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Bones
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Feet
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Rectum
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Immune system
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Adrenal Glands
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Spine
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Bone marrow
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Colon
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Coccyx (Tail Bone)
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Kidneys
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