Root Chakra – Mūlādhāra
Short Summary
Safety, body, basics—root down so growth can rise.
Full Description
The Root Chakra anchors our being to stability and survival. It is the foundation of security, belonging, and connection to the earth. A steady root allows the rest of the system to flourish; without it, fear and instability can dominate.
Try this: Place your bare feet on the ground and breathe deeply, imagining roots extending into the earth with each exhale.
TED's Take
Bassline of safety, a place to always revisit, what am I feeling here during moments decision and stress....
The block to releasing the emotions of the day
Are in this subtle place
This important gateway
Physical/Emotional Associations
Body: feet, legs, pelvic floor. Emotion: fear ↔ safety.
Related Songs
Morning Call - Long Chant
Used for breath and focus. Balances the root chakra and moves energy down to earth element with long breath patterns.
Where We Sleep
“Where We Sleep” moves from shared desires to stark streets, refusing to other anyone. A mantra of unity (“we want the same things”) opens the door; then the perspective flips—freedom’s illusion, the descent into cold, hunger, and being unseen. A stuttering 911-like plea and late-night madness reveal fear more than menace. The final reflection lands softly and truthfully: we were children once; we wanted love and purpose; the only difference now may be a bed and a lock. Compassion, here, is the chorus.
Lam Root Chakra Sound
Sound for first chakra. Increases Earth element and enhances sense of smell
Pranayama Mantra
When we feel depleted there is a source that can replenish our energy. We make think that we need herbs, drugs, vacations, etc... - something outside of us. And while there are times when we need to seek ways in which we can enhance our self care, there is one source that is always available and, even better - FREE. And that is our breath. This mantra guides us into replenishing our energy or as we say in yoga, our Prana.
