Muladhara Chakra (Root Chakra)
The root chakra is your energetic connection to your home: the
earth. It’s what connects your spirit to the planet and what grounds
you in the present moment. When muladhara is functioning prop-
erly, you feel centered, connected, and rooted to the earth—which
can result in limitless energy. If change has you feeling uproot-
ed—perhaps you’re moving to a new home, starting a new job,
or traveling—it’s time to re-ground your energy and connect to
earth’s calming magnetic force.THE POSE / TADASANA Mountain Pose
Practice this pose with conscious awareness, sending your energy
down through your feet—all the way into the earth’s core. Once
you’re concentrating on the connection between your foundation
and the earth below, take a moment to breathe deeply. Imagine ev-
ery breath you take is rooting your energy further and further into
the earth. Stay here, continuing this visual meditative breathing
practice until you feel calm and fully grounded.
HOW TO Stand with your feet together or hip-width apart. Connect
all four corners of your feet to the ground. Allow your palms to face
forward and your shoulders and forehead to soften as you find a
tall, elongated spine.PHOTOS: IAN SPANIER; MODEL: PAPO CABALLERO; STYLIST: MATTHEW PERIDIS; GROOMING: LAURA DEE SHELLEY; TOP: GAPFIT; BOTTOMS: VUORI 51
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