1st CHAKRA - (ROOT OR BASE CHAKRA) - MULADHARA

COLOR: Red

LOCATED: Base of the spine

SIGNIFIES: Earth element

BIJA (SEED) MANTRA: Lum (Lam)

MUDRA (HAND GESTURE, SYMBOL, LOCK): Vairagya Mudra, meaning the 'detachment' and 'without the experience of the duality of emotions'

ASANA (YOGA POSE): Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II), Forward Fold (Uttanasana), Yogi Squat (Malasana aka Garland Pose), Easy Pose - Sukhasana

PURPOSE: The sensation of movement, tension and position (kinesthetic feelings). This gives animation to the physical body. Perception through muscles, tendons, and joints. The root chakra serves the body's survival instincts and self-esteem and self-preservation. The first chakra represents social order, security and family ties.

ORGANS: Adrenal glands, kidneys, spinal column, colon, rectum, legs, feet, bones and immune system.

RELATES TO: How we identify with the material world and our success. It also represents our groundedness, stability and security. This is our identity and individuality. Our ability to master our physical surroundings and physical body. It shows our courage and how we handle family beliefs, physical pleasure, pain or touch. It also shows our level of loyalty and superstition.