Yoga and Mudra are also practiced to balance the chakras. And a balanced chakra enables our system to function in a stable, balanced manner, both physically and emotionally. There are seven basic chakras in our body. Each of the seven chakras has its own consciousness. The Root Chakra, or Mooladhara Chakra, is the first chakra located at the base of the spine. This chakra is associated with grounding, stability, security, and belonging. When this chakra is balanced, you may feel grounded, safe, and supported. Here are some yoga poses that can help balance the Root Chakra:
Yoga Poses to Balance The Root Chakra
When yoga and mudra are practiced, the chakras become balanced and enable our system to function in a stable, balanced manner, both physically and emotionally. These include some yoga asanas:
1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
stand with your feet hip-width apart, align your body, and ground your feet firmly into the earth. This pose helps to establish a connection with the earth and promotes a sense of stability
2. Warrior Pose (Virabhadrasana)
Virabhadrasana is a strong posture that creates a firm connection between the earth and your body. This yoga posture gives mobility to your whole body, empowering the first chakra. It physically strengthens your legs, opens your hips, and can help provide strength to the knees and lower back. Stand with one foot forward and one foot back, and bend the front knee. This pose helps to promote a sense of strength, stability and grounding.
3. Setu Bandhasana Yoga (Bridge Pose)
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. Lift your hips up towards the sky, and press your feet and arms into the ground. This pose helps to open up the lower body and promote a sense of grounding.
Garland Pose(Malasana)
in malasana Squat down with your feet hip-width apart, and your elbows pressing into your knees. This pose helps to release tension in the hips and promotes a sense of grounding.
Lotus Pose (Padmasana)
This pose grounded with yourself feels safe and connected to your roots. it also reduces muscular tension and brings blood pressure under control.
How to do it-
Sit on the mat to do the cross-leg.
Straight your backside. Move both legs in front of you. Bring slowly your right leg at your left leg using both hands. Try to touch the right leg ankle to your navel. if you are not comfortable doing this try to do gradually don’t force it.
Now move the Left leg to create a cross-leg position. Try to touch your left leg ankle to the navel. Make sure your spine is erect. and your head is straight.
bring your both hand to your knees at looking upward for creating Gyan mudra.
Close your eyes and deep Inhale and exhale with focusing on your breathing.
Conclusion
Remember, these poses are just a few examples of yoga poses that can help balance the Root Chakra. Practicing these poses regularly can help bring balance and harmony to your body and mind.
