Muladhara, First or Base Chakra element earth

The first Chakra is located at the base of the spine. The energy of this Chakra is involved with physical support of the body. The energy connection in this Chakra is that of the base of the spine, the legs and feet, the bones in general, the rectum and the immune system.

This Chakra represents our Tribe - our family, our ethnic group, school, church, and later in life often those on the job. The tribal influence is one of group consciousness. The opinions, values and truth of the group are our opinions, values and truth. Our reality is determined by the tribe. If we have an experience that is outside the understanding of the tribe, or if that experience runs contrary to the opinion of the tribe, they will invalidate that experience to us. They will tell us it didn't happen. If we are not very strong within ourselves, we will lose that experience. Our own evolution can only change at the speed of the tribe.

Tribal influence is not all negative. It is where we learn that we are "part of." Humans are social beings and we need others. We learn about supporting others, that there are goals that extend beyond ourselves, and for the benefit of others. We learn of loyalty and trust. We learn that others will care for us and that we can care for others. From our tribal roots we get a sense of safety. The spiritual lesson of the first chakra, is that all is one. These are the emotional strengths of this chakra.

The physical dysfunctions that can arise from this area are depression, immune system disorders, rectal tumors and cancers, vericose veins and chronic, lower back pain.

The sound for this chakra is the sound LAM. To create the sound place the tip of the tongue directly behind the upper teeth. Pulling the tongue backwards into the mouth make the sound LA, closing your mouth and make the reonate sound MMM. The sound will be closely associated to the sound Lamb with out the "b" on the end. The color for thischakra is red.

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