Top 7 Yoga Poses to Energize and Balance Your Muladhara Chakra
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Yoga plays a very important role in activating your muladhara chakra. Regular practice of yoga is going to enhance your muladhara chakra in many ways and which will eventually help you lead a balanced life.
Practice yoga regularly and activate the muladhara chakra for a holistic life and a better wellbeing. Let the sense of grounding, mindfulness and stability increase with yoga practices.
What is Muladhara (Root) Chakra?
Muladhara chakra which is also known as the root chakra because it is located at the end bone of the spine.
An activated muladhara chakra comes with a lot of benefits. Practicing yoga will only strengthen your chakra and activate it which will lead to an emotionally balanced and a fulfilling life.
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Common Signs of Blocked or Unbalanced Muladhara Root Chakra
Imbalance in muladhara chakra can lead to various causes. Below are a few signs of an unbalanced muladhara chakra, knowing them will help you in addressing and correcting the chakra imbalance.
- You will feel pain and discomfort in your legs.
- You will get lower back issues.
- You will have digestion issues.
- You will find yourself with less energy and you will start feeling fatigue.
- Your weight will fluctuate and you will have eating disorders.
The Role of Yoga in Balancing and Energizing Chakras
Yoga plays a very important role in energizing your muladhara chakra. Regular practice of yoga is going to enhance your muladhara chakra in many ways and which will eventually help you lead a balanced life.
Top 7 Yoga Poses to Energize and Balance Your Muladhara Chakra
Yoga will help you in energizing and balancing the muladhara chakra which will help you in leading a balanced life and it will also enhance your overall well being
1. Balasana
Step to Perform:
- Sit on the mat with your knees on it
- slowly bend forward and with your arms stretching forward and forehead touching the mat.
- Now close your eyes, feel the stretch and relax completely. Hold the pose for a few seconds and repeat.
2. Tadasana
Step to Perform:
- Stand on the mat and make sure your arms are relaxed.
- Your feet should be firmly placed on the floor.
- Lock the fingers of both hands together and then slowly rotate your wrist outwards
- While lifting your arms, also lift your heels off the ground, balancing your entire body weight on your toes.
3. Virabhadrasana
Step to Perform:
- Stand on your mat with your legs wide apart, now turn your right foot out by 90 degrees and the left foot should go inward.
- Raise both your hands sideways to your shoulder height.
- Turn your head and push your body towards the right. Hold this pose for a few seconds and release.
- Now repeat the same with your other leg.
4. Setu bandh asana
Step to Perform:
- lie down on your back, bend your knees with your legs hip-width apart.
- Hold your ankles with your palms. Now slowly lift your back from the ground.
5. Adho mukha svanasana
Step to Perform:
- Form an inverted V using your arms and legs and your hips should be upwards.
- Your head should be between your arms facing downwards towards the mat.
- Once you achieve the inverted V you can press your heels on the floor and feel a good stretch, hold this position for a few seconds and release.
6. Malasana
Step to Perform:
- Stand on the mat with bend your knees and slightly distance in your legs
- Bring your hands together in front of your chest.
- Sit up straight, engage the core and lift the chest.
7. Vrksasana
Step to Perform:
- Stand on the mat and transfer your weight on one foot
- Place the opposite foot on the inner thigh
- Bring both your palms near your chest
- Now repeat the same thing on the other leg
Tips to Perform Yoga Correctly for Balancing Your Muladhara Chakra
Performing yoga correctly will help you in balancing your Muladhara chakra. Here are a few tips to perform yoga correctly.
- Make sure you focus upon your breathing and keep it steady and deep.
- Be consistent with your practice
Engage your core muscles, it will help you with balance and stability.
FAQs About Yoga Poses to Energize and Balance Your Muladhara Chakra
Let’s answer a few frequently asked questions about yoga poses to energize and balance your muladhara chakra.
Q1. How can yoga help balance the Muladhara Chakra?
It helps you in stabling your energy, it gives you a sense of calm, it teaches you mindful breathing. All these aspects help you in balancing the chakra.
Q2. Why is balancing the Muladhara Chakra important?
A well balanced muladhara chakra is important for a holistic life and a better wellbeing.
Q3. Which yoga poses are best for energizing the Muladhara Chakra?
Yoga asanas like balasana,virabhadrasana are best for energizing the muladhara chakra.
Q4. What should I focus on while practicing these poses for Muladhara balance?
Breathing, good posture and visualization.
Q5. What should I do if I feel unbalanced while performing these poses?
Taking break or resting for some time is adviced if you feel unbalanced while performing yoga asanas.
Conclusion
Yoga plays a very important role in activating your muladhara chakra. Regular practice of yoga is going to enhance your muladhara chakra in many ways and which will eventually help you lead a balanced life.
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