& its Related Aashanas 1. MULADHARA CHAKRA “Root Support” The 1 st Chakra, or root chakra is the foundation of our system. It relates to the Earth, our feeling of being grounded and our sense of security. It is the building block of all the other chakras-built from the bottom or “foundation” up. The root chakra controls how you deal with family, money, basic needs, and survival. PHYSICAL LOCATION: the perineum, at the base of the spine between the coccyx, pubic bone and sitting bone ELEMENT : Earth COLOR : Red SENSE: Smell FORCE : Gravity AREAS OF THE BODY : Bones; Feet; Legs; Elimination system; Immune system MUDRA : Earth BANDHA: Mula MANTRA : “I am safe.” WHEN UNBALANCED/ BLOCKED CAN MANIFEST IN: Additive behavior Intimacy avoidance Self Centeredness Distrustful, fearful Workaholsim, driven by lack of self wort Health issues: constipation, hemorrhoids, obesity, sciatica, low back pain, bulimia Feeling: out of control, unable to make decisions, financial irresponsibility, fa...