Root Chakra (Muladhara)

Element: Earth

Physical area: pelvic floor, legs, feet, and base of the spine

Gland: Adrenal glands (fight-or-flight response)

Core theme: Grounding, survival, safety, and belonging, plus fight-or-flight response.

Grounding yoga poses (like squats, standing poses) help regulate fear, instability, and chronic stress. Core issues include security, trust in life, money, home, and the right to exist.

Imbalance can show up as anxiety, dissociation (can even lead to suicidal thoughts), or physical tension in the lower body.