The First Chakra 03/25/2010
 
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Sanskrit Name: Muladhara
Location: Base of the spine
Color: Red
Vowel: "Uh"
Crystals:  Tigers eye, hematite, also black, gray and red stones for grounding ...follow your guidance, you can use any stone to feed any chakra as long as it feels right to you
Associated Muscles/Organs:  hamstrings, quads, organs of  elimination, adrenal glands
Yoga Poses: any forward folding posture, standing or seated, quad strengtheners such as chair, and warriors
Use the more active, strengthening poses to help balance out this chakra if it is blocked.  Spend some time in more passive, calming, stretching poses if your root chakra. is overactive. 
Symptoms of blocked 1st chakra:  lazy, avoidance of physical activity, sickly

Symptoms of overactive 1st chakra:  anger, physical cruelty



The first chakra emotionally is associated with your "foundational" belief system, the lens through which you see the world.  It also is related to the amount of physical energy you have, your will to live, and your immune system. 


The vitality of this chakra is higher for those who live in the present moment and know that they have the power to create their own life and reality vs those who believe that they are a victim and often indulge in self-pity or blame.


The highest truth for your first chakra is, ALL IS ONE.  Know that you are always taken care of and everything can always be used for your highest good if you choose it.  You can use ALL IS ONE as a mantra when clearing your first chakra and imagining a bright red ball at the base of your spine.  Since all is one, this means, you are connected to the Earth and everything and everyone on it.  
 
 


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    About Me
    Amber Gurr

     I was first introduced to yoga in 2001 and quickly fell in love.  In 2004, I completed my 500 hour teacher training with D'ana Baptiste and have done annual trainings since that time with notable teachers such as Mark Whitwell, David Williams, Baron Baptiste and Rolf Gates.  I love teaching and I love seeing yoga bless both the physical and spiritual aspects of people's lives.

    I have a husband and 4 little boys, ages 9, 3, 2 and 0 that keep me busy and playing.  I decided that now is the time for me to be home with my family so now I just sub a yoga class here and there.    I also am a nutritional herbalist, herbalist, doula, have an Associates degree in music,  teach piano and do some energy readings and healing here and there. 

    I am excited to share some of the tid bits of truth that I have come across that have shaped my life thus far and hope that this sharing  will assist many others in their journey.

    Namaste!
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