Muladhara Mudra (Root Chakra Mudra)
Mūlādhāra Mudrā
moo-lah-DHAH-rah moo-DRAH • Root Support Gesture
A grounding hand gesture that activates the root chakra and promotes stability
About This Mudra
Muladhara Mudra is specifically designed to activate and balance the Root Chakra, creating a strong foundation for all other chakras. This mudra connects you to the earth element, promoting feelings of security, stability, and groundedness. By practicing this mudra regularly, you can overcome fear, build confidence, and establish a solid base for personal growth. It's particularly helpful during times of change, uncertainty, or when you feel disconnected from your body or physical reality.
How to Practice
- 1Sit in a comfortable meditation posture with spine straight
- 2Bring your hands together in front of your lower abdomen
- 3Touch the tips of your ring fingers and pinky fingers together
- 4Keep other fingers relaxed and slightly apart
- 5Rest your hands in your lap or on your thighs
- 6Close your eyes and breathe deeply
- 7Focus awareness on the base of your spine (root chakra)
- 8Visualize a red glowing light at the base of your spine
- 9Hold the mudra for 5-15 minutes
- 10Feel yourself becoming grounded and stable
Breathing Pattern
Breathe deeply and slowly. Inhale strength and stability, exhale fear and anxiety. Feel each breath connecting you deeper to the earth.
Benefits
Physical
- Improves circulation in lower body
- Helps with constipation and digestive issues
- Strengthens immune system
- Promotes physical vitality
- Supports bone health
Mental
- Reduces fear and anxiety
- Builds confidence and self-esteem
- Promotes sense of security
- Helps overcome survival fears
- Increases mental stability
Energetic
- Activates and balances Root Chakra (Muladhara)
- Grounds excess energy
- Connects you to earth element
- Creates energetic foundation
- Promotes feeling of belonging
When to Use
- When feeling ungrounded or scattered
- During times of change or uncertainty
- Before important decisions or challenges
- When experiencing fear or anxiety
- During meditation for grounding
Contraindications
- None known - safe for all practitioners