Meditation to Awaken Root Chakra

Phase 1. To begin we will do a simple breathing exercise to stabilize and enhance our energy system. This breathing is wonderful to calm the thinking mind and to ground the overall system. It is taken from the Indian Yogic system of pranayama and we can call it ‘breath of fire’. To do this simply draw in and contract the diaphragm (pull in the belly) as you breath out and then let go and naturally allow the breath to come in as the diaphragm expands. The only effort is needed on the out breath, no effort is needed on the in-breath. Do this breathing through the nose. An easy way to get into this type of breathing is first to mimic the panting of a dog breathing through the mouth, breath out pulling in the belly and then when you get the hang of it start to do it through the nose. You can do this breathing at a fairly brisk pace for around 5 minutes.

Rest for a few moments, experience the now-ness of the present moment and notice any changes within your system. 

Phase 2. Now we will do another breathing exercise that is drawn from the Indian Yogic System again but contains a western twist. Simply breathe in and then hold the breath. As you hold the breath begin to tense all the muscles in your body. In your legs, in your chest and arms, all throughout the body. Hold your breath for whatever length of time you wish and then let go of this tension and breath normally for a few seconds. Then repeat this exercise 3-5 times. Do this for around 5 minutes.

Rest for a few moments, experience the now-ness of the present moment and notice any changes within your system. 

As you are doing phase one and two hold your awareness in the area around your navel and solar plexus, your third chakra, your hara, this will help to generate a rich fountain of energy from deep within your system.
 
Phase 3. Feel your connection with the earth and feel your weight being held by the earth. Allow your weight to be held and supported by the earth.  Allow yourself to let go of tension within the body. Start to hold your attention in your feet and feel the energy of the earth rise up into your feet and begin to move up your legs. After you have held your awareness at the feet for a few minutes move up to the knees. Hold your attention there. First one knee and then then other. Then move your awareness up into the hip areas. First one side then the other. Feel the energy pulsating and vibrating in these areas. Allow the energy to grow and expand, give it room to grow. Do this for around 6 minutes. The more energy you can feel in your feet, legs, knees and hips the more will eventually flow up into the root chakra.   

Rest for a few moments, experience the now-ness of the present moment and notice any changes within your system. 

Phase 4. Now move your attention to the perineum muscle that area that lies just between your anus and your sexual organs. Focus in on this area and begin to pulse and contract this area. Try and be very specific about the area you are working on. Pulse this area at least 100 times. You can count the number in your mind as you go. This exercise highly works and stimulates the root chakra. Do this for around 7 minutes. 

Rest for a few moments, experience the now-ness of the present moment and notice any changes within your system. 

Phase 5. Now simply rest your focus and awareness on the perineum. If you do this enough you may feel this area begin to throb and tingle. This is a sign that you are highly working and stimulating the root chakra. Do this for around 7 minutes.

​Rest for a few moments, experience the now-ness of the present moment and notice any changes within your system. To end the practice simply come and rest your attention in your belly, navel area around your third chakra.  

Give yourself at least 40 minutes to do this practice.  

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