Muladhara is the first chakra. It is located at the base of the spine in the lower three bones of the pelvic plexus. It is also associated with the external perineum. The root chakra dominates the our most basic of human needs, like safety, survival, sleep, trust and nourishment.

Chakras. You might have heard about them in a yoga class or maybe you spoke of them without even realizing it: “My heart hurts” “It felt like they punched me in my gut” but what exactly are chakras and why are they so important?