Fitness
Think deep stretches, hip openers, and seated poses.
If it isnt, thats when things feel off.
Physically, its common to experience gastrointestinal issues, like cramping, lower abdominal aches, and constipation.
These are all strong signs that your root chakra is out of alignment.
These poses will consist of deep stretches,hip openers, and seated poses.
Here, the 10 best yoga poses for your root chakra thatll help you get back in line.
Stand tall on your mat.
Hug a shin into your chest.
Turn your knee out and place the sole of your foot against your opposite inner thigh or shin.
Press into your standing foot and spread your toes for balance.
Focus your gaze on a wall.
Connect with your breath.
- Take three to five breaths.
Warrior II
Warrior II is a verygrounding posethat also stretches the hips, Valarezo says.
Do it on a regular basis and your root chakra will thank you.
Step one foot forward and bend your knee over your heel at a 90-degree angle.
Keep your knee straight so it doesnt collapse inward.
Press into the outer edge of your back foot.
Extend your arms out into a T shape.
Soften your shoulders.
double-check your back arm is as high as your front arm.
Engage your core and breathe into your pelvis.
Feel the ground beneath you.
Look towards your front hand.
Triangle Pose
According to Valarezo, this posture is great to correct imbalances, particularly in your pelvis.
Step one foot forward so your toes are facing the top of your mat.
Keep your back foot at a slight 65-degree angle.
Rest one hand on your forward shin.
Reach the other one up to the ceiling.
Keep both legs engaged and straight, without locking your knees.
Lean forward over your extended leg and point your head towards the wall.
Stay for five to eight breaths.
The hips are said to store emotions, so its worthwhile to stretch them on a regular basis.
Sit in the center of your mat.
Bring your right foot to your left hip, sole facing upwards.
Bring your left foot to your right hip, crossing over the right foot.
- Stay in this pose for at least five breaths or up to a few minutes.
Cross-Legged Pose
For a slightly gentler seated pose, try crossing your legs.
Valarezo says this ones great when you want to feel supported and connected to the earth.
Sit with your legs gently crossed.
Place a pillow or bolster under your sits bones for comfort.
Play with circling your pelvis forward and back.
give a shot to find the center of your seat.
Relax your inner thighs across your shins.
Send your focus to your pelvic region.
Stay for a few breaths.
Kneel on the floor or on a yoga mat.
Bring your big toes together and sit on your heels.
Allow your knees to be about hip-width apart.
Take a deep breath in.
Exhale and lower your torso down between your thighs.
Stay for at least five deep breaths or up to a few minutes.
Dancer Pose
The fun dancer pose is another way to open your hips whileimproving your balance and stability.
Stand on your mat.
Press into your feet.
Find a focal point to look at for balance.
Bend your right knee and hold the outside of your right foot with your right hand.
Stay upright as inhale and press your foot into your hand.
Reach your left arm out for balance.
Hold for five to 10 breaths.
Repeat on the other side.
Warrior I
This pose feels extra powerful.
Step your right foot in front of you with your toes pointing towards the top of the mat.
Bend your right knee into a lunge with your ankle stacked over your heel.
Keep your left leg straight behind you with your foot turned in at 45 degrees.
Raise both your arms over your head while squeezing your shoulder blades down your back.
Lift your chin and take your gaze up to your palms.
Hold this pose for five breaths.
Also called garland pose, this one is very stretchy and grounding.
Stand at the front of your mat with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart.
Bend your knees.
Lower your hips toward the floor, coming into a squat position.
take a stab at keep your heels grounded on the mat.
Bring your palms together.
Hold for at least five breaths.
Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
Hinge forward at your hips.
Drop your head towards the mat.
Keep a slight bend in your knees.
Lie on your back.
Use a blanket or pillow to make yourself comfy.
Extend your legs.
Rest your arms by your sides.
Close your eyes.
Let yourself relax into the mat as you breathe.
Stay as long as you need.
Studies referenced:
Pascoe, MC.
(2017).Yoga, mindfulness-based stress reduction and stress-related physiological measures: A meta-analysis.