Beliefs and Chakras—Part 1: Muladhara and Svadhishthana

In an age of rapid change and a dynamic way of life, more and more people turn to ancient and wise practices to find balance and harmony in their lives. One such practice, deeply rooted in Eastern philosophy and spirituality, is the concept of the seven chakras. This unique model explores the relationship between a person’s physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Here, we examine how beliefs can shape and influence these energy centres in the human body. Chakras are considered points of energetic interaction that permeate our physical, emotional and spiritual aspects.

Muladhara: The First (Root) Chakra

Main functions: Survival. Safety. Sustenance. Home. Family. The sense of “I am”. Material acquisitions. Life force for physical action. The will to live in physical reality. Preservation of life. Money. Territoriality.

If you notice that too much of your thinking and action is directed towards “How can I earn more money?” or “Will this undertaking bring me enough income?” If you assess whether something would bring you material losses or gains. If you worry too much about your belongings or fear losing your possessions. If you spend a great deal of time planning how to guarantee your security and material provision in the future. If you divide people into those who have and those who do not.

If these states predominate in much of your thinking, this means you have a fixation and an imbalance in the first chakra; in other words, you need to strengthen your foundation. By writing affirmations, we turn our thoughts and words into reality more quickly.

Negative States and Beliefs

Memories of material losses; memories of occasions when our survival was threatened. Plans to guarantee our future security and material provision. Thoughts about material resources and possessions. The feeling that we are constantly under threat. Thoughts that the world is a dangerous place. “Fight or flight” states. Desires to stockpile possessions and money. Lack of money. Health problems. Loss of life force, sluggishness. A person is unable to exert an influence in physical reality. Anxiety. Inability to rest. Inability to leave the comfort zone.

Transforming Beliefs and Affirmations

1. I live in security and material abundance.
2. My physical survival is secured, and I acquire everything my body needs.
3. I am safe.
4. I am generous, and the Universe is generous towards me.
5. I receive everything I need for my present place in life.
6. I develop materially more and more.
7. I develop my talents and contribute as much as I can to my own development and the common good.
8. I use my talents and am actively engaged in the common good and the development of humanity.
9. I have life force, vitality and a passion for life.
10. I am grateful for the money I have.
11. I am grateful that there is work for me that suits my personality and interests.
12. I earn money while enjoying myself.
13. I live in prosperity.
14. I am in excellent health.
15. The material and the spiritual are one.
16. I have a right to material goods.
17. I am here now, and I am grounded in physical reality.
18. I have a firm foundation beneath my feet.
19. I feel stable.
20. I live in peace and tranquillity.
21. I love planet Earth.
22. My country and my planet are my home.

Svadhishthana: The Second (Sexual) Chakra

Main functions: Joy. A sense of humour. Sexuality. A sense of understanding one’s own sex. Intimacy. Pleasures. Creativity. The ability to turn sexual energy into creative energy. Movement. Flexibility. Emotions. It determines the quality of love a person can experience towards the opposite sex. Desires. Sensory perception. Sensory exploration of the world. Fluidity.

If you constantly seek pleasures and wonder how to entertain yourself. If you constantly want sex and see life only as pleasures to pursue or painful experiences to avoid. If your thinking is lustful more than usual and appears in situations where the context is completely different, this means you have an imbalanced second chakra that is taking over the functions of the other chakras.

Negative States and Beliefs

Memories connected with rejected intimacy. Periods without touch and bodily acceptance. Sexual disappointments and bitterness connected with an intimate partner. Feelings of disgust towards sex, the sexual organs or closeness. Expressions of strong desires to satisfy the senses. The desire to eat solely for the taste. Sexual manipulation (seduction). Depression, guilt. Fear of expressing feelings. Fear of sexuality and relationships with the opposite sex. Lack of humour and taking life too seriously. Being easily unsettled emotionally. Inability to think clearly when feelings are strong. Insensitivity. Inability to connect emotionally with people.

We react emotionally instead of responding creatively. Low sexual desire, rejection of sex and rejection of its pleasures. Inability to reach orgasm. Premature ejaculation. Sex without feelings. Judgement of the opposite sex. Perversity. Inability to give and receive in balance. Intrusive sexual fantasies. Inability to change and fear of change. Taking on other people’s comments from the past, such as “Never change”.

Transforming Beliefs and Affirmations

1. I allow myself to receive pleasure and enjoyment from life.
2. I am inwardly happy and joyful.
3. I attract more and more positive people to me.
4. I sincerely enjoy myself with the people around me.
5. I am learning to have fun like a child.
6. I have a sense of humour.
7. I can see the funny side of things.
8. I laugh and find the good in life.
9. I attract pleasant events into my life that bring me enjoyment and pleasure.
10. I love giving pleasure to others.
11. I meet a suitable intimate partner with whom we support, love, develop and create together.
12. I have sex with love and respect for my partner’s uniqueness.
13. Let us write a list of the qualities of the future partner we want to attract.
14. I am able to change in response to life as it develops. I am open to change.
15. My body is mobile and flexible.
16. Life brings me pleasure.
17. I move easily and effortlessly.
18. I forgive my former partners for not satisfying all my needs.
19. I forgive myself for not always being the ideal partner.
20. I forgive myself for sometimes falling into extreme emotional states.

Continue the Series

Part 2: Manipura and Anahata

Part 3: Vishuddha, Ajna and Sahasrara

Author’s interpretation: chakras, the aura and energetic relationships are part of the author’s spiritual model. The descriptions of states are intended for self-reflection and do not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment.

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