Rooting Down | by Madisyn Taylor For many people, apprehension manifests itself in the physical self as a potent feeling of heaviness or nausea situated in the depths of the lower abdomen. And it is there, at the seat of the second or sacral chakra, that we must lovingly and deliberately confront the anxiety. By rooting down into the deepest physical reaches of ourselves, we can cleanse ourselves of unease and replenish the space it has left behind with tranquil awareness. Much of what we encounter in our daily lives has the potential to awaken feelings of nervousness within us or make us question whether we are truly in control of our lives. When you establish a den of peace within your core, you empower yourself to act rather than react in distressing situations. Your balanced second chakra helps you respond productively to the turmoil around you while your inwardly directed attention steadies you. There are many ways to restore your strength and clear negative energy from your core. To ground yourself and regain your emotional equilibrium, concentrate on the second chakra, picturing it as a funnel of vivid orange light. Reach down toward that light with your awareness and channel your breath into the space it occupies. As you balance the chakra, you will become more adaptive and thus better able to stand strong when faced with rapidly changing conditions. You can channel healing energy into your core by visualizing the area below your belly button as an open space into which you channel white, loving light. Like light and air, sound can be a wonderful tool that helps you find your center. Your voice, when drawn from your core in the form of a deep roar or loud shout, can be the vehicle upon which your anxiety is conveyed into the ether. Take a low stance, much like a football player, root your feet into the earth, and then roar like a lion. Really feel it in your belly. It may sound silly, but chances are you will feel much less anxious and much more grounded into your body. A situation that seems hopeless when viewed from a perspective colored by fear may become easily manageable when approached with a serene heart and mind. As you root down into your core, you'll discover that the trepidation and helplessness you feel within you is not invincible. Rather, it will respond readily to your efforts to eradicate it, leaving you feeling peaceful and capable of calmly handling any challenging circumstances that arise. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Sarah Rector Looking for the fastest, easiest, and most fun way to get strong, sculpted, beautiful arms? Look no further. Strong, toned arms aren't just the ultimate accessory for wearing tanks and pretty sleeveless dresses, they also optimize your upper body strength and dramatically improve your joint health. There's never been a better time to add these highly effective arm workouts to your exercise routine, and all you need is 5 minutes a day for 14 days to see and feel a big difference! Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days 2. Tidy in Ten 3. Break the Grip of Past Lovers 4. Overcoming Self-Sabotage 5. Non-Surgical Facelift 6. Re-Parent Your Inner Child 7. Dancer's Legs in 14 Days 8. Fit and Fierce Over 40 9. 21 Day Yoga Shred For Men 10. Overcoming Body Stiffness
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