The Root Center

Pressure · Motor center

Consistent adrenal pressure. You handle stress in your own reliable way.

Theme Pressure Biology Adrenals Type Motor (energy)

Defined Root

Consistent adrenal pressure. You handle stress in your own reliable way.

Undefined or open Root

Amplify others' pressure. May rush to complete tasks. Learn to manage pressure wisely.

The not-self question: Am I in a hurry to get things done just to relieve pressure? (the open-center trap here is being in a hurry to be free of pressure).

Gates in the Root Center

Gate 19 · Wanting Gate 38 · The Fighter Gate 39 · Provocation Gate 41 · Contraction Gate 52 · Stillness Gate 53 · Beginnings Gate 54 · Ambition Gate 58 · Vitality Gate 60 · Limitation

The nine centers

Head Ajna Throat G Center Heart/Ego Sacral Spleen Solar Plexus

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