The Lady H Way

WHY TUESDAY IS YOUR ANCHOR

After the expansive fire of Sunday and the creative wash of Monday, Tuesday is the day we stop and anchor. At The Lady H Way, we align Tuesday with the Root chakra, the base of our entire energetic system. In a world that constantly tries to surround us in the “hustle culture” mentality, my philosophy of The Way I Ground is an act of rebellion. It’s the day we prioritize our safety, physical security and our connection to the Earth. When your roots are strong, the storms of the work week can blow, but you remain still. This isn’t just about “sitting down”- it’s about standing firm and being stable.

WHAT IS THE ROOT CHAKRA?

Located at the very base of your spine, the Root Chakra, or Muladhara in Sanskrit, is your “basement”. It governs your survival instincts, your relationship with money and your sense of “belonging” in the world. This energy center is associated with the element of Earth, which is dense, reliable and supportive.

When your Root chakra is balanced, you trust that all your needs will be met, you handle your finances with clarity, and you feel “at home” in your own skin. Overall, you feel grounded. When it is imbalanced, you may experience issues with the feet or legs, excessive anxiety, hoarding tendencies or even a persistent fear of not having enough, whether it be enough money, time or love.

To help activate this chakra, my favorite thing to do is to literally ground myself. I take off my shoes and socks and walk around on the grass, or even on the dirt sometimes. When I do this, I feel more stable, connected to the Earth and honestly a lot happier. Since it’s the first chakra, the one at the very bottom, I choose to focus on lower body exercises. Anything that involves high-resistance movement and physical contact with the floor is perfect for Tuesday. The Mountain pose is a good yoga move to do on this day as is weighted leg work.

I eat red fruits and vegetables on this day but I also like to add earthy brown foods and roots to the menu. Your iron-rich proteins fit well on Tuesdays too, they provide the physical “heft” your body needs to feel secure. Ruled by the planet Mars, Tuesday represents energy, action, courage, and determination. Due to the aggressive nature of Mars, Tuesday may bring higher risks of conflict, impatience, and intense, fast-paced situations which is all the more reason to focus on grounding yourself. So remember to wear your protective red; it acts as a physical shield against the noise of the outside world.

YOU ARE SUPPORTED

When you embrace The Way I Ground, you stop searching for safety outside of yourself. You realize that you ARE the mountain. You’re nourished, you’re stable and you are ready to build the rest of your week on a foundation of iron.

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