The first of the chakras is the root chakra- located at the base of your spine. It is the root of your being and establishes the deepest connection with your physical body, your environment, and with the Earth. This is the most instinctual of all chakras - it is your survival center. Your fight and flight response is initiated from this chakra. This is your primal, animal nature. The energy of the root chakra allows us to harness courage, resourcefulness and the will to live during trying times. It connects us with spiritual energies of our ancestors. Since base chakra carries our ancestral memories, basically everyone experiences challenges or blockages within it.
When the root chakra is out of harmony
When out of harmony, there is an inability to trust nature. We feel ungrounded, disconnected from Mother Earth, have issues with our beliefs or family wounds, do not feel secure in the knowledge that out most basic needs are being met, function out of fear and feel unsafe.
When the root chakra is in harmony
When in harmony, we are connected to nature, we feel grounded, we trust in the natural laws, and are able to move with the ebb and flow of life. We come from a place of understanding that we will always be provided for, we feel safe and connected.
Sanskrit name - Muladhara
Location - At the base of the spine
Color - Red
Element - Earth
Affirmation - “I am”
Physical body parts - Base of the spine, legs, bones, feet, immune system, large intestine, teeth
Life lesson - To feel safe and secure in the ‘physical plane’, to manifest our basic needs, and to cultivate healthy (physical) sexuality
Physical dysfunction - Chronic lower back pain, sciatica, varicose veins, cancer, hemorrhoids, constipation, arthritis, knee problems, depression, weight problems
Mental/ emotional issues - Physical family and group safety and security, ability to provide for life’s necessities, ability to stand up for self
Possible causes of energy blocks - Fear of being alive, guilt
Crystals - Ruby, garnet, black tourmaline, bloodstone, hematite, obsidian, onyx, red jasper, smoky quartz, fire agate
Essential oils - Myrh, sandalwood, patchouli
