the root chakra~
tw; mentions of eating disorders
association/powers: safety, grounding, foundation, survival/basic needs physicality, security (esp. financially)
element: earth
color: red
location: base of the spine
other names: muladhara, adhara
the root chakra is an energy base at the bottom of your spine. it holds the key to the foundations of all your endeavors and a safe spot to gain security from. opening up this chakra will help you relieve yourself from fear and anxiety, while also bringing more abundance into your life.
what is a chakra?
a chakra is an energy hotspot in your body. everyone has seven of them, starting from the root chakra at your spine and up to the crown chakra, at the top of your head. these chakras represent areas of your life.
most of the time, unless you’re experienced in spirituality and chakra healing, you have at least one unbalanced chakra. an unbalanced chakra will create a restriction on the area of life that the chakra rules. you can have an overactive chakra as well, where the imbalance stems from overuse rather than underuse.
mental side effects/traits of a blocked/underactive root chakra include:
insecure, fearful, anxious, indecisive, threatened, low self esteem, struggles with handling money and possessions
mental side effects/traits of an overactive root chakra include:
greedy, aggressive, rigid, close-minded, cynicism, illusions
physical side effects of an imbalanced root chakra:
lower back pain, fatigue, exhaustion, bladder issues, eating disorders
activities to heal an underactive root chakra:
hiking, gardening, cooking (esp. root vegetables/red foods,) meditating in nature, keeping “earthy” items like plants or flowers in your home, dancing
practicing self love, letting go of fears, taking small steps outside your comfort zone
doing yoga poses like the tree, the mountain, downward dog, the chair, and bridge
foods associated with the root chakra and healing it:
raspberries strawberries, cherries, watermelon, tomatoes, other red foods
potatoes, beets, carrots, onions, other root vegetables
protein rich foods like edamame, sunflowers seeds, peanut butter, etc.
pepper, paprika, chives
crystals and incenses associated with the root chakra and healing it:
red jasper, bloodstone, garnet, black tourmaline, smoky quartz, hematite
patchouli, frankincense
what the root chakra feels like:
*in my opinion/experience
tapping into the root chakra involves stepping back into the base of your spine and looking at your surroundings. not observing them and searching for potential danger, but simply taking them in. being self-assured with yourself and your abilities. you are prepared and safe. you are building your foundations. they are strong.
