The Root Chakra

The root chakra is an energy vortex that sits at the base of the spine, and is connected to the sexual organs, the pelvic floor and the first 4 vertebrae. Root Chakra means, "wheel of light" and "root support". It expresses and is focussed on the need to seek out the basic need for personal survival. It motivates the basic need for consuming, food, shelter, material things, including security, sex and the need to procreate.

The root chakra channels the energies up into the deep star chakra, through the earth star chakra, into the feet and legs, and finally reaching the root chakra. Once this happens the energies are integrated and balanced, which then continue spiraling up the spine, transmitting information into the endocrine system, (Gonads, ovaries, testes), by releasing hormones.

The root chakra enables one to take on life's challenges and it keeps us grounded to our bodies. This prevents one from feeling, flighty, scattered and fearful of moving forward in one's life.

Root Chakra Imbalances

When this chakra is balanced and we are grounded, success comes with ease and we stay symmetrically aligned in our identities, with everyday life and with the electromagnetic frequency of the earth.

There are times when this chakra can become imbalanced when unforeseen life circumstances happen. One may start to feel lost and experience feeling stuck and have feelings of being disconnected from the world, (Depression, anxiety disorders, aloofness etc...).

An imbalanced root chakra manifests in physical imbalances like, bladder issues, eating disorders, (overeating, anorexia etc..), bowel issues,(constipation), and problems in the legs and feet, as well as, nightmares, hoarding things like, sex, money, food and material things, from feelings of never having enough.

These are all indications of being extremely disconnected from earth and her energies. Our bodies negatively react when we deny connection to the earth wisdom, manifesting in tandem with the sacrum, spine excretion and sexual organs.

Balancing the root chakra

Balancing the root chakra allows for the opening of the chakras above. It allows one to release fear. By doing this , our minds remain much quieter and worry is kept at bay, racing thoughts are no longer paralyzing.

Practicing root chakra meditations, repeating mantras, doing breathwork, yoga, tai-chi etc..., connects the physical and non-physical mind.

Affirmations for the root chakra

Affirmations can be used as mantras:

I love my life

I allow myself to be in the present moment right here and right now.

I have everything I need

I am open to new ideas

I am grounded and connected to earth

I am safe

I am centered

I am stable

I am solid

With every breath I release anxiety and fear

I am worthy of this body

I belong to this body

I am open to new ways of thinking

I let go of my past

I love myself

I embrace change

I am

I am love

Root Chakra Element

Earth

Crystals that help the root chakra

Garnet, Red agate, Red Jasper, red quartz, red coral.

Black stones can help with removing blockages in the root chakra

Obsidian, Black jasper, Hematite, onyx, smoky quartz.

Raw emerald or blue sapphire can calm the root chakra, connecting one to ones origin of ancestors and to a deeper vibration with mother earth.

Also diffusing with essential oils like, Cedarwood, Patchouli and Myrrh. Epsom salt baths are ways to stay grounding as well.

There are also many other ways to heal this chakra like Reiki or all types, tuning fork healing, massage, acupuncture and homeopathy, shamanic healing and soul retrieval as well as many other energy healing modalities not mentioned in this blog.

Namaste

Written and created by Sarita Torres