Root Chakra Fact File
The first energy centre is located at the base of the spine and the perineum. It is associated with the EARTH element and the colour RED. The Base Chakra is our foundation, a stable presence which houses our survival instinct. It is like the roots of a tree, providing stability and support so that we can grow and thrive.
The Root Chakra, also known as Muladhara which translates as Root Support, can be seen as the most important Chakra as without strong foundations, we will find it hard to flourish in life.
Feeling grounded in the Earth element, we can feel connected and secure in our physical bodies and the world around us. This Chakra forms the basis for our overall well-being.
Themes
- Survival, Grounding, Safety, Comfort.
- Home and Family – your Tribe.
- Linked to money and financial security and independence.
Problems
- Feeling ungrounded, spacey, too much in the head
- Fear-based thinking
- Moving house a lot - now or in childhood
- Insecurity around safety and belonging
Physical Imbalances
- Eating disorders or Weight Problems
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Problems with feet, legs, or coccyx
- Rectal or colon cancer
- Spinal problems
- Immune-related disorders
When the Root Chakra is in Balance
- Grounded and safe, feel secure and centred.
- Calm and Steady, have good physical health and make healthy choices.
- Feeling comfortable in the body. Finances and Home life good.
- Love being in Nature, feel connected to the Earth.
When this Chakra is out of Balance
- Fears and insecurity, also unresolved anger.
- Worried, ungrounded or unfocused.
- Sluggish, overweight / over-eating. Depression – feeling low and lethargic.
- Not good at setting boundaries with others.
- Hoarding money and objects, due to feeling scared of losing them.
What You Can Do to work with your Root / Base Chakra
Reconnect your body to the earth by walking barefoot on grass or on a sandy beach. Walk through a park, go hiking in the wilderness, or sit with your back against a tree to get grounded.
Why Does it Work?
Presence—being here now—is essential for health. Many of us "split" from our bodies when we were very young. Disassociation made sense when it was the only way we could survive. We want to break this pattern of leaving our bodies when we are frightened or distracted because, in reality, we can only protect ourselves if we stay.
AFFIRMATIONS FOR THE MULADHARA / ROOT CHAKRA
- I am safe and secure, grounded and stable.
- I have everything I need - enough money, food and home comforts.
- I am connected to my body, and I make healthy choices.
- I love my home. I love to keep it clean, tidy, warm and welcoming.
- I feel loved by my family and friends - my tribe is important to me.
- I love being outdoors and feel nourished when I’m in nature.
