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. Also feeling connected to the earth and nature.
- 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, feeling secure and centred in your body and your life
- Calm and steady, 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 or 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. Close your eyes and connect in with your one true home - planet Earth.
Practise Yoga sitting or lying on the ground, stay low and move slow.
Diaphramatic breathing brings the breath down deep into the belly, connecting you to your physical body.
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.
