The Root Chakra, located at the base of the spine, serves as the foundation of our being and is the first of the seven chakras in the human body. It governs our sense of safety, security, and survival, and its balanced state is essential for overall well-being.
In this post, we will delve into the Root Chakra, exploring its connection to the physical body and how its balance impacts our health and happiness.
Additionally, we will provide you with three simple and effective grounding meditation exercises to help balance and harmonize your Root Chakra. By the end of this post, you’ll have a deeper understanding of the Root Chakra and the tools you need to keep it in a balanced state.
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What are chakras?
Sanskrit | the ancient Vedic Language used in India.
The Vedas | the ancient religious text that originated in India.
“Chakra” | “spinning wheel ” in Sanskrit.
Esoteric Body | The Aura, Lowest layer in the human energy field
Subtle Body (Non-Physical Body) | is the energy
Physical Body | is the mass
- Chakras are apart of an esoteric belief system that emerged from Indian traditions.
- Chakras were first mentioned in the Vedic scriptures thousands of years ago.
- The esoteric belief system is that, humans have two dimensions. The two dimensions are the “physical body” and the “non-physical body”.
- The “non-physical body” is called the “subtle body”.
- The “subtle body” is the energy while the “physical body” is the mass.
- The “subtle body” consists of energy channels connected by nodes of psychic energy called chakras.
- So if you can understand that the mind/psyche connects and interacts with the body, you can understand that the mind and body affect each other.
since everything has energy, everything and anything can influence our energy positively or negatively
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The Seven Chakra System
Root Chakra | Muladhara | Trust
Sacral Chakra | Svadhisthana | Sexuality & Creativity
Solar Plexus Chakra | Manipura | Wisdom & Power
Heart Chakra | Anahata | Love & Healing
Throat Chakra | Vishuddha | Communication
Third Eye Chakra | Ajna | Awareness
Crown Chakra | Sahasrara | Spirituality
My preferred chakra to work on is the Root Chakra, as I believe it is the cornerstone of our being. Much like how strong roots are crucial for the survival of a plant, a balanced Root Chakra is vital for our personal growth and well-being.
Self-care is of the utmost importance, as we cannot rely on anyone else to take care of us. It is up to each individual to take control of their own life and ensure their Root Chakra is nourished and balanced. Unfortunately, some people forget that they have the power to shape their own story and create the life they want. However, once this realization dawns, they can take back control and write their own narrative.
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the root chakra | Muladhara
The Root Chakra, located at the base of the spine, is the first of the seven chakras in the human body. It serves as a cornerstone for the rest of the chakras and is crucial to maintain a state of balance. This chakra houses some of our most powerful emotions, both positive and negative, and holds onto memories of our past pain and suffering.
If the Root Chakra is not balanced, repressed emotions may resurface, potentially leading to uncomfortable experiences. It is essential to confront and process these emotions, rather than suppressing them, in order to achieve a state of healing and move forward in life.
SANSKRIT NAME : MULAdHARA | Mula = ROOT | Hara = LOWER
LOCATION | the perineum at the base of the spine between the anus and the genitals
COLOR | Red Black Brown
SENSES | Smell
MANTRA | “LAM” C note
ELEMENT | Earth
CRYSTALS | Garnet, Red Jasoer, Smokey Quartz, Black Tourmaline, Hematite, Obsidian Onyx.
"Everything is energy and that’s all there is to it. Match the frequency of the reality you want and you cannot help but get that reality. "
WHAT IS KUNDALINI?
In ancient yoga traditions it is believed that Kundalini is a form of stored energy which rests at the base of our spine, in the Muladhara or Root Chakra. It is often symbolized as a coiled serpent sleeping in the Muladhara area.
Human beings generally only tap into a tiny fraction of the potential energy that resides in our body. The remaining energy, or Kundalini, remains in a state of potentiality or a seed state.
Kundalini meditation and yoga practices are geared towards awakening the Kundalini, to increase the flow of Pranic energy around the Nadis to achieve true enlightenment. This is often achieved through a range of physical movements and deep breathing.
BALANCED ROOT CHAKRA
- You are reliable
- You have integrity
- You are secure with a deep understanding of self
- You are energized
- You can work through your emotions
- You can have deep connections with others
- You are down to earth
underactive root chakra
- You are not reliable
- You are very unfocused
- You are very lazy
- You have a hard time setting boundaries
- You are very easily taken advantage of
- You always seem to be stuck in the middle of drama
- You are very passive when you know you should take action
ooveractive root chakra
- You have an extreme amount of fiery energy
- You have uncontrollable anger
- Sometimes people fear you
- You get jealous easily
- You are excessively negative
- You have low self-esteem
- You are self-destructive and self-sabotaging
- You are a hoarder
- You are greedy
- You do not like change nor want to give new things a try
- You do not have flexible boundaries
Body parts ASSOCIATED with the root chakra
- Feet
- Legs
- Lower Extremities
- Urinary System
- Skeletal System
- Adrenal Glands
” I AM GROUNDED WITH THE EARTH “
diseases and illnesses associated with the root chakra
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Foot and leg issues
- Addictions
- Obesity
- Intestinal Disorders
- Sciatica
- Bone and teeth disorders
- Lower spine issues
yoga for the root chakra
- Lotus Pose
- Childs Pose
- Happy Baby Pose
- Standing Forward Fold Pose
- Mountain Pose
- Corpse Pose
- Warrior I II and III
- Garland Pose
- Hero Pose
- Chair Pose
- Downward Dog
- Tree Pose
Root Chakra Meditation Exercises
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“I am Strong” root chakra Meditation
- Sit or stand with the soles of your feet touching the ground
- Exhale out your mouth completely
- Inhale through your nose
- (As you inhale ) Imagine energy flowing from the ground INTO the soles of your feet EXITING thru the top of your head.
- Exhale through your mouth slowly
- (As you exhale )Push out all the negative and stressful thoughts
- Let your breaths be long and slow
- Repeat for 10 breaths
- Let your breath come back to its normal rhythm
- Find stillness
- Repeat MANTRA
MANTRA : I AM STRONG – I AM CONFIDENT – I AM CAPABLE
Mantra – is a word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation.
“I am CENTERED” Root chakra Meditation
- Sit or stand with the soles of your feet touching the ground
- Close your eyes
- Inhale through your nose | 3 seconds
- Exhale through your mouth | 3 seconds
- ( As you exhale ) Push out the stressful and doubtful thoughts
- Repeat for 10 breaths
- Let your breath come back to its normal rhythm
- Find stillness
- Repeat MANTRA
MANTRA: I AM CENTERED AND BALANCED
Positive affirmation – positive phrase or statement that is repeated to help change negative thoughts and encourage positive thoughts to enhance in your life.
“i am NURTURED” root chakra Meditation
- Sit or stand with the soles of your feet touching the ground
- Your LEFT hand over your root chakra
- Your RIGHT hand over your left hand
- Close your eyes
- Inhale through your nose slowly
- ( As you inhale ) Imagine a bright red glowing energy expanding and charging your root chakra
- Exhale through your mouth slowly
- ( As you exhale ) Imagine the bright red glowing energy shrink
- Repeat for 10 breaths
- Let your breath come back to its normal rhythm
- Find stillness
- Repeat MANTRA
MANTRA : I NURTURE MYSELF, AND LIFE NURTURES ME
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