The Root Chakra
Location-The root chakra is the first chakra located at the base of the spine.
Function- *Physical well being and groundedness!!* The root chakra connects us to our bodies
and the earth. Mentally and emotionally,
it holds our beliefs and feelings about our safety, survival, and security. It
is the foundation of our being, and indeed it is very important to make sure
this chakra is balanced before beginning any kind of spiritual healing work or
work in general!
Overactive
Symptoms- Materialism,
Greed, Overly Competitive, Overemphasis on sex
Underactive
Symptoms- Ungroundedness, Insecurity, Lack of Energy,
Overly Fearful
Ways to balance The
Root Chakra:
Since the root chakra in
involved with being grounded in your body and connected with the earth,
exercising, moving, and a healthy diet and a good relationship with your
surrounding and the earth help tremendously.
Exercising and moving strengthens the connection between your mind and
body, and doing things that are good for the body (such as a healthy diet,
exercising, yoga, and meditation) aids in having a healthy connection with the root
chakra. If you area meat eater, consuming red meat (but not too much!) is very
grounding. Brown rice is also a very grounding staple.
Color- Surround yourself with the color red
Stones- You can carry your grounding stones with you.
Stones that help you connect with the root chakra are primarily Red and Black
in color such as: Garnet, Ruby, Red Jasper, Obsidian, hematite, and black
tourmaline. The black stones, obsidian, hematite and black tourmaline have a
very heavy grounding energy.
Element- Earth
Affirmations- I feel deeply rooted.
I am grounded to the earth and my
body.
I am connected to my body.
I feel safe and secure.
I
have what I need.
I
trust in the goodness of life.
I
make choices that are healthy and good for me.
I trust myself.
I am confident!
Musical Note- “C” note
Yoga – Yoga is a very
grounding practice. Some specific poses
include mountain pose, warrior pose, bridge pose and corpse pose. You also may
want to explore Kundalini yoga for the root chakra.
Below is a short yoga practice
video for all levels that is centered around all grounding poses.
Meditations the root chakra:
Sound- LAM
(pronounced “Lahm”)
Each chakra has a corresponding
Sanskrit letter/ sound that will balance the chakra by chanting it. The sound
for the root chakra is Lam. Chant it with the corresponding
mudra (hand position) as a meditation.
Mudra Meditation- Tips of your thumb and index
finger touch. While chanting the sound Lam concentrate on the area of the root
chakra, which is located at the base of the spine at the perineum. Do this for 7-10 breaths, chanting the sound several times with each
breath.
Symbol Meditation- Chant the sound Lam while visualizing
a yellow square in the root chakra. Do this for 7-10 breaths,
chanting the sound several times with each breath.
Visualization- Imagine and/or feel roots growing out of your feet and tell them
to “grow to the depth and vibration that is perfect” for you. Imagine/feel them
growing into the earth (they can move with your breath if you like) until you
feel that they have done so- you should feel balanced and comfortable and
connected to your body and the earth when it is completed.
Music Meditation-
Meditating to Tibetan Singing Bowls is a lovely way to balance yourself!
What do you like to do to keep yourself balanced? Post your comments or thoughts below!
