1st Chakra: Root ChakraRED
Location: “Base of spine” in tailbone area
Resonates musical note: "C"
Element: EARTH
This Chakra affects?Sense of SMELL
Associated gland: Adrenal glands
Associated gland controls: All solid parts; spinal column, bones, teeth, nails, anus, rectum, colon, prostate gland, blood, and building of cells
Meaning: Deals with Survival instinct, “security” and “grounding”.
“Fight or Flight” Ability to face fears or not.
Healing Gemstones: Agate, Bloodstones, Hematite, Red Coral, Red Garnet and Ruby
Aromas: Cedar, Clove, Pepper, Vetiver
Emotionally Balanced: Root Chakra
- Full acceptance of life on earth
- Your survival skills are good
- You have the power to achieve goals
- You have a strong vitality-energy
- You feel grounded
- Your satisfied
- Material security
- You have a sense of stability
- You’ve got “primal trust”-learnt in childhood
- You’re at peace in stillness
- You face situations with courage
Working with “Root Chakra”: Questions
- What are you most afraid of?
- What is keeping you in fear?
- Do you have unresolved emotional issues stemming from your childhood?
- What difficult emotions do you experience daily?
- Does life feel safe to you?
- Are you always in defense mode?
- Do you struggle with addictions? (Smoking, overeating, gambling, etc.)
- Do you feel secure in your intimate relationships?
- Can you remain grounded in your body?
- Can I stay connected to earth?
- Are you thriving in your life or just in surviving?
- Do I pick up people moods when you’re in a crowd?
- Do I find it difficult to make healthy food choices?
- Can you manage you money well and follow a budget?
- Are you able to provide basic needs for yourself and you’re family?
- Do you feel strong and connect to the universal energy?
- Do you have a difficult time slowing down the mental negative chatter?
- Do you binge when you’re emotional or want to go shopping?
- Are impulsive by nature and don’t think things through?
- Do you often experiencing fears and are consumed by doubt
- Do you struggle with anxiety and depression?
- Do you often take things personally?
- Do you tend to blame others when things go wrong?
- Are you an Empath?(Highly sensitive to other people emotions)
- Do you isolate because other people’s moods affect you in negative way?
- Are you afraid that people will see you vulnerable?
- Are you afraid of losing control?
- Are you afraid of sexual intimacy?
- Are you afraid of being judged?
Healing Exercises: Root Chakra:
- Stomping your bare feet on the ground. "feeling "grounded
- Taking a 15 minute walk
- Practicing Kundalini Yoga can open up your lower spine.
Bridge Pose is another good yoga pose to try out (see above image).
