The significance of
the chakras: Root (Muladhara)
Position: 1st
base of spine Colour:
red or black Organs and glands associated:
reproductive organs, legs and pelvis
Crystals and stones:
garnet, ruby, blood stone, black tourmaline
Planets: Earth
and Saturn Chakra mantra: Lam
Direction of spin:
counter clockwise Element:
earth
Affirmations: ‘ I am safe and well, all is well in my
world’ , ‘I live my life to the full and
achieve success in every area of my life’,
‘I am a warrior and am strong in mind and body’ ‘ I live with integrity and take
responsibility to fulfil all my needs’.
Governing attributes: Physical survival, grounding, vitality,
courage, work ethic, instincts and basic needs
The first Chakra is known as the Root or Muladhara in
Sanskrit and is considered to be the most important of all the chakras as it is
the portal or gateway for the flow of energy into the remaining major chakras.
The root chakra is masculine meaning it
sends life force out into the world ,but projects energy downwards to create a
sense of grounding and stability in the body. The energy for the root chakra
comes from the ground via small chakras in the feet which then project the flow
up feeder channels in the legs and into the chakra itself .
The root chakra is often the strongest in athletes, soldiers
and successful business people, as it signifies taking action and moving
forward to achieve your goals and having the discipline and motivation to do
it. Have you ever seen a person walk into a space and just commend attention?
They just have that vitality for life, sexual energy and presence and are aware
of their primal power …these people are perfect examples of having a strong and
healthy root chakra.
Balanced and healthy root chakra: time
sensitive (good time keepers), live in the present moment, embrace physicality
and taking care of themselves, secure within themselves and grounded, good
level of energy and motivation, positive attitude, maintains boundaries,
comfortable with confrontation if necessary, powerful presence, responsible and
secure within themselves, successful with a good work ethic, able to take care
of basic survival needs.
Blocked and closed root chakra: Holds
access fear so can often hold back in life, struggles with boundaries, lack of
work ethic and motivation, constantly struggling to attain the elusive success,
body issues, low energy, financial unstable, feel unappreciated and
disrespected by others, over analyse situations, gives priority to others and
not self, struggles with responsibility and often blames others ,feels
obligated to always say yes to others, avoids conflict low sex drive, dominant
and controlling, planner always looks ahead, struggles to be spontaneous and
live in the present moment, avoids conflict, lives in the head- not connected
to the body, weak legs and buttock muscles.
If trauma has been experienced the root chakra will be
affected as it governs safety and security. The person may try to numb the
emotions by either over eating, taking drugs, excessive drinking, constantly
looking at social media or multiple sexual partners as a form of distraction,
this is particularly relevant if the trauma stems from childhood.
Overly open/active chakra: Anger
and resentment issues, always actively seeking out conflict
How to re balance the root chakra: Allow yourself to be
spontaneous and not always plan everything, develop a healthy work ethic and
relationship with money, take personal responsibility for your choices, set and
enforce appropriate boundaries when necessary, do not allow others to take
advantage of you-learn to say no and mean it! Heal previous trauma to avoid
addictive forms of avoidance and increase self-esteem, prioritise your needs
over others, take action and set goals, embrace discomfort as a healing form, let
go of control and learn to stay present and connected, take a cold shower to
burn fat and awaken primal instincts, don’t suppress your emotions , nurture
yourself with pamper treats, don’t be afraid of change-it is often positive,
surround yourself with positive people and energy, be honest with yourself and
others, embrace conflict when necessary, become financially responsible and
finally exercise more, at least 3-4 times per week for 45 minutes. Squats to
strengthen the legs and buttocks are particularly advised.
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