The Root Chakra, also known as Muladhara (Sanskrit for "root support"), is the first of the seven main chakras in the body’s energy system. It is located at the base of the spine, at the perineum, and is associated with feelings of safety, grounding, and physical identity.

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Associated with the colour: red, the root chakra’s element is Light (or mind), and the Seed Mantra: LAM

Listen to the vibration of the Root Chakra as you continue to read and study it

Metaphysical Properties of the Root Chakra

Element: Earth

Color: Red

Seed Mantra: LAM

Associated Glands/Organs: Adrenal glands, spine, legs, feet, colon

Archetypal Energy: The Survivor — instincts, stability, trust in the world

When the root chakra is balanced, you feel:

  • Grounded and secure

  • Physically healthy and connected to your body

  • Confident in your right to exist and take up space

  • Safe in the world and in your home

When imbalanced, it may manifest as:

  • Fear, anxiety, or insecurity

  • Financial or survival worries

  • Feeling disconnected from the body or nature

  • Physical issues like fatigue, lower back pain, or constipation

Tools and Practices to Awaken or Balance the Root Chakra

  1. Meditation and Visualization

    • Sit or lie down and visualize a glowing red light at the base of your spine.

    • Chant the seed mantra LAM in long, slow repetitions.

    • Grounding meditations connecting you with the Earth help awaken this chakra.

  2. Breathwork and Movement

    • Practice grounding breath techniques (e.g., box breathing).

    • Physical activities like walking barefoot, dancing, yoga (especially poses like Mountain, Warrior I, and Child’s Pose) activate this chakra.

  3. Crystals

    • Use grounding stones such as:

      • Red Jasper

      • Hematite

      • Black Tourmaline

      • Smoky Quartz

      • Garnet

    • Place them at the base of the spine or carry them with you.

  4. Essential Oils and Herbs

    • Patchouli, cedarwood, vetiver, sandalwood, myrrh

    • Burn or diffuse these oils during meditation or wear as a grounding perfume.

  5. Affirmations

    • “I am safe.”

    • “I am grounded and supported.”

    • “I belong here.”

  6. Nutrition

    • Root chakra corresponds with earthy, grounding foods:

      • Root vegetables (beets, carrots, potatoes)

      • Proteins and red-colored foods (apples, tomatoes)

      • Warm, hearty meals

  7. Sound and Music

    • Listening to binaural beats or frequencies around 396 Hz, associated with releasing fear and grounding, can support healing.

    • Drumming or tribal rhythms also resonate with root energy.

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