The Roots 1st Chakra Color: Red
Governs: Grounding, survival, security, stability, protection, and feelings of safety, connection to the physical world and the body.
This is the foundation of the energy system while in physical form. Do you feel safe or constantly in survival mode all the time?
Meditation / Affirmation:
“My body supports me. The earth beneath my feet supports me, keeping me grounded, safe and secure.”
The root chakra is oriented to self-preservation. It’s related to the earth, stability, vitality, survival instincts, a sense of grounding, and a connection to our physical bodies. It brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence.
Effects of imbalances
The root chakra controls the adrenal gland and excretion system and is connected to the bones, nails, gonads, anus, rectum, colon, prostate gland, and blood. A deficiency in or blockage of this chakra can lead to anxiety, fear of rejection, feeling run-down and sick, knee pain, sciatica, and constipation.
Opening and balancing
Balancing the root chakra is all about grounding and stabilizing. To reduce the anxiety often associated with an imbalance in this chakra, it’s important to take time for yourself. Spend a few minutes outside, organize your home, spend a little more time preparing a nutritious meal, or invest some time in something that makes you happy and at ease. Standing activates this chakra.
Color:
Envision the color red glowing at the base of the spine grounding you to
the earth.
Affirmations
“I am peaceful, protected, and secure,” “I am safe always, I am loved,” “I love
my body.”
Crystals
Smoky quartz, ruby, onyx,
garnet, hematite
Essential oils
Cedarwood, patchouli
Healing foods
Red-colored foods including beets and apples, hot spices like cayenne pepper, root vegetables, proteins.
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