Dr. Katharina Johnson

This chakra is located at the base of the spine.

Its color is deep red and its element is the Earth.

It connects you with the Earth, draws energy from the Earth into the body, and gives back energy into the Earth.

This chakra carries the primal life force; it exerts its influence both up the body and down the legs, providing support.

A person’s earliest life experiences are imprinted on this first chakra, and if painful and not released, can still influence the person 50 years or later.

It is interesting that the more “civilized” a culture is, the more muddled the root chakra energy tends to be, as it is also related to primal instincts like copulation, protecting the lineage and survival, and consciously or unconsciously, we tend to dissociate ourselves from these primal instincts, viewing them as “lower”.

The Root chakra is your energy foundation, so it is extremely important that this chakra is balanced.

When the Root chakra is in Balance:

You experience a feeling of safety and connection. You feel grounded and stabil. You are filled with energy and enjoy meaningful connections. You experience your body as a temple in where spirit resides.

When the Root Chakra is out of Balance:

You may feel insecure, will worry about not making enough money, will feel lost and like you don’t belong.

You will be overly concerned with yourself and may feel without a sense of purpose. Other people may perceive you as “not being present” or grounded.

It may be difficult for you to trust in others and your own abilities. Feelings of “I am not good enough”, shame and thoughts of ” I don’t deserve love” will arise.

To compensate for this feeling, many people will tend to acquiere, keep and control material possessions, and ultimately become addicted to those things.

The root chakra governs the legs, feet, sexual organs, anus, the immune system, adrenals, kidneys, spinal column, and the blood. If the root chakra is not balanced, physcial issues in these areas will tend to manifest.

How to Keep the Root Chakra Healthy:

There are many things that you can do to ensure your chakra is working optimally:

• Take walks (barefoot) on the beach or in nature, connecting you with the Earth’s energy.

• Dance! Do Yoga Any type of sport that moves your body is beneficial.

• Meditate on anything that reminds you of your connection with the Earth. This could be in the form of a stone, a tree or anything else that gives you a sense of grounding.

• Meditate on the color red. Use Affirmations like: “I am grounded and protected.” “ I am safe, all is well”, “ I feel and honor my connection to the Earth”, “I am a part of this world”. You can make up your own affirmation as well. Repeat this affirmation as often as possible throughout your day. You can also write them on little postcards and place them in your house or office so you get reminded.

• Another powerful exercise it to sit on a chair, with your feet touching the ground. Now visualize yourself as a big tall tree. See and feel your feet as powerful roots that connect you with the Earth. Do this until you feel a strong connection with the Earth.

• Often, the root chakra stores traumatic experiences that are difficult to release on our own. These experiences and memories will make it hard for you to experience a lasting sense of safety and connection. In this case, the most effective way of cleansing this chakra is to use the power of Theta Healing to clear it permanently and quickly.

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