Root Chakra
The root chakra, or Muladhara, is the first Chakra, located at the base of the spine. It regulates the energy associated with survival, life, physical energy and safety. Associated with the colour red and having the Beej Mantra of Lam, it has the Element Earth and is Feminine in nature. The Chakra blockage is one of the most common. Everyone, at some point in their lives, has struggled with a root chakra blockage. Anything that could affect your survival and security, like having seen childhood abuse, living in poverty, been afraid of your life etc can cause it to close up! Root Chakra Healing is needed when it gets blocked (or becomes overactive). This may happen due to trauma or any other reason, consequently, there is a disruption in the flow of Life Force Energy. This can lead to any or all of these:
- Feeling disconnected, ungrounded, lost
- Control freak, Self Centered
- Financial Issues e.g. scarcity complex, hoarding mentality etc.
- Trust issues, Bullying
- Overly Materialistic
- Lethargic
- Emotionally needy, clingy
- Family relationship issues – You are all alone
- Eating disorders induced by anxiety – binging, bulimia etc.
- Lower body has extra Weight
- Hyper- vigilance for any threat
- Difficulty being authentic self
- Can’t share/ have to have more (Bigger cake, Pizza slice etc.)
Chakra Healing
Chakra healing is the process of cleansing and energising one or more than one chakra, this can be done by using certain modalities. Other things such as foods, sounds, smells, yoga practices and healing crystals can also help. Healing maybe followed by Chakra balancing for a more centered result.
Having a healthy and balanced root chakra creates a sense of inner stability and calm. As a result of Root Chakra Healing, the innate fear and anxiety related to finances or feelings of powerlessness disappear. Consequently making way for trust in the wisdom of the Universe. This , in turn, makes you self-assured while also deepening your own connectedness.
Some Practices That Help
Having gone through a period of unbalanced Root Chakra, I can recommend the following practices for you:
