Root Chakra

The Base or Root Chakra is associated with the color red. This chakra is the grounding force that allows us to connect to the earth energies and empower our beings. Focusing one's attention on the color of a cherry popsicle or a juicy red apple can help bring our energetic body "down to earth" and in alignment with our physical body when we find ourselves energetically fleeting or in other words....."spacing off."

Chakra One - Associations

• Color - red
• Physical Location - base of the spine
• Purposes - kinesthetic feelings, movement
• Spiritual Lesson - material world lessons
• Physical Dysfunctions- lower back pain, sciatica, varicose veins, rectal tumors, depression, immune related disorders
• Mental and Emotional Issues - survival, self esteem, social order, security, family
• Information Stored Inside Root Chakra - familial beliefs, superstitions, loyalty, instincts, physical pleasure or pain, touch
• Area of Body Governed - spinal column, kidneys, legs, feet, rectum, immune system
• Exercises that stimulate the root chakra
• Foods that fuel the root chakra

Gemstones and Flower Essences

Gemstones and Flower Essences that stimulate, cleanse and energize the root chakra

• Gemstones - Hematite, Black Tourmaline, Onyx
• Flower Essences - Corn, Clematis, Rosemary

Learning About Chakras
Root Chakra
Sacral Chakra
Solar Plexus Chakra
Heart Chakra
Throat Chakra
Brow (Third-Eye) Chakra
Crown Chakra

Are You Adequately Grounded?

How often have you been told that "grounding" is important? What does it mean to be ungrounded anyway? Taking this quiz will offer you clues as to which characteristics you have, and whether the actions or reactions that you take are helping you to stay grounded or are actually aiding your energetic retreats from your physical self.

Are You Adequately Grounded? - take this quiz now

Bibliography:
Anatomy of the Spirit
Flower Essence Repertory
Hands of Light
Love is in the Earth

Copyright © Phylameana lila Désy - Sep 1998
updated Mar 24 2006