Location: Base of Spine
Color: Red
The root chakra is the grounding force that allows us to connect to the earth energies and empower our beings.
~ Exploring the Major Chakras
The root chakra is related to the anus and the adrenal glands. When poorly grounded, your spatial understanding is impaired. You may stumble around physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. Grounding enhances your ability to function effectively on a day-to-day basis.
~ Drumbeat of the Rainbow Fire
When the root chakra is blocked an individual may feel fearful, anxious, insecure and frustrated. Problems like obesity, anorexia nervosa, and knee troubles can occur. Root body parts include the hips, legs, lower back and sexual organs.
~ Study of the Chakras
Root Chakra Stones
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Ruby gemstone encourages one to follow bliss. It also acts as a "plug" for holes in the energy field. Stimulates our basic instinct for survival. Ruby strengthens both the physical and emotional heart. It brings love, confidence, loyalty, and courage.
- Red Coral is good for helping to "tame" the wildness within. Such as tempers, rages, compulsive disorders. Helps to balance us to the spiritual. A good stimulant for the root chakra. Protects one from depression and despondency.
Foods that Fuel the Root Chakra
Root vegetables, protein-rich foods, hot and peppery spices.
~Nourishing Your Energy Centers
Root Chakra Affirmation
My root chakra is deeply rooted.
~Affirmation of the Day
Root Chakra Affirmation
As your roots entwine with the Earth energy use your senses to experience the awareness of unconditional love. Drawing the Earth energy into your roots, visualising the rainbow of colours spreading upwards flowing languidly into your physical body.
~Spiritual Chakra Meditations
