Root Chakra: Everything You Need to Know About Muladhara

Root Chakra: Everything You Need to Know About

Muladhara

          Our bodies are full of energy focal points called Chakras. Each of these points affect aspects of our emotional and physical well-being that are associated with each Chakra. The Root Chakra is also known as Muladhara. Mula means root and adhara means support. The Chakras begin at the base of the spine starting with the Root Chakra. From there the Chakras move vertically up the body following with the Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye, and Crown Chakra.

          Have trouble focusing lately? Have a lack of energy and feeling easily overwhelmed? How about maybe feeling a little insecure? While these feelings are always valid, these feelings could be signs of a blocked Root Chakra. The Root Chakra is an energy center located at the base of the spine and pelvic floor. This energy point focuses on your basic human needs being met. Such needs include our sense of security, stability, safety, and self-image. Throughout your life, when your basic needs are not met this can cause your Root Chakra to become blocked. A blocked Chakra can cause not only physical imbalances such as health but can also cause emotional imbalances. Keeping each Chakra balanced is key to living the most amazing human experience possible.

A Balanced Root Chakra

          When your basic needs are met, this leads to a balanced Root Chakra. A balanced Chakra means your energy is aligned both emotionally and physically. With a balanced Root Chakra, you will feel calm, grounded, safe, secure, and supported. Firstly, a healthy lifestyle is essential to gaining balance within your Root Chakra. This means maintaining a healthy nutritious diet, staying hydrated, and moving your body regularly. Secondly, a sense of safety is needed to obtain a balanced Root. For example, setting defined boundaries for yourself. Boundaries are vital for your Root Chakra and finding out what this means for you is extremely important. Putting yourself in harm’s way or an uncomfortable situation can be detrimental to your emotional and spiritual healing. Yes, getting out of your comfort zone is great, but of course, you need boundaries in place to protect you and your energy. Thirdly, on your journey of balancing your Root Chakra, stability in all aspects is needed. For Example, this may include work stability if you wish to have a job. Maintaining a secure work life is a huge factor in feeling secure and stable which is what the Root Chakra is all about! Hopping around from job to job or even being in a toxic work environment can be absolutely draining. Lastly, having a healthy self-image greatly affects your Root Chakra. Self-image is not how you are viewed by others, but how you view yourself. To become balanced, you must love yourself, accept yourself, and be undeniably you.

An Unbalanced Root Chakra

          Your Root Chakra can become unbalanced or blocked when you neglect your basic needs as a human being. Neglecting your needs is in turn neglecting yourself. Self-neglect can manifest in many ways. This may include an unhealthy diet as well as self-destructive tendencies such as talking down to yourself and not allowing yourself to have defined boundaries. When your Root Chakra is imbalanced you may experience fatigue, inability to focus, feelings of insecurity, feeling as if you don’t belong, constantly feeling overwhelmed, you’re always in survival mode, and exhibiting excessive amounts of fear. Do any of these symptoms sound familiar? Don’t worry, there are several ways to work on healing your Root Chakra.

Balancing, Healing, and Reconnecting to The Root Chakra

          There are several things that you can do to nurture your Root Chakra. Aids that may help you in reconnecting with your Root Chakra include diet, essential oils, crystals, manifestation, and yoga. Even actions as simple as taking a shower, going for a walk, or getting out in nature can aid you in reconnecting to your Root Chakra.

Foods to Reconnect with The Root Chakra

The Root Chakra is symbolized by red, therefore, eating red foods can aid in reconnection. Root vegetables are also a great aid in reconnecting you to your Root Chakra. Some examples of great foods to eat include red apples, raspberries, strawberries, red bell peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, carrots, ginger, and radishes.

Metaphysical tools to Reconnect with The Rook Chakra

          Firstly, essential oils have limitless uses in herbal healing. This even applies to reconnecting with the Root Chakra. Some essential oils you can use include cedarwood for grounding, frankincense for abandoning feelings of fear, and patchouli for peace and abundance. Essential oils can be used during meditation by diffusing them and can also be worn throughout your day. Crystals are also a great tool to reconnect you to your Root Chakra. Frequently used crystals include carnelian for confidence and courage, black tourmaline for grounding and protection, and red jasper for motivation and endurance. Crystals can be used by wearing them as jewelry, keeping them with you in your pocket, or holding them during meditation.

Manifesting to Reconnect with The Root Chakra

          Manifesting is a tool used to speak your desires into the universe in order to attract them to you. This is not done with I hopes, or I wants but rather I ams and I haves. Here are a few examples of manifestations to reconnect with your Root Chakra.        

• I am connected to the energy of the universe.
• My body, mind, and spirit are grounded, safe, and secure.
• My energy is firmly rooted into the Earth.
• I am safe. I am secure. I am stable. I am the most divine version of myself I can be.

Yoga to Reconnect with The Root Chakra

          Yoga is a great way to aid you in staying centered and grounded. It is also a great way to get your body moving which in turn is great for your Root Chakra. Yoga can be done in the comfort of your home or even in a relaxing and safe outdoors setting. Common poses used to reconnect to the Root Chakra include Malasana, Uttanasana, Janu Sirsasana, and Sukhasana. If you’re a beginner and these words look a bit scary that is absolutely fine. A simple YouTube search of Root Chakra yoga routines can easily be done!

          In the end, there is no exact way to reconnect with the Root Chakra. Healing and reconnection are completely different for everyone, and that on its own is what makes the human experience so beautiful. Everyone is different. We all must discover ourselves to discover what works best for us. Take what aids in your healing and leave what doesn’t. So, what does balance mean to you?