Jan 29, 20223 min read

Root Chakra- Muladhara

Updated: Feb 23

What is this chakra all about? Keep reading and feel free to save the photos for later. I also have a Root Chakra Reiki Activation video to use in meditation or just play for grounding.

Located at the base of the spine, the pelvic floor, and the first three vertebrae, the root chakra is responsible for your sense of safety and security on this earthly journey. The word Muladhara breaks down into two Sanskrit words: Mula meaning “root” and Adhara, which means “support” or “base.”

This is the first of the chakras of matter. Balancing the root chakra creates the solid foundation for opening the chakras above. Imagine that you’re laying the foundation for a house in which you’re going to live for a long time. A solid foundation embedded in firm soil will provide the stability you need to create a home filled with joy for years to come. The root chakra is comprised of whatever grounds you to stability in your life. This includes your basic needs such as food, water, shelter, and safety, as well as your more emotional needs such as letting go of fear. When these needs are met, you feel grounded and safe, and you tend to worry less day to day.

Imbalances in the Root Chakra

If there is an imbalance in the root chakra you may experience anxiety disorders, fears, or nightmares. Physical imbalances may manifest as problems in the colon, with the bladder, with elimination, or with lower back, leg, or feet issues. In men, prostate problems may occur. Eating disorders may also be a sign of a root chakra imbalance.

How to Balance Muladhara

While meditation does connect you to a higher spiritual plane, it also serves to ground you. You may not always be able to trust that the world will give you what you need to survive, but connection to your spirit team and trust in a power higher than yourself will give you what you need to feel safe. Try to spend time in nature with your bare feet on the ground. Connect with nature- trees, flowers, plants, and experience them with your five senses. When you meditate, use something that you can smell to ground you to the experience. Incense, candles, and essential oils. More below!

Root Chakra Healing/Balancing Essential Oils-

-Cedarwood -Frankincense -Pepper -Patchouli -Sandalwood -Vetiver -Cloves

Root Chakra Healing/Balancing Crystals-

-Smoky Quartz -Red Aventurine -Tourmaline -Hematite -Bloodstone -Tiger’s Eye

Root Chakra Healing/Balancing Foods-

-Beets -Radishes -Carrots -Potatoes -Garlic -Eggs -Peppers

Root Chakra Affirmations-

-My body is a safe home for my radiant spirit. -I am safe and secure. -I am rooted in this present moment. -I am grounded. -I am exactly where I am meant to be. -I have everything I need. -My body takes care of me. -I am always supported and protected. -I inhale trust and exhale fear.

Reiki Energy Healing Frequency for the Root Chakra- 228 Hz. Muladhara, or the Root Chakra, is located at the base of your spine. It provides you with a base or foundation for life, and it helps you feel grounded and able to withstand challenges. Your root chakra is responsible for your sense of security and stability. You can listen and read the healing mantras or just close your eyes and breathe. Breathe out stress and anxiety and breathe in positive energy and healing.