1st Chakra              Root Chakra

Location: Base of spine

Color: Red

Sense: Smell

Motto: I have

Mantra:  LAM

Musical Note: C

Life Lesson: Standing up for oneself

Represents: Survival of fight or flight

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What affects it: Survival issues, such as money and food

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Organs affected: Bones, feet, rectum, immune system, nails, colon, blood, prostate gland, kidneys and bladder, the vertebral column, hips and legs

 

Associated problems: constipation, diarrhea, colitis, Crohn's disease, cold fingers and toes, the frequency of urination, hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney stones, impotence, hip problems

 

These are the effects on the body from an unbalanced Chakra:

Disconnection from body

Underweight or obese

Fearful

Anxious

You can’t settle down

Poor focus and discipline

Poor boundaries

Chronic disorganization

Financial difficulty

Hoarding

Material fixation

Greed

Sluggish, lazy, tired

Low self-esteem

Self-centered

Self-destructive behavior

Instability, ungrounded

 

These are the effects on the body from a balanced Chakra:

Comfortable in body

Vitality

Prosperity

The feeling of safety and security

Trustful

Optimistic

Acceptance of others

Healthy

Able to relax

Grounded, stable

High physical energy

Demonstrate self-mastery

 

These are the emotional ailments on the body:

Mental lethargy

Spaciness

Emotionally needy

Incapable of inner stillness

Inability to provide for life’s necessities

Inability to stand up for self

Panic attacks

 

These are the physical ailments on the body:

Frequent illness

Issues with legs, knees, feet, the base of the spine

Buttocks

Disorders of the bowel, anus, large intestine

Disorders of the teeth, bones

Eating disorders

Fatigue

Poor circulation

Poor metabolism

Issues with Arthritis

Constipation

 

Healing Exercises: The Root Chakra is all about feeling grounded. Walking barefoot in the grass, ocean, dirt is a great way to be grounded.     

 

Healing Foods: Beets, cherries, red cabbage, red currants, red peppers, plums, strawberries, tomatoes, watermelon, watercress

 

Healing Crystals: Bloodstone, Tiger’s eye, Hematite, Smoky Quartz, Moss Agate, Garnet, Tourmaline, Red Jasper and Obsidian

 

Healing Fragrance, incense/oils: Cedarwood, Myrrh, Patchouli, Frankincense, Oakmoss, Benzoin, Spikenard, Vetiver                 

 

Healing Affirmations:

My body is becoming more important to me. I nurture it constantly.

I am taking responsibility for my life. I can cope with any situation.

I recognize the abundance of love, trust, care surrounding me.

I deserve the best that life has to offer.

My needs are always met.

I am stable, safe and secure.

I have unshakable trust. It sustains me.

I am rooted in life, and in myself.

 

Reiki, Energy Healing and Chakra/Aura Clearing can assist with this.