How to balance and activate the root chakra?

The word "chakra" comes from Sanskrit and means wheel or circle. The chakra is a fine material center of life energy, also described as an energy vortex.

The body has many energy points, known as chakras, both large and small, and they are connected by energy channels through which life energy flows.

Today, energy therapy focuses on the seven traditional chakras along the spine, from the groin to the scalp. Each major chakra has its own specific function, and each chakra also affects other physical, mental, and spiritual functions. When the movement of energy is disrupted or even blocked in the chakras, ailments and diseases begin to occur.

The first chakra is also known as the root chakra. In Sanskrit it is also called muladhara. In Sanskrit the meaning of the word muladhara can be separated in two terms: mula, which means "root", and adhara, which means "support" or "base".

OVERVIEW OF ROOT CHAKRA

Location: the base of spine, in the area between the carcase and the anus, opens downwards towards the ground

Body parts/organs:

Each chakra is responsible for supplying energy to the organs and parts of the body in which it is located. The root chakra supplies energy to the whole pelvic area, at the same time it takes care of the excretion of residuesand it affects the quality of blood and cell structures. It is also responsible for the anus, colon and sciatic nerve, in some cases also the prostate. It rules everyhting that is hard in the body: the spine, bones, joints, nails, teeth. It also affects legs and feet.

Color: red

Element: earth

Planet: Saturn

Day of the week: Saturday

Mantra: „LAM“

Motto: I am

Sense: smell

Themes: vitality, will to live, life, survival, stability, steadiness, trust (trust in life and self-confidence), grounding, living in harmony with nature, contact with earth and nature

WHEN THE ROOT CHAKRA IS BALANCED

Balancing the root chakra provides a solid foundation for opening the upper chakras. Imagine laying the foundation for a house where you plan to live for a long time. A solid foundation laid in solid ground provides the stability you need to create a home filled with joy in the future.

Root chakra is the source of vitality. If the root chakra is balanced, then you can accept and meet challengesthat life brings you. You feel secure and safe, grounded, fearless and happy with life.

Balanced first chakra helps choose a satisfying way of life and a suitable profession, because there is confidence in life. It also helps create happy and rewarding relationships and makes it easier to achieve emotional and physical well-being along with material contentment.

People with a strong root chakra are calm and don't get distracted easily, they are self-aware and they know their needs, and are balanced internally.

BLOCKED OR OUT OF BALANCE ROOT CHAKRA

Emotional sense of security as an adult is closely related to childhood. If you didn't have a secure attachment to your parent(s) as a child, for example if your basic needs (both physical and emotional) were not addressed immediately as a child or you had lack of affection or your self-esteem was undermined in a different way, then there is a high probability that you grew up with a blocked or out of balance root chakra, which you now need to start harmonizing and activating yourself. Of course, later life experiences can also push the root chakra out of balance.

Psychological characteristics of disharmony:

low self-esteem, insecurity, fear, anxiety, depression, clinginess in relationships (co-dependence) and also to places / things, negative and self-destructive patterns of thought and behavior, may also manifest as greedy, selfish and aggressive behavior, may lead to excessive alcohol consumption or rampant sexual behavior, constant unfounded fear of financial problems

Physical characteristics of disharmony:

constipation and other intestinal problems, tiredness and exhaustion, haemorrhoids, varicose veins, low or high blood pressure, weak immune system, sciatic nerve pain, lumbar pain, bladder, kidney, and prostate problems, anemia, exercise or sports are averse, dissatisfied with your body, reluctant to be in the fresh air or outdoors, cold hands and feet

TEST HOW STRONG IS YOUR ROOT CHAKRA

• Do you often have lumbar or sciatic nerve pain?
• Have you often had lower back pain?
• Are you reluctant to spend time in the fresh air and outdoors?
• Do you catch a cold easily and are your hands and feet often cold?
• Do you feel bad or uncomfortable in your body?
• Are you afraid of the future?
• Do you have unfounded fears about financial problems?
• Do you often feel that you are losing your ground?
• Do you get tired easily?
• Do you trust life?
• Do you exercise reluctantly?

If you answered "yes" to more than six questions , then your first chakra is weak and definitely needs more support. By raising energy levels in the area, it can help coping with the ailments.

If you answered "yes" to four to six questions , the imbalance is not yet greatly developed, but this chakra should nevertheless be addressed and cared for, for example through aromatherapy (see recommendations below).

If you answered "yes" to less than four questions , there is only slight disharmony. However, so that the situation doesn't culminate further, it is advisable to deal with this chakra proactively and take care of it. In this way, it is also possible to prevent possible later complaints and diseases.

ACTIVATING ROOT CHAKRA

Chakras can be activated and balanced through energetic therapies, like Reiki or other energetic massages, as well as physiotherapy, yoga, meditations and much more. But it is also very important to contribute to changing your own lifestyle and thought patternsto maximize the effect and keep the result permanent.

There is a lot that you can do yourself to support and strengthen the chakras. The movement of energy can already be harmonized through conscious thinking and experience of nature. It is also possible to do various healing exercises, which we will look at below.

At this point, however, it is also appropriate to recall the good old grain of wisdom that everything you think, you become, and you will draw it to your life. Thus, in addition to various therapies and other supportive practicies, it is important to monitor and work with your thoughts and attitudes in order to keep yourself more balanced through directing your thoughts.

Tips for activating the root chakra

It is possible to constantly support your root chakra and help it stay in balance. You can use the following tips and tricks:

• Spend time outdoors, for example do gardening or go hiking.
• Daily walk in the fresh air help keep balanced your body, mind, and soul.
• Have a healthy lifestyle.
• Foot baths help to activate the root chakra perfectly. You can add to the bath essential oils (see recommendations below).
• It is recommended to take aromatherapeutic baths for the whole body (see recommendations below).
• Use red-coloredaround you. For example, you can bring home red flowers (geraniums, roses, tulips, poinsettia, poppies, hibiscus, etc.) or add red details to the interior.
• Eat red-colored vegetables, fruits, or berries. Prepare red-colored food. Examples of suitable fruits and berries are cowberries, cranberries, grapes, watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, cherries, plums. In addition, you can eat tomatoes, rhubarb, beets, horseradish, nettle, radish. Meat dishes are also suitable. Very hot and peppery spices are advised.
• Use semi-precious stones that are supportive to the charkra or wear jewelry made from them. Most red and black stones support the root chakra - see suggestions below.
• Repeat affirmations or chant mantras. See recommendations below.
• Meditate. You can use the suggested color meditation described below or you can listen to different chakra-supporting meditations from YouTube.
• If you can use Reiki, you can also charge your root chakra with Reiki. Or if you have not practiced Reiki before, instead you can try the healing exercises below.

Essential oils

To support and activate your root chakra you can try aromatherapy.

To do this, add 3-4 drops of a suitable essential oil to a foot bath or make pleasant warm and relaxing bath for the whole body. In addition, you can make yourself a roll-on or body oil.

For activating the root chakra, you can use the following essential oils:

rosemary, cypress, fennel, cedarwood, vetiver, patchouli, myrrh, sandalwood, juniper, angel root, copaiba, black pepper, fir, frankincense

Semi-precious stones

To support and activate your root chakra you can also use suitable crystals.

For that you can simply hold the stone in your hand until you feel that you have received its energy. Then place this hand on the chakra so that the energy of the stone can flow directly into the chakra. If you wish, you can also place the stone directly on the chakra and keep it there until you feel that the chakra is filled with the energy of the stone.

If you wear jewelry with semi-precious stonesthat support the chakra, then it's constantly sending you supportive and activating energy.

Of course, don't forget to cleanse the stones and jewelry from time to time and recharge them with fresh energy.

The root chakra is supported by the following semi-precious stones:

garnet, red jaspis, nefrite, black onyx, black tourmaline, bloodstone, fire agate, hematite, smoky quartz, ruby, coral, tiger's eye

Affirmations or positive phrases

To support and strengthen the chakra, you can repeat the following positive phrases or affirmations both in the morning after waking up and in the evening before going to bed:

• "I feel safe, secure and loved."
• "I trust life."
• "I am confident and stable."
• "I let go of worry."
• "I am kind and compassionate with myself."

You can say affirmations one by one, trying to feel the meaning of each sentence deep within yourself. Cognition makes it easier to embrace these conformations.

Mantra

Chanting mantras is an ancient and proven method of energetically strengthening the chakras. It helps release tensions and remove blockages in the chakra and activates it.

The traditional mantra of the first chakra is "LAM".

To chant a mantra, find a peaceful place where you will not be disturbed. You can sit or stand, the main thing is that you are comfortable and that your chest is open.

Close your eyes and focus all your attention on the root chakra. Once this has become the center of your awareness, you can start chanting the mantra.

When repeating the mantra, try to feel yourself inside and sense the mantra. Notice the reverberation that echoes through your body.

Breathe calmly and evenly. Try to find your rhythm, usually it goes according to the breathing.

In the beginning, practice the mantra for up to 15 minutes. If possible, repeat this often.

Color meditation

Sit on a chair or pillow, your legs in a full or half lotos position, and stretch your spine. If you wish, you can also meditate lying down.

Close your eyes and take a deep breath in and out. Turn your palms up, you can support them on your thighs while sitting. Allow the whole body to relax.

Then turn your mind inwards and focus on the location of the root chakra in the lower part of the spine (between the carcass and the anus). Imagine a warm swirl of red light flowing there.

Feel how this vortex increases when you inhale and contracts when you exhale. Watch the red light pulsate in the rhythm of your breathing. Continue breathing like this until you feel the chakra evenly filled with intense red light.

If you feel the pulsation of energy in your legs, feet and pelvis, allow the energy to calm down. Breathe deeply and calmly a few more times. Then open your eyes and return to your everyday life.

Healing exercise

Lie down and close your eyes.

Rub your palms against each other until they are warm and charged with energy. If you know how to use Reiki, you can also connect yourself with the healing power of Reiki. Then place your hands on the groin.

At the same time, try to relax and release your body from tension. Focus on breathing - take a deep breath in and out seven times. Feel the red warm energy flowing from your hands into your root chakra with each breath.

Be in the moment and feel and enjoy the warmth that flows through the first chakra. When you are ready, open your eyes and return to your daily routine.