Root Chakra
Root Chakra – Muladhara 🌿🔴
The Root Chakra, or Muladhara (meaning “root support”), is the foundation of our energy system. Located at the base of the spine, it connects us to the Earth, providing a sense of stability, security, and belonging.
Element: Earth 🌍
Colour: Red ❤
Bija Mantra (Sound): LAM 🔊
Physical Connection: Legs, feet, lower spine, adrenal glands
Emotional & Spiritual Role: Safety, grounding, survival, financial security, trust in life
❌ Blocked or Underactive:
Feeling anxious, fearful, or disconnected
Lack of motivation or instability in life
Financial struggles or scarcity mindset
Trouble trusting yourself or others
Weak immune system, fatigue, or issues with legs, feet, or lower back
🔥 Overactive:
Excessive fear or attachment to material things
Controlling or aggressive behaviour
Resistance to change, feeling stuck
Hoarding or overindulgence in food, money, or possessions
❤ Balanced:
✔ Feeling safe, secure, and confident
✔ Strong sense of belonging and trust in life
✔ Stable energy levels and physical vitality
✔ Grounded, present, and resilient in challenges
Practices to Align the Root Chakra:
🌿 Grounding Activities: Walking barefoot on earth (Earthing), spending time in nature
🧘 Yoga Poses: Mountain Pose (Tadasana), Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I), Child’s Pose (Balasana)
🎶 Sound Healing: Chanting LAM or listening to drumming sounds
🔥 Affirmations:
“I am safe, secure, and grounded.”
“I trust the universe to provide for me.”
“I am strong, stable, and supported.”
🍎 Root Chakra Foods: Root vegetables (carrots, potatoes, beets), red fruits (strawberries, cherries), protein-rich foods
The Root Chakra is our foundation—when it is strong, we feel unshakable in life. Take time to ground, nourish your body, and trust in your path.
