The root chakra is our foundation, it is the first chakra and relates to our overall health, self-preservation, vitality (life force), being grounded and is associated with the adrenal glands. What does a clear and connected root chakra look and feel like? Your energy sustains you all day and evening, you feel safe and secure on Earth and optimistic about life. You feel connected to your physical body, grounded to Mother Earth, connected to family, friends and community.
When the root chakra is congested, you may experience anxiety, stress, fear or physical fatigue even when you get enough sleep. You can be easily distracted or feel scattered. The adrenal glands are governed by this chakra. The glands control your fight-flight or freeze response. When you feel unsafe, they go into action, even if it is only a perceived threat, not real. Your thoughts of what if ……… happens, or thinking about a traumatic experience of the past can trigger the response. Your nervous system is constantly in the alert phase which affects you physically, mentally and emotionally. When people are constantly in their head thinking about the past or future they are not in the present moment. They are disconnected from themselves, others and Mother Earth. They miss out on life as it is happening in front of them!
We call this being ungrounded. So what does it mean to be grounded? Being grounded means you are in a state in which your energetic self is present through-out your physical body, you are observant of yourself, your relationships to others, and your surroundings. Unfortunately, being in an ungrounded state is very common and for many the norm.
Here are a few tips on how to support the root chakra and ground yourself so energy can flow and you feel fully alive:
Connect with your body through physical activity such as yoga, walking, physical exercise
Connect with Mother Earth by gardening, walking/hiking in a park, forest or on a beach, cooking (especially fresh vegetables).
Do a grounding meditation which can take anywhere from 5-30 minutes. Imagine yourself as a tree growing roots into the Earth, connecting with the Earth’s core and your limbs going up into the sky connecting with the Universal energy.
Essential oils can be inhaled or applied topically (diluted) to help clear and balance the chakra. Here are just a few suggestions but there are many more possibilities. Rosewood, cedar wood, patchouli, cinnamon.
Crystals that support the root chakra are ruby, bloodstone, hematite to name just a few.
Affirmations: I am safe, the earth supports me. I have the energy to do all I want to do. I am grounded and balanced.
I would love to hear what worked for you and how you felt after doing one or more of the above. Leave me a comment or email me at la****@***************od.com If you would like a free 30 min consultation to discuss your needs and what I do to help clear and balance your chakras click here. If you want to schedule a healing touch session to support your mind, body and spirit, click here.