Chakra 1 of 7:
Base (Root) Chakra (Reference)
The Root Chakra symbol - A four-petaled lotus flower with a downward-pointing triangle. The triangle symbolises the spirit connecting with matter, grounding on the earth and our earthly existence, in our bodies and its energy is based on the earth element.It provides the foundation on which we build our life.
It supports us in growing and feeling safe into exploring all the aspects of life in particular around the idea of survival and safety. The root chakra is where we ground ourselves into the earth and anchor our energy into the manifest world.
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Base (Root) Chakra - more details (Reference)
Key characteristics is associated with:
Security, Safety, Survival, Support & foundation for living our lives
Basic needs (food, sleep, shelter, self-preservation, etc.)
Physicality, physical identity and aspects of self grounding.
What happens when the first chakra is imbalanced (over or under active)?
At the emotional level, the deficiencies or imbalance in the first chakra are related to:
Excessive negativity, cynicism, greed, materialism, eating disorders.
Excessive feeling of insecurity, constantly living in survival mode.
Difficult to feel safe, everything looks like a potential threat.
A blocked root chakra may turn into behaviors ruled mainly by fear.
On the same line, when the root chakra is overactive, fear might turn into greed, materialism and paranoia, which are extreme forms of manifestation of imbalance in the first chakra. Issues with control over food intake &diet are related to it.
Opening the root chakra
Engage more in grounding and earth-related activities (for example, connection with nature, gardening, cooking healthy, hiking).
Work at growing your ”roots” in a safe and comfortable environment (i.e., surround yourself with earth colors, objects reminding you of nature, stability; or on the contrary, if you wish to feel less stuck, do the opposite).
Affirmations to balance Root Chakra
:-: I am grounded :-: I am always safe :-: The universe will always provide for me :-: It is ok for me to receive support in all forms :-: I am in good health :-: I have a healthy body :-: I am abundant :-: Money flows to me :-: My home is safe and secure :-: My future is financially secure :-: I love my body :-: I am grounded and connected to Mother Earth :-: My needs are always met :-: I am a divine being of light :-: I am safe :-: I am protected :-: I am secure :-:
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