10 Ways to Open Your Root Chakra and Build an Unshakeable Sense of Security in the WorldSkip directly to techniques for root chakra clearing.Maybe you're going through a hard time, or maybe it's a more deeply ingrained part of your nature--but whatever the cause, you're feeling anxious, insecure, vulnerable, unable to relax and let your guard down. 
If this sounds like you, it might help you to learn some ways to clear and balance your root chakra.This chakra--Muladhara in Sankrit--is the first of the seven chakras. It's the key to feeling grounded, safe, and secure in the world, and as such, it's the foundation for your health, and for the development of all your other chakras. Clearing, balancing, and opening your first chakra can help you get your feet back under you when you're feeling like you're "losing your grip." It can help you relax, feel calmer and more secure, and let go of nagging fears. It can help you gain the feeling that you truly belong in the universe, and that everything will turn out basically alright for you. That's a good feeling! When you feel deeply secure, you can turn your attention to more interesting things--relationships, art, creating, career, learning, spiritual development, rock-climbing, ferret-raising--the possibilities are endless! You don't have to be a trained energy healer to heal your root chakra. Read on to learn 10 down-to-earth, satisfying ways that you can give your root chakra a "tune-up." But first: What Are the Chakras?Chakras are organs of our energy body. They act as energy portals, exchanging energy with the rest of the cosmos.There are seven primary chakras, located along the center line of the upper body, from the bottom of the spine to the top of the head. Each chakra is associated with different glands, organs, body areas, and elements of our life, personality, and spiritual development. The chakras are critical to our physical health, the quality of our life, and our ability to develop spiritually. The Healthy ChakraA healthy chakra is open, allowing energy to flow freely both horizontally, in an exchange of energy with the universe, and vertically, connecting it with the other chakras.It's very common to have one or more chakras that is blocked or out of balance to some degree. This can cause disruptions in a person’s body, mind, spirit, and life. These disruptions can range from a sense of unwellness and unease, to more serious problems--actual dis-ease in one's body or dysfunction in one's life. (To learn more about chakra blockages, go here.) What is the Root Chakra?The muladhara, or root chakra is located at the base of the spine. Its keyword is "survival." It relates to the physical self, self-preservation, survival instincts, our connection to our bodies and the earth, and our sense of safety, security, and belonging in the world. Its related color is red, and its related element is earth.Is Your First Chakra Healthy?Someone with a healthy root chakra will usually have a basic sense of security and safety in the world. They will be well- grounded, with "common sense." The practical side of their life will usually function fairly smoothly. They will have a sense of having (or being able to get) enough material resources to meet their needs. They will likely be fairly at ease with their own body, as well as their life. Often, though not always, they will have a relatively healthy physical body, with healthy bones, feet, legs, colon and adrenal glands. Their bowels will function well, and their weight will be in a healthy range.
Intention Matters!Remember, you are working with your subtle energy. Your intention matters! Before doing one of the activities above, set your intention. For example, you might set and hold the intention to clear and balance your first chakra, to build your sense of safety, security, and ability to survive in the world, to enhance your ability to tap into the universal abundance, to increase your ability to finish things that you start, etc.Just make your purpose clear, perform the activity mindfully, and as you're doing it, occasionally take a moment to silently affirm that your actions are creating your intention. Using any of the activities in conjunction with the affirmations is also very effective. Seek Professional Help IfRemember, these suggestions are not meant to replace qualified professional health care. If you have any concerns about your physical or mental health, seek the help of a qualified medical or mental health professional.More About Healing the ChakrasLearn more about healing the chakras here .More Information About ChakrasFor additional general information about chakras, you can go to the Chakras main page.For more specific information about individual chakras, go to the Chakra Chart page. Learn More About The Individual Chakras and How to Clear ThemIf you are interested in in-depth information about each of the other 7 chakras and how to clear and cultivate them, here are the links:Learn how to clear and balance your sacral chakra (2nd) and open to joy. Go from Root Chakra to Chakras main page. Go to The Energy Healing Site home page . |
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