The Root Chakra

Root Chakra (Muladhara)

The Root Chakra is our foundation and the feeling of being connected to earth, grounded.

Location: Base of the spine, in the terminal area.

Emotional problems affecting the Root Chakra: Survival problems such as money or food. An imbalanced Root Chakra can cause great insecurity, irritability and obsession towards materialistic aspects.

Physical health problems affecting the Root Chakra: From a physical standpoint, constipation, anemia or bladder dysfunction may be some of the symptoms of a weak Root Chakra.

Color: Red

Healing exercises: yoga & meditation, bare feet on the ground. Remember, Chakra Root is totally related to the feeling of “grounding”. Combined with specific foods (see below), meditation will restore the function of the Root Chakra and subsequently, treat the emotional and physical dysfunctions.

Healing foods: Foods colored in red (apple and red beet). Spicy spices (Cayenne red pepper and Tabasco sauce). Vegetables from the ground (potatoes and carrots), vegetable proteins.