Healing The Root Chakra

The Root Chakra—also known as the Muladhara Chakra—is the very foundation of our energy system. Nestled at the base of the spine, near the tailbone, it governs our sense of safety, survival, security and grounding. When your Root Chakra is balanced, you feel stable, connected to the Earth and ready to tackle life’s ups and downs. When it’s off-kilter, you might notice anxiety, fear or a deep sense of disconnection.

Root Chakra Basics

Colour: Red

Element: Earth

Governs: Physical identity, stability, basic needs (food, shelter, safety)

Mantra: “LAM”

Signs of an Imbalanced Root Chakra

Underactive Root Chakra

• Chronic anxiety or fear

• Feeling disconnected from body or home

• Financial insecurity or scarcity mindset

• Low energy, fatigue

Overactive Root Chakra

• Greed or material obsession

• Aggression or irritability

• Resistance to change

• Clinging to control or rigid routines

Grounding Practices for Muladhara Chakra Healing

• Earthing: Walk barefoot on grass, sand or soil to reconnect with the Earth’s energy.

• Nature Immersion: Spend time under trees, beside streams, or simply lie on the ground and feel its support.

• Earth Work: Gardening, playing in the sand or touching earth with your hands and feet can be deeply healing.

Physical Activities to Support Grounding

·      Yoga Poses: Mountain, Warrior I, Tree

·      Core-Strengthening Exercise: Pilates or targeted strength work

·      Outdoor Movement: Hiking, walking or gentle running in natural surroundings

Powerful Root Chakra Affirmations

Repeat these mantras daily—either aloud or silently—to bolster your sense of safety and belonging:

“I am safe and secure.”

“I am grounded and connected to the Earth.”

“I trust in the process of life.”

“I am exactly where I need to be in this life, and I belong here.”

Nutrition for Root Chakra Balance

Grounding foods support your Muladhara energy centre:

• Root Vegetables: Carrots, beets, potatoes—foods that grow deep in the earth.

• Protein-Rich Choices: Lentils, beans, eggs, lean meats.

• Red-Coloured Foods: Apples, tomatoes, red peppers—to resonate with the chakra’s red hue.

Crystals & Essential Oils for Root Chakra Healing

Crystals:

• Red Jasper

• Garnet

• Hematite

Essential Oils:

• Patchouli

• Vetiver

• Cedarwood

Place crystals on your lower spine during meditation or diffuse oils while practising grounding breaths.

Breathwork & Meditation for Grounding

Slow Restorative Breathing:

•  Sit upright with your spine long.

• Inhale slowly through the nose, drawing energy from the base of your spine up towards your chest.

• Exhale fully (nose or mouth), releasing any tension lodged in your root.

Even just a few minutes of this grounding meditation can calm the nervous system and strengthen your Root Chakra.

Why Root Chakra Healing Matters

When life’s roller coaster brings stress—whether through financial hardship, uncertainty or general anxiety—nurturing your Root Chakra keeps you present and resilient. A balanced Muladhara Chakra fosters a deep sense of belonging on this Earth plane and lays a stable foundation for healing the other chakras.

Remember, all seven chakras are connected—when one falls out of balance, it can ripple through your entire energy system. Give yourself grace when you feel ungrounded and lean into radical self-love to begin true, lasting healing.

Ready to Ground Your Energy?

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