Root chakra

When we talk about energy work or spiritual alignment, everything begins at the root.

The Root Chakra, or Muladhara, is the very foundation of our chakra system. It sits at the base of the spine, nestled near the tailbone, and governs our sense of safety, stability, and belonging. This is the chakra of survival—it’s where we anchor into the earth, into our bodies, and into the present moment.

🟥 Colour: Red
🌱 Element: Earth
📍 Location: Base of the spine, pelvic floor
🌀 Symbolism: Grounding, safety, security, physical identity, connection to the earth, tribe, and ancestry

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Signs Your Root Chakra May Be Out of Balance

Because the root chakra is so foundational, when it’s out of balance, everything else can feel a little shaky.

When it’s underactive or blocked, you might experience:

• Constant anxiety or fear
• Difficulty trusting yourself or others
• Feeling disconnected, spacey or “ungrounded”
• Financial instability or obsession with money
• Chronic fatigue or physical weakness
• Avoiding responsibilities or struggling with discipline

When it’s overactive, you might feel:

• Overly controlling or rigid
• Quick to anger, reactive
• Obsessed with routine or material things
• Hyper-focused on physical survival, even when you’re safe
• Excessive attachment to people, places, or possessions
  

Both extremes can keep you in a state of survival rather than thriving. You might find yourself stuck in repetitive cycles, constantly chasing stability without ever feeling stable.

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How to Bring the Root Chakra Back Into Balance

The good news? Root chakra healing is all about coming back to your body, your breath, and the Earth beneath your feet.

Here are a few powerful practices to help bring this energy center back into harmony:

🌿 Ground yourself daily – Walk barefoot on the earth, sit under a tree, or simply breathe deeply with your hands placed on your lower belly. Let yourself feel held.

🧘‍♀️ Movement & stillness – Gentle yoga flows (especially poses like mountain pose, warrior, or child’s pose) can help reconnect you with your body. Likewise, stillness—through meditation or simply being—can invite in calm and safety.

🔥 Affirmations for grounding:

“I am safe.”
“I am grounded in my body.”
“I trust in the flow of life.”
“I belong here.”

🍎 Nourish your body – Eat grounding foods like root vegetables, protein, and warming soups. Drink plenty of water and honour your physical vessel.

🎶 Sound & frequency – The root chakra resonates with the sound “LAM.” Try chanting this during meditation or listening to 396 Hz solfeggio frequencies to support emotional release and grounding.

🕯️ Create a sense of home – Whether that’s cleansing your space, creating a cozy corner, or establishing a routine, creating a feeling of safety in your physical environment reflects and supports the root chakra’s needs.

Healing the root chakra is a journey of coming home—to your body, to the Earth, and to the deepest, most stable part of yourself. When this chakra is in balance, we feel steady, secure, and deeply rooted in who we are.

So if life ever feels chaotic or you find yourself spiralling, come back to the root. Breathe. Ground. Trust. You are safe. You are supported. You belong here. 🌍❤️