Root Chakra the foundational basis of who we are
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What is the purpose of the Root Chakra?
How many of you experience feeling like you aren’t grounded? How about not being connected to Earth? I’ve seen many people that look like they are floating outside of their bodies and have no interest in being outside and connecting with the Earth for a strong foundation. The Root Chakra corresponds with our core needs and the energy center that sets the stage for the rest of our chakras. It helps to govern our physical energies giving us a sense of safety and security with other people, ourselves and trusting in life. It is also known as the “Muladhara” and is located at the base of our spine. When this area is blocked, it can manifest in various physical, emotional, and mental imbalances. By working on the root chakra, energy practitioners can help unblock and revitalize this vital energy center. Energy and Sound work can be a small part in helping to get you back to connecting with Earth and Grounding.
The color representing the root chakra is red which symbolizes movement, power and raw energy. It can also symbolize that rage or passion that is exhibited, two very opposing emotions. The basic foundation of our energetic system as it is first entrance in to the physical world. If fully healed it can help with your prosperity, abundance, and financial health. In order to do this though, we cannot keep observing the world from outside of our bodies and not connecting with the earth.
Root Chakra Blockages and what to do to clear the blockages
Root Chakra energy blockages can occur as a result of emotional or physical trauma, stress, fear, depression, anxiety, chronic negativity, or even constipation. In other words energetic and/or physical trauma to the body which needs to be addressed. These blockages impede the smooth flow of energy through the root chakra (your foundation) and to the other chakras. One of the primary functions of the root chakra is to connect us to the earth and provide a sense of grounding and stability - that solid foundation we need a world of high tech and mind work. So many of us no longer have that connection to the earth with the jobs that we do and the lives we lead in apartments/condos, HOAs, offices, etc where there is no connection to the earth.
The planet Mars helps to rule this chakra. Mars is the planet for correct and right action and when your foundation is strong and you feel grounded your instincts can start to kick in as that guide. The element that represents the root chakra is the Earth; so things you could be doing, walking barefoot in nature, taking a bath with herbs/Epsom salt, spending time in a salty body of water, working with an energy/sound healer, and working with grounding crystals like Red Jasper, Fire Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Hematite, Mahogany Obsidian, Bloodstone, and Tourmaline are all beneficial. Ensure you charge and cleanse crystals regularly to keep them free flowing with good energy. Find an energy and sound practitioner that resonates with you.
Self Awareness and Empowerment
You need to play an active role in your well being to ensure that grounding and balance with the earth. Identify emotional wounds and trauma that would affect the balance of your root chakra. Understanding the emotional wounds and trauma and talking with an energy coach or therapist or doing light/shadow work will all help you achieve healing goals. Be aware that areas that can be affected in the body are suprarenal glands, prostate, kidneys, bladder and spine. Energy work is a portion to help move energy around to open one up to light/shadow work, as well as talking to a therapist to become more self aware of how you are feeling and why you are feeling a certain way and in some cases even working with a professional to talk through observations.
Talking or complaining about the same things over and over and over again is living in that stuck space and energy. Working through the load you carry on your back will help allow you to finally start to put all of the rocks down that you carry. Let’s work together to lesson that burden and lighten the load. Your manifestations, survival, grounding and stability will all start to open you up to a new look at the earth and universe. I am available to help you facilitate your journey of healing see the links below.
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