WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR ROOT CHAKRA

What is the root chakra? It’s your first and most important energy center, and it’s located at the base of your spine. It’s called “root” because it grounds you to life on Earth. 

Your root chakra is associated with self-preservation, security, survival instinct, sensuality, sexuality, and procreation. 

Let’s find out how the root chakra works, what causes a malfunctioning root chakra, and what you can do to enhance its strength!

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR ROOT CHAKRA IS OUT OF BALANCE?

When this chakra isn’t active enough or balanced correctly, we can experience a number of difficulties: insecurity about finances or safety; a feeling that our needs are never met; being too materialistic; an inability to set boundaries between oneself and others; sexual dysfunction; addictions (to drugs or alcohol for example).

 If your root chakra is blocked or not working well, then there may be a sense of feeling “unseen” and out-of-touch with what’s going on around you. Your mental clarity will decrease as well as any physical ailments that are related to being ungrounded such as aches and pains in various parts of the body. You also might find yourself overreacting easily because you’re unable to ground down when emotions come up – like anger for example. 

HOW YOU CAN BALANCE YOUR ROOT CHAKRA 

AROMATHERAPY

ANGELICA ROOT

Angelica root essential oil is a grounding aroma that helps to balance the root chakra. It also has been used in aromatherapy for fatigue and anxiety relief, so it can be beneficial during these times as well.

Angelica’s sweet woodsy scent offers energy support by enhancing awareness of your surroundings which will further energize you and uplift feelings of lightness within you! 

CEDARWOOD

Cedarwood essential oil is a grounding, earthy scent. It helps to ground our energy and bring us back to the present moment. As we move through life, we can often feel more scattered than grounded or focused on what’s happening in the here and now. When this happens, cedarwood essential oil may help you get your focus on where it needs to be – moving forward with confidence instead of feeling stuck in place without any sense of direction. In addition, its rich woodsy aroma will also create an uplifting sensation as well as provide emotional support when times are tough. 

FRANKINCENSE

Frankincense essential oil may be a helpful tool for balancing the root chakra as it has been shown to relax muscles and reduce anxiety, which are common symptoms of imbalance in this energy center. Frankincense comforting scent can stimulate feelings of peace and calm—helping you feel more grounded and at ease with your surroundings.

MYRRH

Myrrh has a grounding, calming, and cooling effect on all three of your energy centers: the upper, middle, and lower chakras. It also helps relieve anxiety and negative thoughts so you can shift into a more positive state of mind that will allow for better decision-making in life.

PATCHOULI

Patchouli essential oil can be used to release feelings of anger and negativity. It is also said to bring about a sense of balance, stability, control, and grounding while bringing joyfulness and sensuousness. Patchouli has historically been valued as an antidepressant for the soul;

CRYSTALS

BLOODSTONE

Bloodstones work to balance the root chakra by bringing energy into our bodies that is vital for living and good health. The deep red hue of the bloodstone symbolizes physical vitality, while also providing grounding effects. Bloodstones are seen as a nurturing crystal that promotes love not only for oneself but for others, too.

GARNET

It can be found in a variety of colors including red, black, and green. The color is determined by the iron content within that particular garnet stone. Garnets are used to soothe anger or rage while releasing pent-up emotions from an individual’s body. In addition, it also helps with self-control as well as mental clarity and focus on tasks at hand.

RED AGATE

Red agates have been known as stones for grounding, protection, courage, fertility and vitality.

RED AVENTURINE

Aventurine is a stone that symbolizes luck and prosperity. It’s also associated with the idea of journeys, or an adventure to come. This makes it perfect for balancing out your root chakra! This gemstone will help you regain emotional stability and get grounded in life again. Plus, owning a piece can inspire optimism and hope for the future – especially if you’ve been feeling down.

RUBY

When you’re dealing with issues around your base chakra, rubies can help ground you back into your body by bringing down anxiety and restoring the balance between spirit and matter. 

HERBS

CLOVES

Cloves can help to balance the root chakra by increasing our sense of “groundedness” and safety. Clove oil is a great way to create an aura around yourself that brings feelings of calm, strength, and stability for those who might be feeling depressed or anxious.

BURDOCK

The burdock plant itself grows with long roots that resemble vines emerging from its deep taproot; it is thus an excellent symbol for how this chakra connects to stability at both a physical level (grounded in the earth) but also at a mental level (connected through the mind).

DANDELION

Dandelion root is beneficial for the root chakra because it stimulates movement in the hips and pelvis, leading to better circulation. The plant also aids with grounding and releasing anxiety or depression. It’s best used as a tincture made from dried roots steeped in alcohol or distilled water, but can be consumed raw by chewing on fresh dandelion leaves like spinach.

ROSEMARY

The strong smell of rosemary can help us activate this energy center.

CAYENNE

This powerful spice stimulates circulation and aids in digestion, especially when it comes to spicy foods we tend to eat during the colder months of Fall and Winter. It also has a warming effect on our body that can help regulate blood pressure as well as keep us warm this time of year. Eating more hot peppers or drinking them in tea form will not only benefit your immune system but also stimulate the flow of nutrients within all seven main energy centers (chakras) in your body!

FOOD

Root vegetables like carrots, parsnips, beets, or potatoes help to balance the root chakra because of their grounding effect on the body.

BONUS TIP:

Grounding yourself in nature can help you feel secure and safe, giving your body a more stable foundation to operate from. Try walking barefoot on the beach or grass.

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