The
Root Chakra
Your Connection To Gaia, Mother Earth
The root chakra is where you align your energy with the nurturing, supportive vibration of Mother Earth.
Keyword:
Self-Preservation
The base / root chakra supports your quest for survival. Feeling
grounded and
secure, you are safe to make your way in the world, providing house and
home
and all that you need as a physical being. This energy center
stimulates the
survival instincts (fight or flight response) not only for yourself and
your
loved ones, but for the human species as a whole.
Located
at
the base of the spine it affects the solid and dense aspects of body.
This
includes the legs, hips, bones, large intestines, lower back, the
elimination
system and the adrenal glands.
A
Strong Foundation...
The
first
chakra resonates with the colour deep red which is the slowest
vibration of the
rainbow. Chakra therapy enhances physical vitality, energy and
strength.
Keep
this
chakra healthy and balanced to ensure a solid foundation for your life.
If
this chakra
is blocked you may start to feel fearful and insecure, as if you do not
have
roots or grounding. If you are greedy and materialistic the root chakra
will be
over-active.
Rather
than
attempting to close this chakra, channel the energy into the other
chakras,
starting with the sacral chakra.
Goddess
Gaia ...
The element of the base chakra is earth. For assistance is balancing
this
chakra call on the essence of Goddess Gaia, Mother Earth who represents
the
Divine Mother. She provides a strong foundation for physical health,
wealth,
survival, safety, trust and security. She supports you in providing
abundance,
being in touch with your physical body and to stay grounded.