Root Chakra (repost)

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This post is the beginning of the discussion we have talked about

regarding the energy centers or chakras. It was originally posted

in

April 1999. (Gee, has it been that long??)

 

The Root or Base Chakra

Location: at the base of the spine and opens out between the legs

in

the perineum, facing the ground.

Spinal Nerve Plexus: Coccygeal

Glands: Adrenals

Body Parts: Legs, Buttocks, Bones (structure & support)

Sanskrit Name: Muladhara

Element: Earth

Color Vibration: Red

Keynote Vibration: Middle C

Focus: Grounding, Safety and Survival

Stones: Red stones (garnet, ruby, etc)

Incense: Cedar

Foods: Proteins

Affirmations: I am Present, I am Safe, I am Thriving

Disorders: hemorrhoids, constipation/diarrhea, obesity,

depression,

dissociation, attention deficit, clumsiness, bone disorders,

sciatica,

knee problems, foot problems, failure to thrive, weakness,

paranoia,

multiple personality, sociopathy

 

When we are well connected to the earth and our root chakra is

functioning properly, we feel secure, grounded, well connected to

our

bodies and aware that we are alive. Some manifestations of a

blocked

or malfunctioning root may be minor, such as clumsiness (repeated

injuries to knees and ankles, stubbing toes, for instance) and

some

may be very severe, such as loss of moral filters (sociopathy) or

bone

disorders like osteomalacia or osteoporosis. Obesity may be due

to

subconscious attempts to ground through eating, or weight the

body

down.

 

In order to keep the root healthy, it is important to focus on

the

positive aspects of being alive and present in an incarnate body,

consume nutrients in a conscious way, and allow ourselves time

and

privacy to eliminate properly. If clumsiness is a problem, paying

attention to the mechanics of movement may be useful; Tai Chi or

martial arts training, yoga or gymnastics can support the root.

Walking barefoot, sitting on the ground, and communing with

nature are

all helpful to renew our attachment to the earth element, and

wearing

the color red, especially as underwear or footwear, can assist in

grounding. When doing healing work with the root, music in the

key of

C, along with red filtered light or red gemstones will support

the

process.

 

I was interested to read the traditional Indian correspondances

also

include animals. The " root animals " in that tradition are the

elephant, ox, and bull.

 

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