When in balance, we feel grounded and safe. That includes basic needs like food, water, shelter, and safety as well as emotional needs like letting go of fear and anxiety. It consists of whatever grounds you to stability in your life. The root chakra corresponds to the earth element and to the roots we’ve planted, how strong they are, how deep they are, and how supportive they are. Signs of imbalance: Anxiety, nightmares, fear, pain in the feet and legs, weight gain (particularly in the bottom half of the body), feelings of disconnect or alienation Signs of balance: Feelings of security, safety, and stability Location: The base of the spine, the pelvic floor, and the first three vertebrae. Name in Sanskrit: Mula meaning “root” and Adhara meaning “support” or “base” Think of it like a house: a sturdy foundation on firm ground ensures the stability of a home for many years. The Muladhara chakra serves as the foundation for opening all of the other chakras.
In Sanskrit, Mula means “root” and Adhara means “support” or “base”.
Read more in the Complete Beginner’s Guide to the Seven Chakras. These swirling wheels of energy align along the spine, starting with the Muladhara or root chakra located at the base of the spine, the pelvic floor, and the first three vertebrae. What Is a Chakra?Īccording to Hindu and Buddhist traditions, the physical and spiritual come together in the chakras. Activating the root chakra through healing exercises can help restore the feeling of safety and grounding. Do you obsess about money and live in fear of not having enough to pay for the basics like rent and food? Do you have issues relying on others and believe that you can only trust yourself? Do you have an unstable relationship with your family? Do you react to stress by binge eating or not eating at all?Īll of these signs indicate a need to balance your root chakra.
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