This week we are heading into the 7 Chakras. “Chakra” is from the Sanskrit language and translates to “wheel” or “disk,” but references an energy center within the human body, of which there are seven along the spine, and through the neck and the crown of your head.

Today is the Root Chakra

Location: The root chakra is associated with the base of the spine, the pelvic floor, and the first three vertebrae.

What it is: Think about your root chakra (aka Muladhara in Sanskrit) as the foundation of a house, except for your body, when in balance it’s stable, supportive and sturdy to support your emotional body. It’s connected to how you ground your energy and feel safe.

Color: Red

Element: Earth

Crystals associated with it: Red jasper, onyx, hematite

Essential Oils: Vetiver, Cedarwood, Arborvitae, Pine

Yoga poses that activate it: Wide-legged forward fold, malasana squats, mountain pose

Rituals: Get into the earth, walk, hike, put your barefeet onto the earth (there might be a few spots between the snow), water plants, lay on the floor and feel your body connected to the earth, drink root teas like dandelion root.

Root Chakra Affirmations

• I am connected to my body

• I feel deeply rooted

• I feel safe and secure

• I stand for my values, for truth, and for justice

• I have what I need

• I am grounded, stable, and standing on my own two feet

Practice for today is to define what types of practices ground you.

Here are a few grounding meditations from insight timer - if you do not have insight timer that’s ok, there are also some YouTube grounding meditations listed below.

Grounding Meditation by Ange

Relieving Anxiety - Feeling Grounded

Re-Centering In Times of Uncertainty

YouTube

Grounding Meditation

Root Chakra Healing Meditating

Sending you all love and grounding energy,

Love,

A