The Root Chakra

C O L O R S:   R E D - B R O W N - B L A C K

 

Red, Brown and Black colored crystals stimulate, open and unblock the Root Chakra (Muladhara).  In Sanskrit, “Mula” means “root” while “Adhara” means “base or support.” and is sometimes referred to as the Base Chakra. This Chakra is known as our (1st Chakra)

Red is the color of energy, awakening, movement, and evolution. The Root Chakra is the color of red dawn, the rising of consciousness from a sleepy, dormant state to awakened, active awareness. 

Red is said to promote a feeling of heat and connection to the earth, while also representing strength and courage.

Brown and Black gemstones and crystals are often associated with protection and deep grounding, and their vibrations can help achieve emotional well-being. 

 

 

C R Y S T A L S

Bloodstone, Bronzite, Tiger's Eye, Hematite, Ruby, Red Coral, Smokey Quartz, Fire Agate, Black Tourmaline, Garnet, Black Onyx, Jet, Black Obsidian, Mahogany Obsidian, Red Jasper, Red, Brown and Black Agates and Jaspers

 

 

 

The Root Chakra is considered the birth of human consciousness, the dawning of self-awareness, and the possibility of conscious spiritual evolution and transformation.

The Root Chakra energy center is responsible for:

• Security, safety
• Survival
• Basic needs (food, sleep, shelter, self-preservation, etc.)
• Physicality, physical identity and aspects of self
• Grounding
• Support and foundation for living our lives

 

 

Where is the Root Chakra Located? 

L O C A T I O N

The Root - Base Chakra is located at the base of the spine or groin area, it is the link between the physical world and our internal energetic system.

S Y M B O L

 

The Root - Base Chakra symbol is a four red petal lotus flower, with a square and a down-facing triangle. Each element represents the 4 aspects of the human mind, uniting to form the birth of the human consciousness.

 

T H E    P E T A L S 

The four red lotus petals symbolize a specific mental state: mind, intellect, consciousness and ego. Together, these four aspects are called the Antahkarana or the “inner instrument.”

• Manas (1st petal, mind)- seat of instincts and desire
• Buddhi (2nd petal, intellect)- intuition and higher mind
• Chitta (3rd petal, consciousness)- memory and life experiences
• Ahamkara (4th petal, ego)- the body and senses 

The four petals also are believed to represent the Four Types of Longing, connected to the Hindu concept of Purusarthas. Purusarthas frames these longings as four goals related to human life:

• Dharma (psychological longing)
• Artha (soul longing)
• Kama (physical longing)
• Moksha (longing for spiritual liberation)

 

T H E    S Q U A R E 

The square or cube is the most physical and inert of all geometrical forms representing Earth in the Platonic solids. The number four represents the four elements, the four cardinal directions, the four seasons and other such elements that govern the physical dimension.

 The “Tattva”; meaning the elements of reality that constitute our Human experience of Earth, is symbolized by a square.  The Square's four sides or 'vrittis' (greatest joy, natural pleasure, delight in controlling passion, and blissfulness in concentration), represent the roots that can either bind you to the earth in a negative sense or give you a strong base and presence in the world in the positive sense. A balanced and strong root chakra affords the ability to stand your ground and feel safe in the world.

 

 

T H E   T R I A N G L E

The inverted triangle; or downward pointing, symbolizes the seeding of consciousness into the root chakra, from which it flowers and grows. The soul is pulled and funneled down, into incarnated, physical form.

The upward facing triangle symbolizes the expansion and unfolding of consciousness from the seed to the fully blossoming peak of human potential.

 

T H E   C I R C L E 

The Circle represents the spinning wheels, vortex or circles that the Life Force energy or "Prana"  flows through. The circle symbolizes the central quest of spirituality: to realize oneness with all of creation. Shown in the Root Chakra symbol, the circle is the focal point that holds the four lotus petals together and encompasses the other inner symbols.

What is the Root Chakra?

The Root Chakra; sometimes called the Base Chakra, is the most vital energy center in the human body. It is the foundation on which the physical chakra system is based and which we build our life - representing survival instincts, food, shelter, safety, comfort, and belonging.

The Root -Base Chakra helps us to ground in our environment. This is also the place where ancestral memories reside. One of the challenges in activating the Root Chakra is clearing traumatic memories or records stored in this Chakra. This can be done through spoken affirmations or decrees, the use of mantras, various forms of prayer, meditation, and service to others.

Balancing the Root or Base Chakra is essential as it forms the foundation for activating the higher chakras. Healing the Root Chakra is a prerequisite for achieving equilibrium in the body's chakra system. When the Root Chakra is balanced, it facilitates the harmonization of the remaining chakras, which may otherwise be challenging to address if there are imbalances present.

Yes, you can isolate and work with each chakra individually but it’s important to work with the seven main chakras as a whole system, along with the individual chakra. This is why we are starting at the bottom Chakra and why we call it the 1st Chakra.

 

 

E L E M E N T :   Earth

The Root Chakra is associated with your capacity to establish deep roots and feel securely anchored in your life. It lays the groundwork for existence, aiding in our sense of stability and resilience against challenges. Moreover, it oversees our fundamental necessities such as food, water, shelter, and security, alongside emotional needs like belonging and courage.

 

 

S O U N D :   L A M -  “I Am”

There is an energetic body of energy surrounding each of us that is composed of vibrations. This is known as the Auric Field and it exists in seven different layers sometimes referred to as harmonics because of the colour fields they emit.

The Auric Field correlates to our seven major centers of consciousness (chakras) within the physical human body and these chakras are closely associated with the seven seed (Bija) mantras. (Bija) seed mantras consist of seven syllables and each syllable connects to a specific chakra. These single syllable sounds can be chanted to strengthen the energy of the each chakra.

A mantra involves the repetitive use of a specific sound or short phrase called 'Chanting" and has been utilized in meditation and spiritual practices for thousands of years to concentrate and alter subtle energies within and around us. The continuous repetition of words, sounds, and vibrations in a mantra chant calms the body and mind, quiets the senses, and elevates awareness.

 

 

The seed syllable for the Root Chakra is LAM.

It represents the earth element within you. Chanting this mantra (pronounced LUHM, as in plum) will cleanse impurities that can collect in the root chakra and clear any blocked energy that is prevented from moving through to the other six main energy centers.

The chanting of the seed mantras has a tremendous effect on all the chakras.

 

C H A N T I N G

A mantra consists of syllables, words, or phrases known as "Chanting," which are repeated continuously. These syllables embody the essence of each chakra and aid in purifying and fortifying the corresponding energy. The Root Chakra is the source of energy that fuels our vitality for life and the attainment of physical objectives.

"One can gain a better understanding by picturing a large metal bell and a rod. Striking the bell with the rod creates a vibration and produces a sound.

Similarly, chanting and repeating a Mantra is like striking the Chakra with the Mantra. This creates a unique vibration that has a direct impact on your overall physical and mental health.  As you chant in a relaxed state, you can feel this vibration ripple throughout your body, as it resonates to your very core."

 

 

 

Chant “LAM” if you…

• Have low levels of energy 
• Struggle financially
• Suffer from low self-esteem
• Experience adrenal fatigue and other stress-related ailments

 

How to Chant the "LAM' Mantra?

The frequency of the "LAM" mantra aligns with the Root Chakra, which shares similar frequencies with thunder and earthquakes. Chanting "LAM" harmonizes with the Root Chakra's frequency, balancing it and dispelling fear and guilt, fostering a sense of safety and security.

If you don't have a lot of time, anytime spent chanting is ok and will benefit your chakras, even if it is in the car on your way home from work or in the shower!  Mantras can be spoken, chanted, whispered, or repeated in the mind. You can Chant them anywhere, anytime!

 

1.  Get Comfortable: Locate a tranquil area free from interruptions where you can concentrate. Position yourself comfortably, either seated in a chair with your feet firmly on the ground, cross-legged on a meditation cushion, or lying flat on your back. Focus on your breath, inhaling deeply and exhaling slowly to release stress and negative thoughts. Relax your muscles. When you feel at ease and relaxed, proceed to step two.

2.  Hold a Crystal or Gemstone: Hold a Red, Brown or Black Crystal placing it on the desired Chakra center, or hold it in your left hand.

3.  Visualize: Visualize a radiant vortex of Red light, like a spinning wheel, at your Root Chakra, located at the base of the spine or groin area. With each breath you take, envision this energy intensifying and expanding.

4.  Focus:  Quiet your mind, eliminate all thoughts, and focus solely on the spinning energy at your Root Chakra Center. 

5.  Feel:  As you vocalize the "L" sound, envision a cascade of Red light flooding into your Root Chakra. Then, intone the full "LAM" mantra slowly; pronounced "LUHM" as in plum, articulating each syllable distinctly, and sense the vibration spreading from that point through all your chakra centers; then returning to your Root Chakra. Then allow this spinng red light energy to travel deep down into the earth through invisible roots, and then back up to your root chakra center. Continue this practice until you feel it is okay to stop.

Meditation beads, commonly comprising 108 beads and known as "Mala" beads, serve as a tool for counting mantras or prayers. Also referred to as prayer beads or Buddhist rosaries, these strings of beads assist practitioners in tracking the repetitions of their mantras or prayers, with each bead signifying one recitation.

Root Chakra

A F F I R M A T I O N S: 

• “I Am”
• “I am connected and grounded through the earth”
• “My body is a safe home for my radiant spirit”
• “As the sun rises, so does my energy”
• “I am committed to fulfilling my life’s purpose”
• “I am grateful to know that I am always deeply loved and supported by this Universe”
• “I vibrate powerful, abundant, peaceful energy and attract this same energy in return”

Wearing brown crystals and gemstones may aid in calming, regrouping, and rejuvenating. They offer emotional balance, stability, safety, and protection. Brown crystals can help alleviate tension, stress, anxiety, and panic attacks; they also help fend off negative thinking and eliminate worry and doubt amidst chaos or confusion. Brown crystals are used to absorb misfortune, sorrow, or seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

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The Root or Base Chakra is crucial for eliminating toxins from the body. If this Chakra is blocked or imbalanced, it may lead to a range of physical and mental ailments, manifesting in various imbalances.

• Gaining excessive weight or Losing weight rapidly
• Problems with your legs, feet, and tailbone
• Tension & Lethargy
• Decreased Activity & Depression
• Holding onto Resentment & Insecurity
• Struggling to Release the Past
• Trust Issues
• Loss of Enthusiasm for Life  &  Hygiene
• Lack of Ambition & Direction
• Disconnection & Isolation
• Anxiety, Depression & Self pity
• Lower Back pain & Leg pain
• Immune System Disorders
• Disconnection from Reality
• Lack of Stability & Doubts about Beliefs
• Wavering Loyalty, Relationship troubles
• Diminished Enjoyment of Physical Pleasures

 The Root Chakra is connected to the: Bones, Nails, Colon, Prostate gland, Gonads and Blood.  An imbalance in this chakra can lead to eating disorders, greed. fear, rejection, excessive negativity and feelings of insecurity, sciatica, constipation and other problems.

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