1st Chakra - the Root Chakra

first or Root Chakra Sanscrit name: Muladhara (root)

Location:

• Base of spine, at the seat of Kundalini, bottom of pelvis, between the genitals and the anus

Symbol:

• a circle surrounded by 4 lotus petals, with a square inside it, representing a strong foundation.

Central issue:

• survival
• stability
• acceptance
• self-preservation
• deep rootedness
• perception
• grounding
• fear and safety

Color:

• red

Essential oils:

• Patchouli
• cedar wood
• sandalwood

Crystals and Stones:

• garnet  
  
• ruby
  
• agate
  
• onyx
  
• hematite
• red jasper
• black tourmaline
• smoky quartz
• blood stone
• red coral

Planets:

• Mars, 
• Pluto 
• Saturn,

Astrological signs:

• Aries
• Taurus
• Scorpio
• Capricorn

sound therapy:

• note "c'

verb:

• to be

color therapy:

• red

Aromatherapy:

• Ylang Ylang and Vetiver

Gemstone Therapy:

• Red Jasper

mantra, chant:

• "Lam"

Sense:

• smell

Body:

• the physical body

Orientation to self:

• self-preservation

Goals:

• stability
• grounding
• physical health
• prosperity
• trust

right:

• to be here,
• to have

Developmental stage:

• womb to 12 months

Identity:

• physical identity

level of relationship:

• tribal

Demon:

• fear

Element:

• earth

Nature:

• sunset

Hormonal glands:

• sexual and adrenal

Meridian:

• Circulation/sex, Large intestine

Organs, Physical Body Components:

• immune system
• spinal column/base of spine
• skeletal system
• lower digestive functions
• excretory functions
• prostate
• legs
• feet
• knees
• hips
• bones
• and bone marrow
• teeth
• rectum
• physical body support
• kidneys
• adrenal glands
• large intestines
• sexual activity

Excessive:

• sluggish
• lazy
• tired
• overeating and obesity
• rigid boundaries
• greed and hoarding
• fear of change
• addiction to security

Deficient, insufficient:

• fearful
• anxious
• restless
• lack of discipline
• lack of stamina
• underweight
• financial difficulty
• chronic disorganization
• poor focus and discipline
• poor boundaries
• disconnection from the body

Balanced, Harmonious functions;

• Good Health
• vitality
• well grounded
• sense of trust in the world
• feeling safe and secure
• stability
• prosperity
• ability to relax

Physical dysfunctions, Imbalances

• frequent illness
• disorders of the bowel
• large intestine
• bones
•  teeth
• problems with legs, feet
• base of spine (chronic lower back pain, sciatica)
• eating disorders
• depression
• immune-related disorders
• skin problems
• lack of energy
• poor circulation
• varicose veins
• pain in lower back
• swollen hands and legs
• lazy feeling
• retain water
• dry skin and hair
• constipation
• pale blotchy skin
• belching, burping and gas
• diarrhea
• headache

Addictions:

• food
• gambling
• shopping
• work

Traumas and Abuses:

• birth trauma
• abandonment
• physical neglect
• poor physical bonding with the mother
• malnourishment
• feeding difficulty
• major illness or surgery
• physical abuse
• inherited traumas (eg. war, poverty, etc.)

Positive qualities:

• material world
• success
• body
• stability
• security
• health
• courage
• patience

Negative qualities, Emotions

• insecurity
• violence
• greed
• anger
• constipation
• tension in the spine
• physical survival
• primal instincts
• feeling of fight or flight

Affirmations:

• I am rooted in life and in my self
• I am stable, safe and secure
• I love my body and trust in it's wisdom