The root or base chakra pertains to issues we encounter in the first seven years of our lives. This includes things like how safe we feel in the world and security around money, food on the table and the roof over our heads. This chakra is very interlinked with your tribe, and the positive purpose of a tribe is survival. It has to do with community, where you fit in, loyalty and pride in your family history.

If we are imbalanced in this area of our energetic body we will feel ungrounded or fearful, anticipating danger at every turn.

Coming out of our minds and into our feet is a good grounding practice. Walking in our bare feet on the earth, grass or sand can not only rid the body of free radicals but also halt the mind from harmful thought processes. A useful affirmation is “I am safe and secure right now” or “All is well in my world”.

FIRST (ROOT) CHAKRA QUESTIONS

Get a pen and paper and ask yourself:

• What beliefs and values when shared with your family create anger, guilt, anxiety, or depression?
• What beliefs and values when shared with your family create joy and acceptance?
• List unfinished business (anger, anxiety, guilt or depression) with your mother, your father, one or more of your siblings and other family members
• List all the blessings you received from your mother, your father, one or more of your siblings and other family members

Find out more about your root chakra in this video on the Root Chakra, video 1 of 3 of my free video series.