The Root [Earth]
Physical needs and survival instincts
Physical needs and survival instincts
[Muladhara]
I am Safe
Grounding
Acceptance
Instinct
Stability
Action
Grounding
Acceptance
Instinct
Stability
Action
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Location: Base of the spine.
Glands: Adrenals
Colors: Red, Black, Brown
Complimentary/Antidote: Blue
Essential Oils: Patchouli, Myrrh
Herbs: Dandelion, Elder Blossom, Ginger, Lime Blossom, Sweet Flag, Valerian
Crystals: Hematite, Mookaite Jasper, Red Jasper, Jet, Black Obsidian, Snowflake Obsidian, Black Onyx, Petrified Wood, Ruby, Smoky Quartz, Shungite, Red Tiger's Eye, Black Tourmaline. (This is by no means all of the Root chakra crystals.)
Life Lessons: Survival – The right to exist. Deals with tasks related to the material and physical world. Ability to stand up for oneself and security issues.
Imbalances: Anemia, fatigue, lower back pain, sciatica, depression. Frequent colds or cold hands and cold feet.
Recommended Therapies: Barefoot, being outdoors lying on the ground, massage, physical exercise, sleeping enough but not too much.
Affirmation: "I am safe, secure, grounded, and centered upon Mother Earth."
Contradictions: Avoid red for all nervous and red conditions: agitated, hyperactive, fever, ulcers, high blood pressure, red face, swelling, inflammations.
Glands: Adrenals
Colors: Red, Black, Brown
Complimentary/Antidote: Blue
Essential Oils: Patchouli, Myrrh
Herbs: Dandelion, Elder Blossom, Ginger, Lime Blossom, Sweet Flag, Valerian
Crystals: Hematite, Mookaite Jasper, Red Jasper, Jet, Black Obsidian, Snowflake Obsidian, Black Onyx, Petrified Wood, Ruby, Smoky Quartz, Shungite, Red Tiger's Eye, Black Tourmaline. (This is by no means all of the Root chakra crystals.)
Life Lessons: Survival – The right to exist. Deals with tasks related to the material and physical world. Ability to stand up for oneself and security issues.
Imbalances: Anemia, fatigue, lower back pain, sciatica, depression. Frequent colds or cold hands and cold feet.
Recommended Therapies: Barefoot, being outdoors lying on the ground, massage, physical exercise, sleeping enough but not too much.
Affirmation: "I am safe, secure, grounded, and centered upon Mother Earth."
Contradictions: Avoid red for all nervous and red conditions: agitated, hyperactive, fever, ulcers, high blood pressure, red face, swelling, inflammations.