
Root Chakra
General Description:
The Root Chakra is also considered as the First Chakra. It is our connection to the earth and is considered as our foundation to this physical existence. Our feelings of safety and security are related to this chakra. This chakra is the most instinctual of all chakras and is our survival center. Our fight or flight response is initiated from it. The Root Chakra also serves to draw energy from natural sources, then helps transform it into life energy. This life energy is then supplied to our body, soul, and spirit.
Physical Location:
The Root Chakra is located at the base of our spine
Energy Associations:
Instinct, survival, safety, grounding, and relationships
Body Associations:
The immune system, legs, feet, kidneys, colon, and perineum
Chakra Color:
Red
Other Associated Colors:
Black, Brown, Gray
Chakra Symbol:
Red lotus with four petals
Chakra Element:
Earth
Chakra Mantra:
LAM
Chakra Frequency:
432 Hz
Chakra Keynote:
A
Chakra Planet:
Mars
Chakra Animal:
Elephant
Chakra Gemstone:
Coral
Chakra Healing Crystals:
Red Tigers Eye*
Tourmaline*
Red Jasper *
Smokey Quartz
Red Garnet
Brown Agate
Clear Quartz Crystal
Bloodstone
Obsidian
Hematite
Onyx
Carnelian
Rhodocrosite
Chakra Essential Oils:
Sandalwood
Frankincense
Patchouli
Cypress
Ginger
Elemi
Cedarwood
Rosewood
Clary Sage
Vetiver
Carrot
Cardamon
Clove
Oakmoss
Benzoin
Yoga Exercises:
Crow Pose
Chair Pose
Body Drops
Frog Pose
Front Stretches
Lying on Stomach
Root Lock
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