The
Root Chakra
, known as
Muladhara
, serves as the foundation of your energy system. "Mula" means root, and "Dhara" means support, reflecting its role in grounding your energy to the Earth, explains Sidhharrth S Kumaar, Astro Numerologist, Founder, NumroVani. “This Chakra is vital for your day-to-day survival and provides a sense of financial and emotional security in modern life,” he adds.
Colour: Red
Location: Located at the base of your spine, it encompasses the first three vertebrae and extends to the pelvic floor.
When do you have a balanced Root Chakra?
When your Root Chakra is balanced, you experience a deep sense of peace and accomplishment. You feel secure about matters such as safety, finances, and shelter.
When is your Root Chakra not balanced?
There are two common states of an imbalanced root Chakra they are:
1. Overactive Root Chakra
2. Underactive Root Chakra.
Overactive Root Chakra
Some of the common symptoms of overactive root chakra are anxiety and nervousness. It can lead you to experience sudden anxiety and constant fear, even in the absence of real threats. You may feel anxious about financial security or physical safety, which can have adverse effects on your health, including digestive issues,
lower back
problems, and specific reproductive issues for women and men.
Underactive Root Chakra
Some of the common symptoms of the underactive root chakra are feeling disconnected from the material world and experiencing a dreamy or air-headed state. If your financial and safety needs are consistently met, your root chakra may become underactive. You may not have desires or expectations or will work and accomplish anything. Underactive root chakra may have adverse effects on your self-esteem and may mislead you from self-realization.
How do you balance your Root Chakra?
Balancing your root chakra is not difficult. Since this chakra involves connecting with your inner self and spirit, practices like prayer and meditation help you establish this connection and balance your thoughts and emotions.
To balance your overactive root chakra, engage in voluntary work and acts of compassion can redirect excessive energy away from the root chakra and toward other energy centers in your body, promoting balance.
To revitalize an underactive root chakra and reconnect with the material world, engage in activities like swimming, gardening, or simply playing in the leaves. These activities help ground your energy and enhance your sense of connection to the Earth.
Since overactive and underactive root chakra both have their adverse effects, do not ignore any of your thoughts.
