In the Sanskrit, mula means “root” or “base” and the word adhara means “support”, so the meaning of the word muladhara in this context is the “support center“. This is exactly what the main function of the Root Chakra is.
At the base of the spine between the anus and genitals.
The root chakra has four nadia (energy channels) that put us in touch with the subtle energies of creation, of the earth. This chakra is associated with the fundamental root of our individuality, existence, and physical sensation.
Each chakra corresponds to a color and a certain vibration. Hence, Muladhara has the lowest vibration and frequency, being represented by three colors: red, orange, and yellow.
The element of the root chakra is earth, being responsible for our connection to the earth and nature. It also represents our desire to search for depth in everything we create or have. The root chakra is about feeling connected with the earth and with other people, feeling that we are connected to our family, we can integrate into the society, humanity, that we are connected and communicate with all the other beings on earth.
If this chakra does not work properly, we may experience a sense of emptiness and disconnection from everything and everyone. This might make us feel alone and like we don’t belong here.
The Ganesha goddess (represented by an elephant with seven trumpets) is associated with the root chakra, which symbolizes the minerals needed to sustain physical life. Above the elephant is a red triangle with the top upside down, representing the feminine creation. Inside of the triangle, you will find a phallus with a snake wrapped around it.
This represents the unmanifested energy called Kundalini. Above the phallus, there is a new moon, symbolizing the Divine Source of all energies.
When Muladhara functions normally, it generates a strong will, vitality and energy. People with a healthy root chakra will overcome any troubles or obstacles, considering life as a fascinating adventure worth living, a game or a dream.
However, when there are some imbalances in this chakra, the person will experience a decrease in vitality, being barely capable of fulfilling the day-to-day activities. People with dysfunctional Muladhara can be abusive, depressed and/or deprived of the joys of life.
Being close to the sacral chakra Swadisthana, it also causes sexual disorders such as frigidity, impotence and sterility. Other disorders related to an imbalanced Root chakra are bladder disease, cystitis, prostate disease, inflammation of the hemorrhoids, and in severe cases, colon cancer.
Further signs include:
Root vegetables like parsnips, carrots, potatoes, radishes, onions, beets, garlic.
Protein-rich food like meats, eggs, beans, soy products, peanut butter, tofu.
These stones are used to activate, balance, and amplify the energy flow. Healing by crystals is based on the belief that these stones have a natural healing frequency that can be activated. The vibration of each one corresponds and resonates to heal specific imbalances.
In order to activate their healing power, you will have to use them on a regular basis.
Black, gray, brown, red, red jasper, black onyx.
Check out this meditation to balance the vibration of your root chakra:
Did you experience an underactive root chakra? If yes, how did you heal it?
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Very informative...I believe this is what I'm experiencing. Thank you for the article!
very good article and highly useful to all sections
Very helpful in understanding the whole scenario Thanks
Incredible, in-depth information regarding the Foot Chakra, from colors, foods, activities to help heal, as well as the information regarding the imbalances of the Root like the behaviours, physical manifestations as well.
THANK YOU!
I'm really keen to help heal myself. This has helped lots, in knowledge and self sufficiency AND self-sustain also.
Peace, xx
*Root chakra, NOt foot.
*Giggles
I am a Reiki Master. Tonight, myself and 3 other practitioners got together to practice on each other.
One woman had all her chakras blocked except her third eye.
All the chakras cleared except the root.
Each one of us individually sent Reiki to her root. It was still blocked. I told everyone to send Reiki together. That finally worked.!