THE FIRST CHAKRAThe Root ChakraDescription And LocationThe first chakra is located at the bast of the spine called the survival center and resonates to the color red. The musical keynote for this chakra is C or the sound U (ooh). This chakra is called the Adrenal chakra. It controls all solid parts of the spinal column, bones, teeth, nails, anus, rectum, colon, prostate gland, blood and building of cells. Gemstones that will help this chakra are Agate, bloodstone, hematite, red coral, red garnet and ruby. The aromas that increase the energy in this chakra are cedar, clove, pepper, and vetiver. The function of this chakra is full acceptance of life on earth, survival, power to achieve goals, vitality, grounding, satisfaction, material security, stability, primal trust, stillness, and courage. Foods that can increase the energy in this Chakra number 1 are beets, cherries,red cabbage, red currants, red peppers, red plums, strawberries, tomatoes, watercress, watermelon. Balance in the survival center-You feel rooted, able to folllow through and complete tasks such as doing laundry or cleaning the kitchen with relative ease. Your confidence is up and you feel secure. this center oversees all issues having to do with Mother. An Underactive Survival Center-You are overly dependent to the point of co-dependency. Have a difficult time earning money and taking care of yourself. Over active Survival Center: You tend to be a caretaker, caring for everyone else's life but your own. You might have lots of responsibilities. Sample Affirmations to balance this chakra: I am stable, safe and secure.I have unshakable trust.It sustains me.I am rooted in life, and in myself. May you find stability and security in your life!!! Charlene Kelley Chakras Chakra 2 Chakra3 Chakra4 |
