November 14, 201
Every thing around us contains energy which can be absorbed by energy
fields within us through centers of energy called chakras. These
chakras are connected to all the vital organs and glands in the body.
The word is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning ‘wheel’.
There are seven main chakras, from top to bottom: the root chakra,
the sacral chakra, the solar plexus chakra, the heart chakra, the throat
chakra, the brow chakra, and the crown chakra.
The root chakra is located at the bottom of the spine. It is the
primary chakra of our body which acts as an energy pathway to connect us
to our physical bodies and the earth. The root chakra allows us to keep
our balance and is associated with the color red which represents
passion, strength and fire. It is also called the base chakra.
The Seven Main Chakras
Functions of the Root Chakra
Physical health
Physically, it is responsible for the proper functioning of the legs,
feet, bladder, kidney and of course, spine. The position of each chakra
is in correspondence to our endocrine glands that are responsible for
the release of hormones in our body, keeping them in balance and
controlling major nerve functions. It keeps us nourished and healthy.
An imbalanced root chakra can cause several problems such as fatigue,
hemorrhoids, arthritis, constipation, lower back pain, weight issues
and diarrhea. It can also cause sleep disorders and feeling cold due to
poor circulation.
Increased confidence
When the root chakra is balanced, you feel more secure and gain more
confidence. You will perform all tasks in life with increased confidence
and enthusiasm.
When it is imbalanced you will feel tired, overly cautious and afraid
of change. You will feel insecure and you will trust yourself and
others less. You will not respect yourself and others and you will be
frequently clumsy and lethargic.
Dealing with conflicts and problems
When balanced, the root chakra will give you the ability to deal with
problems and handle conflicts with a calm and constructive mind. You
will manage these conflicts smoothly and troublesome matters will be
incapable of scaring you.
When the chakra is blocked you feel overly cautious. Also it will
cause insecurity and violent behavior, aggressiveness. You’ll be angry
at everything and and prone to do reckless things.
Feeling grounded
This chakra is related to the basic needs in life such as food,
shelter, warmth and comfort. If balanced, it will keep you on track to
get these needs met.
However, if the balance is lost, any task seems difficult. Money
problems arise, you lose confidence, resort to violence, become selfish
and cannot find happiness. You get “stiff”, uptight. You turn greedy and
materialistic. You become more sexually manipulative, impulsive and
also domineering.
Ways to Heal the Root Chakra
If you feel that your root chakra is blocked, or overwhelmed with
negative energy, the following ways can help you clear the root chakra.
Think red
The root chakra is related to the color red so envisioning a red
flame glowing brightly at the base of your spine can help clear the root
chakra. You can start with a meditation visualizing the red flame at
the base of your tailbone and picture the light extending down to your
legs and feet and grounding you to the earth.
The Root Chakra Symbol
Sing and dance
Dancing and singing with the door closed and without a care in the
world can help you express your freedom and hence clear your root
chakra. Singing also helps clear the throat chakra.
Take a bath or shower
Express your love for yourself fully by cleansing and purifying your
body with a nice hot bath. This is an excellent way to clear your root
chakra.
Go for a walk
Going for a walk with your mind into each and every step you make
while grounding with the earth will also help clear the root chakra.
Hug a tree
And of course, you can hug a tree to get grounded :).
Reiki and the Root Chakra
Reiki is an excellent healing technique for the chakras that are
imbalanced, dysfunctional or even blocked due to problems of the body,
mind and spirit. Keeping your chakras balanced and functioning will
prevent problems and illnesses. Reiki involves hand placements targeting
all major chakras to remove all negative energies and blockages that
stand in the way of your normal energy flow like a rock in a stream.
After these negative forms of energies are removed, your stream of
energy is recovered and flows smoothly through your body. It is a
natural and safe method of curing that can be used by anyone.
During healing hands are placed on the affected areas that need to be
cured. Reiki has been known to be one of the most effective methods of
curing the root chakra. Even though the root chakras is at the base of
the spine, hands are placed at somewhere near the location of the spine.
Gemstones can also be used for healing. As the root chakra is
concerned with the color red, rubies, garnets and red jasper can be used
to clear the root chakra.
Steps for performing Reiki healing on the Root Chakra
Reiki practitioners might have their own technique for balancing the
root chakra, below is just one of the methods that many find effective.
- Lie down and relax. Make sure you are comfortable and do not cross your arms and legs.
- Place both of your hands with your palms down on your lower abdomen.
- Visualize a river of energy passing down from the palm of your hands
turning into a fast turning bright red ball. Direct your thoughts
towards this energy ball and the energy that is being sent.
- You might feel some warmth spreading through your body as the chakra gets cleared.
Healing of the Root Chakra with Reiki brings back all the comforts in
our life; it brings calm and tranquility, and leads a healthy and happy
life.
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