You are entirely made of energy.
The Chakras (Chakra means “wheel” in Sanskrit) are the energy centers in your body. They can be described as wheels of colored light that spin, and keep our spiritual/mental/emotional bodies aligned harmoniously with our physical bodies.
We have seven main chakras that regulate each of our organs, as well as our emotions and immune system. Each chakra has its own vibrational frequency, color, and governs specific functions in your life.
About Your Root Chakra
AKA: The 1st Chakra, Base Chakra, or Muladhara in Sanskrit.
Location: Base of the spine.
Bodily Functions/Organs: Adrenal cortex, The skeletal structure, teeth, large intestine, kidneys, blood.
Emotional/Mental/Spiritual: Survival and self preservation
Balancing the root chakra creates the solid foundation for opening the chakras above. Imagine that you’re laying the foundation for a house in which you’re going to live for a long time. A solid foundation embedded in firm soil will provide the stability you need to create a home filled with joy for years to come.
The root chakra is comprised of whatever grounds you to stability in your life. This includes your basic needs such as food, water, shelter, and safety, as well as your more emotional needs such as letting go of fear. When these needs are met, you feel grounded and safe, and you tend to worry less day to day.
An imbalance of the root chakra can lead to feelings of insecurity, aggressiveness, sexual dysfunction, anger, restlessness and eating disorders. Physically, it manifest as low blood pressure, anemia, depression anxiety, and digestive/bowel problems.
How to Use Crystals to Heal Your Root Chakra
Lie down on your stomach and place the root chakra healing crystal on your lower back, right above your buttocks. Get comfortable and relaxed, and take a few deep breaths while visualizing a red wheel of light spinning where you put the stone.
Visualize the red wheel of energy spinning at a steady pace, not too fast, and visualize the light of the crystal being absorbed into this swirling wheel of vital, physical energy
Affirmations are helpful with tapping into the healing power of crystals, as they speak directly to your subconscious mind. You can use the following affirmations while meditating with your root chakra crystal, or make up one that resonates with you personally.
Examples of Root Chakra Affirmations:
“I feel deeply rooted”
“I am connected to my body”
“I nurture my body with healthy food, clean water, exercise, relaxation, and connection with nature”
“I trust myself”
Once you’re done with this meditation, envision the swirling wheel of red light energy sinking down into your body. Place the root chakra healing crystal close to your bed, or wherever you spend the most time.
You can also wear your root chakra healing crystal as a piece of jewelry, so you can benefit from its energy all day! Carrying the stone around all day in your pocket, your purse or in a small pouch will have the same effect.
Root Chakra Crystals
Red Carnelian a stone of motivation and endurance, leadership and courage, perfect for healing the root chakra.
Garnet crystals will clear and heal your root chakra. Red Garnet has a deep red color that almost looks black or purple.
Tourmaline, especially black tourmaline, is an excellent base chakra crystal. Black tourmaline will help heal your root chakra and balance your meridian from the crown to the root chakra.
Rubellite, or Red Tourmaline heals both the base and heart chakra in tandem, making it ideal for recovery in matters of the heart.
Tiger’s Eye gemstones are empowering crystals that resonate with the root chakra as well as the sacral and solar plexus chakras.
Red Jasper is used to cleanse and balance, and it an earthy stone that stimulates healing in the root chakra.
Bloodstone has been traditionally worn to promote self-esteem and repel negativity.
Obsidian is a powerful protector, and it will help you to feel safe and secure.
Keep in mind that the focus of the Root Chakra survival. When this chakra is balanced and strong, we are able to adapt and thrive when confronted with any sort of challenge that comes our way.
