Exploring the Rainbow Chakra System: The Root Chakra

The Root Chakra, also known as Muladhara, is the first chakra in the rainbow chakra system. It's associated with the first task we undertake after birth, which is to determine, “Do I belong here?” This question is instinctive and has to do with our survival instinct.

The power of the Root Chakra

The energies of the Root Chakra help us feel grounded and connected to the earth. A balanced Root Chakra makes us feel safe, stable and secure. It makes us feel stable in a crisis and trust in our survival instincts. It helps us to stay calm and confident and to fight against all odds.

What happens when we ignore the Root Chakra?

When we ignore the Root Chakra, it threatens our survival. We experience fear. When these energies are stuck, stagnant, unbalanced or blocked, our enthusiasm for life is also affected. We begin to question our belonging to the world and feel insecure and unstable. Therefore, it's important to constantly focus on stabilising our Root Chakra as it's responsible for maintaining all chakras.

Open vs. Blocked Root Chakra

When the Root Chakra is in balance, we feel stable and secure in life, which helps us trust our instinct in any situation.

A blocked Root Chakra can cause us to feel disconnected from our life and home. This imbalance can take us off our path in life and prevent us from moving forward.

When this chakra is too open, excessive attachments can develop and lead to rigidity in our body and behaviour. An overactive root chakra can have a negative effect on your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

In summary, the Root Chakra is an important aspect for Black women to achieve inner harmony. By connecting to and balancing this energy centre, we can create a solid foundation that will allow us to be successful in all aspects of our lives.

Mantra: ‘I am.’

Yoga Poses: Mountain Pose, Malasana, Warrior II, Savasana,

Crystal: Red Jasper

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Disclaimer: These are just my thoughts. Take what resonates, research what doesn’t and draw your own conclusions. And by all means, question everything!