4 Techniques for You to Know How to Balance the Root Chakra

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Inside your body, there are seven energy vortex's that rule over various relationships, emotional states and spiritual connections of your life. And these seven leading energy portals are known as chakras. They start from the base of your spine L5-S5 all the way to the top of your head.

Each energy portal spins at it's own frequency and hertz vibrating the most excellence balance when at it's peak performance. Though, when out of balance or stagnant, then this energy vortex may cause your well-being to suffer or plummet in some way. Most typically found through the emotional, mental or physical state of your body.  There are many ways for you to know how to balance the root chakra inside this article. Let's dive right in.

What is the Root Chakra

The root chakra is your first energy center that is the complete foundation and structure of your entire body associated with the color red. In sanskrit, you will hear the term Muladhara. Muladhara is composed of two Sanskrit words

  1. Mula: Root
  2. AdharaBase or Support

It is said that the soul issue of this chakra is to acknowledge that your soul inhabits a body that is part of the universe. And once you acknowledge and embody this teaching, your body is brought into the matter being one with everyone and everything.

Where is the Root Chakra Located

 You will find the root chakra located at the base of your spine, the perineum between the anus and genital's. So, when looking at a spine chart it is associated with L5-S5.

And since it is the first chakra, it oscillates at the lowest hertz 396 in solfeggio tones, holding your entire foundation gauging as a link between the physical world, and your internal energetic system.

What is the Root Chakra Responsible For

The root chakra is plays a vital role in managing the Apana Prana, the vital energy that governs all forms of elimination in the body. This specific pranic force is integral to the detoxification process ensuring harmful toxins are expelled from the system. It also rejuvenates the element within us. 

Because without the natural rejuvinating, the earth element inside the body connection can deteriate potentially leading to various physical and mental health issues. So, having a vast understanding that nurturing this center of your body is essential for maintaining balance and wellness in your life.

What Causes Root Chakra Imbalances

Imbalances from the root chakra can come from different types of environmental factors. Depending on what you are exposed to or engaged in your day to day activity, everyone’s emotional state in the root chakra can vary.

However, general feels and emotions are observed as an imbalance. Whether that means underactive (too little of something) or overactive (too much of something). As you go through this list and something sticks out to you, ask yourself if it is too little or too much of something to do a self assessment.

Emotional and Mental Signs of Root Chakra Imbalance 

  • Insecurity
  • Self-centered
  • Violence
  • Greed
  • Anger
  • Overly concerned/obsessed over one’s physical survival (shelter, job, relationships, food, water, etc.)
  • Over eating
  • Hoarding of material items
  • Depression
  • Self pity
  • Anxiety
  • Disconnection and isolation
  • Lack of ambition and direction

When the Muladhara (Root Chakra) is thrown off balance, typically due to unmet fundamental survival needs, it disrupts your connection to all the essential earthy values. Which, then means this type of disharmony manifests in various emotional or mental disturbances that can leave you not feeling like yourself or worse, not being present with the ones you love the most. 

Physical Symptoms of Root Chakra Imbalance

  • Panic attacks or anxiety
  • Digestive disorders
  • Lethargy
  • Issues with colon
  • Bladder issues
  • Lower abdomen and pelvis pain
  • Reproductive Issues
  • Insomnia or excessive sleeping

Balancing it creates a solid foundation for opening all the other six chakras, promoting stability, confidence, energy, and strength.

How to Balance the Root Chakra

Ultimately, we want you to get back on track with your most foundational energy and regulate your system so you can begin to work towards feeling like yourself, again. And if you are one of those that are unsure of what it feels like to be "you", what I mean by this is to find a sense of wholeness and stability. Even if it's just one area that you are struggling with right now.

Just keep in mind, that regular care and maintenance  is important. Not just for the root chakra, but all of the chakra system through your daily routine, or spiritual practice.

Breathwork

Whenever you give attention to your breathing and make a conscious effort to lengthen the time between inhales, you comfortably start breathing deeply. A deep breath can result in an experience of a light body, the absence of restlessness, lower your blood pressure, better digestion, and relax the muscles.

In return, your feelings affect your breath, and your breathing can affect your mood balancing out your moods. It's easy, too. Because you don't have to do it for very long if you find an effective method that fits your needs.

Left Nostril Breathing

Perform this technique when your energy is racing, when you need to calm down, go to sleep, or anytime you need inner peace, empathy, sensitivity, cleansing energy or anytime you see fit.

  1. Close your eyes
  2. Roll your eyes up and in gazing at the center of your forehead, the third eye
  3. With your thumb of the right hand, block your right nostril so no air is leaking out
  4. Breath long and deep through the left nostril only for 3-5 minutes

Right Nostril Breathing

Perform right nostril breathing when you are needing more energy, vigor, alertness, focus, or anything associated with being present in the moment or when you see fit.

  1. Close your eyes
  2. Roll your eyes up and in gazing at the center of your forehead, the third eye
  3. With your thumb of the left hand, block your left nostril so no air is leaking out
  4. Breath long and deep through the right nostril only for 3-5 minutes

Alternative Nostril Breathing

Perform alternative nostril breathing when you are feeling off center, out of balance, in your morning ritual, regulate your mood, feel nervous or irritable, when you need to calm down, or anytime you see fit.

  1. Close your eyes
  2. Roll your eyes up and in gazing at the center of your forehead, the third eye
  3. With your right hand, make a "U" of the index fingers and thumb using the thumb to close off the right nostril and index finger to close off the left nostril
  4. Close the left nostril and inhale deeply through the right nostril, at the end of the inhale, close your right nostril and exhale through the left nostril
  5. Inhale through the left nostril full and deep, then close the left nostril and exhale through the right nostril
  6. Inhale through the right nostril and continue alternate nostril breathing with complete and full breaths on inhalation and exhalation cycles.


Grounding

Grounding is a buzz phrase word that actually is an important step to your routine. It is known as a process to come in contact while connecting with earth through its edges, boundaries, and limitations. Grounding allows you to become present in the here and now. Being present in the here and now enables you to feel alive while connecting with vitality that comes from the earth.

Root Chakra Grounding Activities
  • Go outside and walk around barefoot or be present walking heal to toe
  • Lay in the grass with no blanket underneath
  • Regulate the breath with deep breaths
  • Jump up and down on an earthy surface
  • Jogging
  • Resting / Sleeping
  • Take a cool shower
  • Chanting
  • Reiki / Energy work
  • Get one of your favorite kind of massages
  • Acupuncture
  • Yoga
  • Ortho-bionomy

Meditation

Meditation is a transformative practice that significantly expands your capacity for processing and assimilating new information. When you meditate, you create space for mental clarity and broadens your awareness without overwhelming the mind.

Not to mention, helps balance out the other chakras too. So, meditation is a theme you will see in all the chakras. This is because meditation naturally enhances cognitive functions, improved moods and contributes to better physical coordination.  

If anything, remember that meditation is a state of being than effortful activity. And if I'm being completely honest, I personally believe that meditation is anything allows you to get lost in time and be present in the full moment of what you are doing.

So, you don't have to just sit down and listen to a guided meditation, there is a whole world for your to explore. And you're into traditional meditation, be sure to check my meditation for beginners article. 

Meditation to Prevent Freaking Out

Perform this technique any day, every day, a few weeks in preparation of travel or stressful events, when you see fit in your routine

  1. Sit comfortably on a chair or cross legged with your spine straight, locking your chin just a smidge so you can lengthen your spine completely
  2. Place your hands in your lap, right hand over your left, thumb tips touching
  3. Open your mouth as wide as can be and stretch your tongue at the roof of your mouth right behind your teeth on the mound 
  4. Gaze your eyes at the tip of your nose and breathe effortlessly or long and deep
  5. Perform for 3-5 minutes 
  6. To finish, close your eyes breath deep, gaze at your third eye space (center of your forehead) hold for about 10-20 seconds and exhale completely


Distant Reiki for the Root Chakra

Final Thoughts

When it comes to learning the chakra system it can be difficult to learn as a whole. So, breaking it down per chakra will make learning and experiencing the effects of alternative medicine easy, allowing to to seep into every pore of your body and soul while integrating new practices and techniques.

The root chakra has a direct connection to your entire foundation. So, if you think of your body like a house, you want to make sure that you are keeping your passions, emotions, and mental state on the path of stability or at least know the right tools for when life shows up. Because let's face it, when life shows up, it can show up really hard so discovering what works and what doesn't work now will get you on the right path to becoming one with who you are and not a second rate version of some one else.

About the Author

Hi! My name is Cassandra, but feel free to call me Cass. I consider myself lucky because I got to marry my best friend, I love cats, and journal every day. I am here to talk about all my favorite niches that I eat, live and breathe, passionately about between Reiki, Chakras, Meditation, Breathwork and Aromatherapy. Not to mention, I am certified in all categories and working with clients since 2012. I discovered the value of showing up for myself in some way every single day and these methods and information shouldn't be kept a secret anymore. I am ready to share this wealth of knowledge in the Aquarian age we live in today. The time is now to become the first rate version of YOU. Let's get you there together 💖


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    After reading this article, I think it’s fair to say that a significant amount of my internal turmoil is related to Root Chakra imbalances. Almost my entire life I’ve struggled with feeling like I belonged/was on the right path and constantly pushed myself too far in the name of stability be it grades in school, money, etc. It troubles me now, even. Thank you for listing these powerful remedies. I’m going to try out some breathing and grounding exercises right now!

    • Hey Maria! 

      I couldn’t be more thrilled that you stumbled upon my site! THIS is the place to be for all your chakra needs. Especially when it comes to the root chakra. You are absolutely right about having those struggling feelings of not belonging and finding a proper balance between stability and safety. Little did we even realize that as we were growing up, things that affected us on a subconscious level can still be trapped down there… WHEW! Talk about a never-ending beautiful journey. Enjoy your ASMR sessions; those are fun! And stay tuned for some videos to be popped in the learn section of my site.

      I am looking forward to your healing journey! 

      All the best,

      Cass

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