PATHWAY TO JOY AND HEALING

The Muladhara or root chakra rests at the base of spine, and the seat of Kundalini.  The central issues for root chakra blockage involves survival, stability, acceptance, self-preservation, deep-rootedness, perception, grounding, fear and safety.   The problems rest in the physical body involving self-preservation caused by fear usually resulting in issues during developmental stages from womb to 12 months.  These blockages may be caused by traumas and abuses, including, birth trauma, abandonment, physical neglect, poor physical bonding with the mother, malnourishment, feeding difficulty, major illness or surgery, physical abuse, inherited traumas (eg. war, poverty, etc.)

The sexual and adrenal hormonal glands may be affected as well as, organs in the immune system, base of spine, legs, bones and bone marrow, feet, rectum, and physical body support.  Physical dysfunction from blockage in the root chakra may include frequent illness, disorders of the bowel, large intestine, bones, teeth, problems with legs, feet, base of spine(chronic lower back pain, sciatica), eating disorders, depression; immune-related disorders, skin problems, and lack of energy.  Those with this charka blockage may suffer addiction involving food, gambling, shopping, and work.  Spiritual challenged for root chakra blockage, involves how well we manage our physical world.

Excessive energy in the root chakra can cause individuals to become sluggish, lazy, tired, monotony, obesity, overeating, hoarding, materialism, greed, fear of change, and addiction to security.  Deficient energy in the root chakra causes individuals to become fearful, anxious, restless, lack of discipline, underweight, financial difficulty, and chronic disorganization. While balanced energy in the root chakra should result in  good health, vitality, well grounded, sense of trust in the world, feeling safe and secure, stability, prosperity, and ability to relax.

Healing strategy for the root chakra includes physical activity, lots of touch, massage, reconnect with the body, grounding, Hatha yoga, look at earliest childhood relationship to mother, and reclaim your right to be here.  The use of essential oil such as patchouli, cedarwood, or sandalwood may also help.  Crystal healing using Garnet, Ruby, Agate, Onyx, Haematite, Red Jasper, Black Tourmaline, Smoky Quartz, Bloodstone, and Red Coral is another option.

Affirmations that may be helpful in healing the root chrakra:

It is safe for me to be here.

The earth supports me and meets my needs.

I love my body and trust its wisdom.

I am interested in abundance.

I am here and I am real.

I trust my Higher Self to fulfill all my needs.

My life is full of prosperity.

(Photo Image:  Rainbow Spider Woman, Giclee’ by Sheranda Ann Kumara)