The first of the 7 Chakras is known as the Root Chakra. It is represented by the color red. Located at the base of your spine, the Root Chakra is associated with all the physical senses of the body. It is related to your physical energy and your will to live in the physical world. The Root Chakra is the the grounding force that allows us to connect to the earth energies and empower our being.

You may experience physical problems or issues with your kidneys, lower spine or legs, when the Root Chakra is blocked. Emotionally, you may become more aggressive or violent than usual, or act confrontational and territorial in nature when this Chakra is imbalanced.

The Root Chakra helps us to administer our life force. By balancing it, you may experience increased stability, structure and security in your life.

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You can help maintain the balance of the Root Chakra by practicing movement of any kind that activates the legs and feet, such as dancing, walking, or yoga. To further promote this balance, do these activities (if possible) barefoot. Wearing red items of clothing such as red socks will help keeping the balance when you are unable to go barefoot. Doing so, will help “ground” yourself to this physical world.

Other ways you may maintain the balance of the Root Chakra is through burning incense that smells of musk, cedar, sandalwood or cloves. These light earthy smells remind us of being grounded to this world. Garnets and Rubies are also recommended for the maintenance of this Chakra, being that they are variations of the color red. For example, a light ankle bracelet made with these gemstones will help you maintain balance of the Root Chakra.

If you feel like your Root Chakra may have an imbalance, eating something red, such as an apple or a beet will help keep your energy flowing and balanced.

Questions to ask yourself to see if your Root Chakra is balanced.

• Do you have a lot of physical pain in your lower back, legs, knees, feet?
• Do you have any habits or addictions that run your life?
• Do you have difficulty materializing any good ideas you may have?
• Are you extremely stressed?
• Do you worry about your security more than you should?

If you can answer Yes to more than 2 of these questions, your Root Chakra needs to be balanced.