The Root or Base Chakra is located in the base of our spines in the genital area and the energy extends downward, through the legs and feet to earth.
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It has 4 petals
It governs the skeletal system, especially the spine and blood.
The endocrine glands are the adrenal glands
It is associated with the physical/Etheric level of consciousness
The Kundalini lies coil in the base chakra
Colours for this Chakra are Red or Black
Crystals for this Chakra are Hematite, Red Jasper or Ruby.
The Base Chakra is the center for vitality and energy, this centre is our link with nature and the planet Earth. We are grounded through the Base Chakra and it's the connection between the earth and our physical body.
It deals with all issues of a physical nature - the body, the senses and sensuality, aggression and self-defense. Basic instincts of survival, the instinct of hunting for food, protecting oneself and one's loved ones. It is the association of the base chakra with this fundamental instinct of self-preservation that gives it a quality of the will to live. Because it relates much to our physical existence one can understand why it is described as the chakra where Spirit and matter meet. Spirit and matter must meet for there to be physical manifestation or existence. Within the Etheric body there is an energy flow between the lower and higher charkas. The lower charkas are those residing beneath the diaphragm and the higher chakras are above. There is a corresponding higher chakra for each lower chakra, and transference of energy from the lower to higher chakra. The base chakra transfers energy to the crown chakra. When the charkas are in balance the colours should be vibrant.
Disorders that can be associated with an unbalanced Base Chakra are:
Anorexia-Bulimia-Cold Hands and Feet-Constipation-Crohn's Disease-Depression-Diarrhea-High Blood Pressure-Kidney Stones-Obesity-Sciatica-Varicose Veins
The Base Chakra is associated with security and our sense of smell willpower motivation and intent. To help the crystals to keep your Chakras balanced you can also use exercise, yoga, and massage along with your crystals the effects of which are very beneficial.
Other things can cause the Base Chakra to become out of balance such as difficult situations like moving house, a new job and health problems. When your Base Chakra is not balanced you can become disorganized or unfocused, feel disconnected or experience anxiety restlessness even fear.
The following list is an indication only of whether your Base Chakra is balanced or not. Anything in the positive column would indicate that your Base Chakra is reasonably well balanced anything on the negative would indicate that your Base Chakra could be out of balance.
POSITIVES: Fully Alive-Assertive-Courageous-Centered-Grounded-Healthy-Unlimited Energy.
NEGATIVES: Sadistic-Aggression-Insecurity-Self-Pity-Egotistical-Domineering-Greedy
The Base Chakra is one of the first Chakras that we should concentrate on bringing into Balance. A full Chakra healing is usually the best way to help achieve this state.
Charka meditation usually requires more time compare to other meditation technique. A complete workout on all 7 chakras may take up to 2 hours. But it's definitely the comprehensive way to stay healthy.
In less than 10 minutes, you can learn the do it yourself approach to chakra meditation. My way is always the crystals way. Using crystals as the meditation tool, you can allow the wondrous power of crystals to work on your chakras. So the effort on your part is almost zero.
For chakra meditation to work, you will need a crystal for each main chakra. And that means 7 in total. If that put you off, don't be. I will provide you a guide that you can use to narrow down the list of crystals you can use from the thousands available on this planet.
Before that, let me give you the 9 steps formula for chakra meditation.
Step 1: Seize the opportunity during these session to balance your charkas as well. To do that, identify any health, emotional or mental related issues that you may be facing at this moment of your life.
Step 2: Identify the chakra associated with that issue(s).
Step 3: Get the appropriate crystals that can help resolve your issues. To achieve this step, you will need a reasonable understanding of the relationship between each crystals and your charkas. You can look up books on crystals but I will provide you some help later as you read on.
Step 4: Thoroughly cleansed, charged and program the crystals.
Step 5: Adopt the lying down meditation posture.
Step 6: Place a stone on each chakra. You may need help from someone close to you. The best way is to allow the crystals to rest directly on your skin. Opt for loose clothing to allow you to position the crystals on the chakras with ease.
Step 7: Start from the crown charka and end your chakra meditation with the base chakra. Work your way downwards, 1 charka at a time. Complete your meditation work on the charka. Visualize it closing up before moving to the next one.
Bring your attention to the chakra you are working on for a evil eye jewelry few moments. Relax and feel the positive energy of the stones working for you.
Next, as you inhale, visualize yourself draw in the light, filling up your whole body. The light should correspond to the chakra you are working on.
Let me expand on this. Let say you are meditating on your third eye chakra. You should visualize purple light (or energy) filling you up. And when you are meditating on your solar plexus chakra, visual orange light (or energy) instead.
Step 8: Visualize the chakra closing up before moving to the next one.
Step 9: When you have worked on all the charkas, slowly get up from your position and drink a glass of water.
Try it and experience the power of the crystals during chakra meditation.