Note This chakra needs to be cleansed and purified both emotionally and physically before any of the others; it is the first to be activated. It is the support chakra.
Primary Strengths Tribal/family identity, bonding, and the tribal honor code; the support and loyalty that give one a sense of safety and connection to the physical world.
Primary Fears Fears of physical survival, abandonment by the group, and loss of physical order.
Lesson Survival. The right to exist. This energy center deals with tasks related to the material and physical world. It is about the ability to stand up for oneself and security issues.
Balanced Characteristics Good health, vitality, well grounded, comfortable in body, sense of trust in the world, feeling of safety and security, ability to relax and be still, stability, prosperity, and right livelihood.
Organs, Glands and/or Body Systems
- Physical body support
- Spinal column
- Legs, bones
- Feet
- Rectum
- Immune system
Mental, Emotional Issues
The first chakra is the foundation of emotional and mental health. Emotional and psychological stability originate in the family unit and early social environment. Various mental illnesses are generated out of family dysfunctions, including multiple personalities, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and destructive patterns like alcoholism.
- Physical family and group safety and security
- Ability to provide for lifes necessities
- Ability to stand up for self
- Feeling at home
- Social and familial law and order
Physical Dysfunctions
- Chronic lower back pain
- Sciatica
- Varicose veins
- Rectal tumors/cancer
- Depression
- Immune-related disorder
Healing Strategies
Reconnect with the physical body by doing physical activity (i.e., aerobics, weights, running, dance); Therapeutic Touch; Yoga; and Tai Chi. Get plenty of restful sleep. Go outdoors and enjoy nature (i.e., gardening, hiking, camping, climbing, horseback riding).
Base Chakra Foods
Root vegetables - carrots, potatoes, parsnips, radishes, beets, onions, garlic, etc.
Protein-rich foods - eggs, meats, beans, tofu, soy products, peanut butter
Spices: horseradish - hot paprika, chives, cayenne, pepper
Base Chakra Tone Middle C
Essential Oils Myrrh, Patchouli, Vetiver, Rosewood, Thyme, Balsam de Peru
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