Is Your Root Chakra Balanced?

The Root Chakra

Located at the base of the spine, the root chakra (Muladhara) is our primal energy center. It stores our kundalini energy—our spiritual potential waiting to be awakened as we embark on our spiritual journey. This chakra supports us in building a solid foundation in life, nurturing a sense of security, stability, and safety. Many people on the spiritual path tend to focus on the ethereal powers of the higher chakras. However, without balance in the root chakra, we cannot fully access or utilize higher wisdom in a productive and sustainable way.

When balancing the root chakra, Mother Earth is our greatest healer. Standing barefoot on the earth helps us feel rooted, like a strong tree. Resting against a rock or tree while breathing deeply allows us to absorb this primal energy and align with nature’s wisdom. The root chakra also calls us to be fully present and practical as we tend to our physical needs, home, and earthly responsibilities.

Balanced Root Chakra Characteristics

A healthy root chakra fosters a deep sense of stability, trust, and belonging in the world. Signs of a balanced root chakra include:

• Feeling grounded and centered, even during life’s challenges

• Independence and self-reliance, with a strong sense of personal security

• Trust in oneself and the universe, reducing anxiety and fear

• Physical well-being and comfort in one's own body

• A sense of safety, stability, and security, both emotionally and financially

• Alignment with the right livelihood, feeling supported by one’s career or purpose

• A prosperous mindset, welcoming abundance without attachment

• Poise and calmness, even in times of uncertainty

• Ability to be still and present, fully engaged in the moment

Overactive Root Chakra Characteristics

An overactive root chakra can lead to excessive attachment to material security, control, or physical indulgence. Signs of an overactive root chakra include:

• Sluggishness and resistance to change, feeling stuck in routine

• Overeating or obesity, using food as emotional comfort

• Hoarding or material fixation, an excessive focus on possessions

• Greed or compulsive spending, seeking security through financial means

• Bossy or controlling tendencies, dominating situations or people

• Inflated ego and aggression, reacting with hostility or manipulation

• Manipulative behaviors, using fear or control to maintain stability

Underactive Root Chakra Characteristics

An underactive root chakra can cause feelings of insecurity, disconnection, and instability. Signs of an underactive root chakra include:

• Chronic fear and anxiety, feeling unsafe or unsupported

• Resistance to structure, struggle with discipline or routine

• Low body weight or disordered eating, such as anorexia

• Spaciness and flightiness, difficulty focusing or staying present

• Vagueness or restlessness, a constant sense of unease

• Inability to sit still, feeling disconnected from the physical body

• Shyness or self-doubt, lacking confidence in one’s place in the world

• Sexual insecurity, discomfort with physical intimacy

• Difficulty manifesting desires, struggling to create stability and success

Balancing Activities for the Root Chakra

To restore harmony to the root chakra, focus on grounding practices that connect you to your body and the earth:

• Yoga—especially grounding poses like Mountain Pose and Warrior

• Walking or hiking—immersing yourself in nature

• Running or biking—engaging in rhythmic, stabilizing movement

• Gardening—connecting directly with the earth

• Carpentry or pottery—working with natural materials

• Spending time outdoors—absorbing the grounding energy of Mother Earth.

Guided Root Chakra Meditation

Embark on a transformative journey with this guided meditation for the root chakra, focusing on grounding, stability, and security. An audio-only version of this meditation can also be enjoyed on Insight Timer, Spotify, and Apple Music.

Personalized Energy Healing for the Root Chakra

Experience deep grounding and energetic alignment with my Chakra Balancing Reiki & Sound Healing session. This personalized session works to clear and balance all seven chakras—including the root chakra, which governs your sense of security, stability, and connection to the earth. Using Reiki and vibrational sound healing, this session helps release blockages, restore harmony, and bring a sense of peace and renewal. Whether you're seeking balance, clarity, or a deeper mind-body connection, this healing experience is designed to support your journey.

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Michelle Kellogg RMT, M.Ed. - MindfulMystic.com