Muladhara is derived from the Sanskrit words Mula and adhara, which mean root and base, respectively. On your life’s journey, the root chakra will provide you with a sense of security and safety. It is in charge of your physical safety and requirements. You will feel healthy and grounded when it is balanced. You will always demonstrate self-mastery and a high level of physical energy.

Where can it be found:

It is responsible for your sense of safety and security while travelling through this world. It is located at the bottom of the spine, the pelvic floor, and the first three vertebrae. It’s linked to the adrenal glands, as well as the bones and skeleton. This chakra is also associated with the spinal column, legs, hips, bladder, and kidneys.

What colour is it associated with:

Red

What element is it associated with:

Earth

Which behaviours and emotional issues will manifest when the root chakra is blocked:

You can become emotionally needy if it is blocked. You can also be fearful and demanding, with low self-esteem and a proclivity for self-harm. You can become too self-centred, materialistic, or antagonistic if it is too open. You may also feel threatened, anxious, or panicked if your root chakra is blocked. This anxiety will pervade your thoughts, leaving you feeling unsure about everything in your life. This will have an impact on your ability to concentrate at work and at home. It will be difficult for you to concentrate, and you will be preoccupied with your fears and concerns about your health.

Previous Chakra: ֍ Svadhishthana Chakra – Sacral Chakra