Abundance is something we all seek. Whether it is more money, more love or a greater overall feeling of joy in life, abundance is a wonderful thing. Oftentimes our feelings of lack are based upon low self-esteem and negative energy.
We become unbalanced and it becomes difficult to receive. Balancing your first chakra can help you open yourself up to receive the abundance of the Universe.
What Is the First Chakra?
The first chakra is also called the root chakra and is located at the base of the spine. There are seven major chakras or energy centers within the human body running from the base of the spine to the top of the head. The term chakra comes from Sanskrit and means “wheel.” Ancient mystics and sages saw these spinning energy vortexes as wheels.
The first chakra is associated with the color red and rules the lower extremities of the body including hips, legs and the colon. Psychologically, issues related to safety, security and survival are housed here.
When in balance, this first chakra helps us meet our basic needs and manifest abundance.
When in balance, this chakra helps us meet our basic needs and manifest abundance. If there is excessive energy in this area, a person may appear as domineering, judgmental and greedy. If energy is lacking here, it may manifest as insecurity, lack of confidence and feelings of unworthiness.
Ways to Balance
There are a variety of ways to balance the first chakra. It can be done physically, mentally through visualization and affirmation, or by using tools like crystals and aromatherapy.
Physical exercise is always a great way to get in touch with your body and its energy centers. Any exercise that helps to ground you can assist your root chakra. Walking, dancing and cycling are some good options as they focus on the lower extremities. Yoga is also helpful in aligning the energy centers of the body. In yoga there are particular poses that focus on specific areas of the body.
The basic “child’s pose” where you sit back on your heels with your forehead resting on the ground can stimulate and balance the root chakra energy. There are many others you can use as well. Check out your local yoga studio for more details. You can also search online for “yoga poses, first chakra” for information.
Mental exercises can also enhance and balance your first chakra. If you meditate or use visualizations, they can help you. When doing your practice focus your attention on your lower back. In your mind’s eye see that red spinning vortex of energy at the base of your spine. Imagine it as a ball of light glowing brighter and brighter, clearing away any dark or negative energy. You may also see is as a spinning wheel or top. Be creative and choose a visualization that works for you.
You can also use affirmations to help balance your first chakra. By repeating a positive present tense phrase over and over you work with the Law of Attraction to manifest your desire. In this case you will balance your chakra. Try a phrase like, “My root chakra is perfectly balanced,” or “My balanced first chakra brings me abundance.” Be sure to repeat your affirmations on a regular basis.
Working with crystals is another option to try. Crystals are also fun and easy to work with. Some good choices for the first chakra are: ruby, red jasper, garnet and obsidian, although practically any red stone will work. Listen to your intuition when choosing a crystal. once you have your stone, you can either hold it while meditating or just carry it with you. You can even place it under your pillow at night with the intent to work on your root chakra.
Aromatherapy can also help to open and balance this area. Recommended scents include: patchouli, musk, sandalwood and cedar. These aromas are very grounding and will enhance first chakra energy. Enjoy these fragrances and focus your attention on this area as you use them.
When your first chakra is balanced it helps to improve your self-esteem and power of survival. When you feel safe and secure you can more easily manifest your desires. You’ll have greater trust in yourself and in the Universe to meet your needs – no matter what they are!
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