The root chakra

Color associated to the root chakra: Red

Where is it located? : Base of your spine, coccyx

Sanskrit name: Muladhara

What it does: The root chakra represents the ability to survive and exist. It is connected to things and tasks that have to do with the physical and material world. It is also linked to our ability to stand up for yourself and our feelings of security.

Problems encountered when it is unbalanced: Frequent colds. Cold hands and cold feet. Depression. Lower back pain. Anemia and fatigue.

How to stimulate your root chakra: Eating & drinking yellow red or drink. Wearing red clothes or gemstones. Doing physical exercises and sleeping well. Gardening, doing pottery and clay. Using red oils like ylang ylang.