THE ROOT CHAKRA IS THE FIRST THE SEVEN CHAKRAS. THIS CHAKRA IS THE MOST INSTINCTUAL AND IS OUR EMOTIONAL SURVIVAL CENTRE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR SENSE OF SMELL AND FLIGHT OR FIGHT RESPONSES.
The energy of the root chakra comes from the earth.  It lies at the root of physical being and links the body with its environment and with the earth.  The root chakra is associated with feeling safe, grounded and secure and is the foundation of the energy body.  To achieve overall balance in our lives it is important to stabilise and balance this chakra first.
The root chakra in Sanskrit is known as Muladhara which means ‘root’ or ‘support’
Color: Red
Root chakra location:  The root chakra is located at the base of the spine corresponding with the perineum, lower spine & physical body support
Body parts effected: Base of the spine, legs, feet and large intestine.
Balanced characteristics of the Root chakra
The root chakra is associated with the following characteristics:
Feeling strong and confident, acting independently and caring for yourself
Survival and Safety
A sense of being grounded and comfortable
Having good vitality and zest for life
Being mindful and content with being still
Imbalanced root chakra and its effects
When the root chakra is blocked or out of balance you may experience:
Living in fear and insecurity
Anxiety and restlessness
Disorganisation
Low self-esteem
The need of more emotional support