Root Chakra Blockages – How To Heal Them

Root chakra blockages can be very uncomfortable. If your root chakra is blocked you will experience both physical and emotional symptoms that will let you know that this chakra needs to be balanced.

The root chakra is the color red and is located at the base of your spine. It has to do with your physical needs such as food, shelter, and financial security. It also has to do with your connectedness to mother earth.

This chakra is fiery, vital, full of energy, and contains the will to survive. So, you can imagine if you have a root chakra blockage you won’t be operating with a full tank and everything will seem more difficult.

All of your energy systems work together therefore, if one becomes blocked and unbalanced it can contribute to the rest of your chakras being out of balance.

If you have root chakra blockages, then the chakra right beside it (the sacral chakra) has to step up and take on some of the workload.  The other chakras will have to step up to make up for the two chakras that are now imbalanced as the whole energy system will be thrown off. 

It is important to make sure all of your chakras are balanced because they all work together in perfect harmony.

Symptoms of Root Chakra Blockages

Both physical and emotional symptoms will show up if you have root chakra blockages.

Physical Symptoms Include:

• Lower back pain
• Constipation
• Knee issues
• Bone issues
• Feet issues
• Urinary issues
• Colon issues
• Leg issues
• Any issues from the base of your spine and down

Emotional Symptoms Include:

• Fear of not having enough money
• Eating disorders
• Inability to focus or sit still
• Lacking energy
• Feeling ungrounded and floating high
• Craving comfort foods
• Fear of job instability
• Desire to be outside more
• Drawn to the color red
• Not feeling secure in life
• Co-dependency
• Lack of focus

What Does an Open & Balanced Root Chakra Look Like?

If this chakra is in balance you feel safe, secure, and connected to the earth. You don’t worry about money as you know the universe always supports you and you know that your needs are always met.

When you have a balanced root chakra you have energy and vitality and can easily focus on the tasks you need to do during the day. Your body will crave healthy foods that nourish and fuel it.

With a balanced root chakra, you won’t have any lower body issues and you feel great from the base of the spine down.  Your bowels work great and everything runs smoothly around your feet, legs, and hips.

How to Bring the Root Chakra into Balance

There are a few ways you can bring your root chakra into balance:

#1 Way to Heal Root Chakra Blockages – Bring More Red into Your Life

By bringing more red into your life you will help to balance and open the root chakra. You will naturally gravitate towards red, as you are often attracted to the colors that you need to bring into your experience.  

Put more red in your house and wear red. Even looking at something red for a few minutes a day will start to remove the root chakra blockage as this is the color your body is craving.

#2 Way to Heal Root Chakra Blockages – Eat Red Foods

By eating red foods, you can help to bring this chakra into balance. So, enjoy a ripe tomato, some raspberries, or an apple.  

Also by eating food with roots, it will help to connect you to the earth and balance this chakra, hence it is the “root” chakra. Some vegetables with roots include carrots, radishes, and onions.

#3 Way to Heal Root Chakra Blockages – Do Something Physical & Exciting

The root chakra has to do with your physical needs which include your physical body.  You won’t want to move your body or do fun and exciting things when this chakra is blocked.

Playing sports or doing something physical will help to open it. Moving your body will get the stagnant root chakra energy stirred up and spinning again.  

If life feels dull your root chakra is more than likely blocked.  By doing something exciting, it will open it up – bungee jumping will for sure open it up! Basically, anything that elevates your adrenaline will open it up.

This chakra needs stimulation every so often. Going to a scary movie will help to get rid of your root chakra blockages as well.

#4 Way to Heal Root Chakra Blockages – Ground Yourself

Besides eating ‘rooted’ foods you can also ground yourself to the earth, which will help to unblock this chakra.

A good way to do this is by walking barefoot outside on the grass or dirt. Or you can imagine roots growing from your feet connecting you to the center of the earth. Do a quick 3-minute meditation imagining these roots and it will ground you.

#5 Way to Heal Root Chakra Blockages – Clear and Balance Your Root Chakra

You don’t have to be in a meditative state to balance your chakras. You can get rid of your root chakra blockages when driving to work or when you are in the shower in the morning or pretty much any time you think of it.

To help clear any root chakra blockages, imagine a bright, clear red vortex spinning at the base of your spine, both in the front and back of your body.

When you think of this chakra, notice if there is any muddiness, holes, or anything else out of the ordinary. Continue to focus on this vibrant bright red spinning vortex until it feels balanced, whole, and clear.

You Have the Ability to Clear Your Root Chakra Yourself

You are perfectly capable of clearing your root chakra blockages yourself. You can always go to an energy healer to clear them for you but you are capable of bringing your chakras back into balance. Since everything is energy, just visualizing a clear and balanced root chakra will clear it up and any physical and emotional issues that go with it.

Conclusion – How to Heal Your Root Chakra 

Root chakra blockages can be uncomfortable which is why it is important to clear them up as soon as you notice them. Anytime your body is sore or out of whack, it is alerting you that your energy could use a good clearing.

By doing the things above you can clear any root chakra blockages and keep the other chakras around it balanced as well.

~Meghan