🌱7 Signs Your Root Chakra Is Blocked (And How to Heal It)

🌿 Introduction

Your Root Chakra, Muladhara, मूलाधार चक्र (Mūlādhāra Cakra) is the foundation of your entire energy system.

• The first (root) lotus is said to be four-petaled, located at the Mūlādhāra (base of the spine).

• Within it resides the firm and steadfast deity Gaṇeśa, remover of all obstacles, who governs this chakra.

Just like a tree needs strong roots to grow tall, you need a strong Root Chakra to feel safe, supported, and grounded.

But what happens when your Root Chakra is blocked?

In this post, we’ll explore the most common signs of Root Chakra imbalance — and share simple, soulful ways to heal and restore balance.

🌱 What Is the Root Chakra?

🌸 Symbolic Features of Mūlādhāra Chakra (as per yogic texts):

• Location: Base of the spine, pelvic floor

• Lotus: Four crimson petals

• Bīja Mantra: लं (Laṁ)

• Element (Tattva): पृथ्वी (Pṛthvī – Earth)

• Presiding Deity: श्री गणेश (Śrī Gaṇeśa)

• Energy (Shakti): Kūṇḍalinī Śakti lies dormant here, coiled three and a half times around the self-luminous liṅga

• Animal Symbol: Elephant (strength and stability)

When balanced, the Root Chakra helps you feel safe in your body and secure in the world.

🚩 7 Signs Your Root Chakra Is Blocked

1. Anxiety and Constant Worry

   • Feeling unsafe, restless, or like the rug could be pulled out from under you.

2. Financial Stress or Instability

   • Struggles with money, scarcity mindset, or fear of not having enough.

3. Disconnection from the Body

   • Feeling “floaty” or ungrounded, struggling to be present in the moment.

4. Lack of Energy or Motivation

   • Low vitality, difficulty starting projects, or feeling weighed down.

5. Health Issues in the Lower Body

   • Leg, feet, or lower back problems; digestive issues may also appear.

6. Fear-Based Thinking

   • Overwhelm, worst-case-scenario thinking, survival mode.

7. Difficulty Creating a Sense of Home

   • Struggles with belonging, home insecurity, or not feeling “at home” anywhere.

   
   

🌿 How to Heal the Root Chakra

✨ 1. Reiki Healing

Place your hands at the base of your spine and allow Reiki energy to flow. Visualize a glowing red light spinning freely.

✨ 2. Grounding in Nature

Walk barefoot on grass, hug a tree, garden, or sit on the earth. Let the Earth hold you.

✨ 3. Affirmations

• “I am safe.”

• “I belong here.”

• “The Earth supports me.”

  
  

✨ 4. Crystals & Oils

• Crystals: Red Jasper, Hematite, Smoky Quartz

• Oils: Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver

  
  

✨ 5. Root-Focused Yoga

• Mountain Pose, Squats, Warrior I

• Combine movement with mindful breathing.

  
  

✨ 6. Rituals

Light a red candle, meditate with a grounding stone, or create a simple earth altar.

🌸 Closing

Healing the Root Chakra is about creating stability — within your body, your home, and your spirit. When you feel safe and rooted, you can grow into all the other chakras with ease.

✨ Want to dive deeper? 

The Reiki Hippie Chakra Course takes you on a full Root-to-Crown journey, with meditations, Reiki practices, affirmations, and rituals for every chakra.

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