Root Chakra - Muladhara - 1st Chakra

	The Root Chakra Chart
Sanskit Name	Muladhara
Meaning	Root or Support
Location of The Root Chakra	The Root Chakra (also known as Base Chakra) is Situated at the base of the spinal column.
Symbol	Represented by a lotus of 4 petals.
Colour	Red
Governs	Survival / Physical Needs Fear, flight, survival, grounding, trust, physical stamina. Many factors trigger off this feeling of fear/flight or survival and can include seeing someone else in confrontation, whether in real life or in the movies. This is your root chakra and concerns your fundamental needs your survival, shelter, your physical health and safety.
Element	Earth
Musical Note	C - Musical Type: Drumming
Gemstones / Crystals	Agate, Ruby, Garnet, Carnelian, Black Obsidian Smoky Quartz Hematite Gemstone Bloodstone
Essential Oils	Angelica Root, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clove, Cypress, Frankincense, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Myrrh, Marjoram, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetiver
Plant	Sage
Mythological Animal	Ganesha - The elephant headed god with seven trunks.
Associated Body Parts	Bones including: legs, arms, teeth, and skeletal structure. Fingernails, intestines, anus and prostate.
Associated Sense	Smell
Glandular Connection / Physical Effects	The adrenals glands are the endocrine glands associated to this chakra. Physically affecting the kidneys and spinal column.
Unbalanced / Out of Harmony	If this chakra is unbalanced we can neglect our physical needs and become unhealthy. We can also go to the other extreme where we place too much importance on our possessions and material wealth. We then become afraid of losing our wealth and become a miser.
Balanced / In Harmony	When this chakra is balanced others will find you strong and compelling. You realise that all your needs can be met and that this world is an abundant place. You know that your basic needs can be met without you becoming overly obsessive.

Root Chakra - Muladhara - 1st Chakra

The Root Chakra Chart