The first three chakras are considered to be the Chakras of Matter, as they relate more to the physical realm. The first chakra is the Root chakra (Muladhara), which focuses on building a strong foundation for your soul. It is about having a sense of safety and security, so it is regarded as the “grounding” chakra, especially with its association with earth elements. This chakra is located at the base of the spine..People who feel an imbalance with their Root chakra tend to lose more focus, experience more anxiety and/or paranoia, have low self-esteem, think more negatively/cynically, and feel like they are constantly in survival mode. Childhood upbringing can affect the Root chakra, especially for people who grew up in a financially struggling household or who were abused by relatives/siblings. People with blocked Root chakras are more distrusting of the world and feel lost in their lives because they do not feel stable in some way, whether mentally, financially or spiritually..To help heal the Root chakra, it is advised to engage in more natural activities, such as meditating outside on the ground or taking walks in parks/nature. However, those who feel stagnant in their lives may want to engage with nature in a more ambitious way, such as surfing or paragliding.
