First Chakra

THE FIRST CHAKRA
The Root - Base – Kundalini - Muladhara
ROOT (First)
Color:
Red
Vibration:
256 Hz
Musical Note:
C (Do), Vowel: Uh, Bija: Lam, Shad Sound: Thunder, Instrument Drum
Situated:
At the base of the spine and pubic bone
Area of consciousness:
Physical body
Physical organs:
The gonads, the adrenals, and the spinal column
Life Lessons:
Lessons related to the material world, stability and safety
Governs:
Survival, Power, Motivation, Intent, Pleasure, Grounding
Element:
Earth
PHYSICAL DISFUNCTIONS AND RELATING EMOTIONAL ISSUES With any physicals dysfunction we need to look for the underlying mental/emotional core issues.
Some of the physical issues connected to the Root Chakra are: Chronic lower back pain, sciatica, varicose veins, rectal tumors, depression, Immune related disorders.
The embedded Mental/Emotional core issues needing to be explored: Was there lack of family and group safety and security, in other words did the child lack a sense of safety and belonging, were the parents able to provide life's necessities. Was there a lack of family or social law and order. Was the child able to stand up for its self?
Balancing the Root Chakra
Fragances and Essential Oils
Calming Fragances:
Cedarwood, Patchouli

Stimulating Fragances:
Musk, Lavender

Crystals and Gem Stones
Stones:
Hematite, Red Jasper, Black Onyx, Obsidian

The calming fragrances should be used if you feel over anxious or stressed, need to quiet the mind and come back into balance. The stimulating fragrances should be used if you experience low vitality, have difficulty in making choices; need to open to the joy of life.
There are a number of ways in which the fragrances may be used. Put a few drops in your bath, heat it in a diffuser, burn it as a joss stick or incense. Sniff a few drops of oil from your hand or apply directly to the area of the chakra. You may experiment mixing the fragrances to form a blended oil for the objective you have in mind.
NOTE! Most essential oils are very concentrated, so when applying them directly to the skin it is safer to put them into a carrier oil such as almond oil or apricot kernel oil.