How to Heal Your Root Chakra

Co-authored by Emily Christensen and Aly Rusciano

Last Updated: February 21, 2024 Fact Checked

Have you been feeling unmotivated lately? If you answered “yes,” it may be time to heal your root chakra. The root chakra, also known as Muladhara, is the first of seven chakras located at the base of your spine. Think of the root chakra like the roots of a tree. This chakra grounds you to the earth and helps you feel safe and secure. When the root chakra is blocked or imbalanced, it can put everything out of alignment. If you’re looking to heal your energy, take a deep breath because we’ve put together a list of the best ways you can open and balance your root chakra.

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Spend time in nature.

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Taking time out of your day to be close to this chakra’s element can help heal your energy and feel at peace. Kick off your shoes and walk barefoot on the grass, give gardening a try, or go on a nature hike at a local park. Step outside, unplug, and let nature do the rest. ^{[1]
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Follow a guided meditation.

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Heal vulnerabilities with a few moments of silence. The root chakra helps you feel safe and secure, and when it’s blocked or imbalanced, you may feel insecure. A guided, healing meditation focused on visualization can help you feel more grounded in your mind, body, and spirit. Try this meditation the next time you feel low: ^{[2]
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- Find a nice, quiet space to sit and close your eyes.
- Focus on your breaths, particularly how they fill your belly. If any thoughts come up, acknowledge them but let them pass.
- Imagine a warm red light glowing at the base of your spine. With each breath, this light grows.
- Send the red light up your spine and through your body, feeling its warmth under your skin.
- When the light reaches your head and leaves your body, open your eyes and focus on how you feel.

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Do grounding yoga poses.

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Reconnect with your strength and the earth to heal the root chakra. Strong, grounding yoga poses are a great way to boost your self-confidence and recenter your energy. You can add these poses to your daily practice, or do them one at a time for a quick break whenever you feel unmotivated: ^{[3]
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- Mountain Pose
- Side-Angle Pose
- Warrior Pose
- Standing Forward Bend
- Bridge Pose

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Diffuse grounding essential oils.

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When you’re vulnerable, your body and root chakra go into an emotional “fight or flight” response. These oils will help center your root chakra’s energy in times of panic and provide a sense of security. Set up a diffuser in your office to calm work anxieties, or dab a few drops on your wrists before bed to feel safe. ^{[4]
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wikiHow Quiz: What Chakra Do I Need to Balance?

Your spiritual energies can play a big part in how you feel day after day. Chakras are your body’s energy centers, and these spiritual wheels control your mood, energy level, and even your aches and pains. Balancing your chakras is especially important because a blocked or imbalanced chakra can throw off your whole day. So, how do you know which chakra needs healing? Take our quiz to find out!

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