The First Chakra is located at the base of the spine, corresponding to the perineum, along the first three vertebrae, at the pelvic plexus. Also known as the Root Chakra, this energy center flows out of the sacral nerve plexus and is associated with the color red.
Focusing on the First Chakra may help release blocked energy in the base of the spine and pelvic regions. Meditating on the First Chakra may also help generate a sense of stability and a more grounded state of being.
Suggested First Chakra Meditation:
Bring your attention to the First Chakra and imagine energy flowing out from its center, radiating outward and downward into the ground. If you can picture the color red in your mind’s eye, see the chakra energy as a vivid red as it swirls outward to include the base of the spine and the genital area and then radiates downward. Imagine a strong sense of connection to the ground underneath you and to the Earth. Allow yourself to feel supported by the First Chakra energy as it connects to the Earth.
Continue working with the grounding, stabilizing energy of the First Chakra until you are ready to end your meditation or to shift to another focus.
About the Chakras
The word chakra is Sanskrit for wheel or disk and according to tradition signifies one of seven basic energy centers in the body. They are thought to be spinning disks of energy that correspond to bundles of nerves, major organs, and areas of our energetic body that affect our emotional and physical well-being. It is widely thought that keeping the energy in the chakras unblocked and balanced can help support good health and internal harmony.