Base Chakra (Muladhara)

Location: Base of the spine

Associated with: the colour Red & element Earth

Area of Consciousness: Physical Body

Represents/Issues: Survival, Fears, Money

Imbalances: Lack of energy, Problems with the reproductive organs, bowel, legs and feet, Anger, Financial worries

Crystals: Jasper, Ruby, Carnelian, Red Coral, Garnet

Base Chakra stimulants: Eating red foods (strawberries, cherries, raspberries, capsicum, chillies, tomatoes, red meat); Grounding yourself by getting out in nature, feet in the earth or grass; Dance – especially rhythmic beats and pelvic movements; Working with the earth such as pottery or gardening.