Today we're going to meditate on our root chakra.
Located at the base of the spine,
The pelvic floor,
And the first three vertebrae,
The root chakra is responsible for your sense of safety and security.
It is comprised of whatever grounds you to stability in your life,
Which includes your basic needs,
Such as food,
Water,
Shelter,
And safety,
As well as your more emotional needs,
Such as letting go of fear,
Worry,
Or pain.
First,
Close your eyes and inhale deeply.
Hold your breath for three to four seconds and exhale slowly.
In for three,
Hold for three,
Out for three.
In for three,
Hold for three,
Out for three.
Next,
Move your attention to your scalp.
Feel it relax.
Now move your attention down to your neck and shoulders.
Feel the tension there disappear.
Allow your shoulders to drop.
Next,
Move your attention to your back and your spine.
Feel the tension leaving your body as you do so.
Now move your attention down to your legs as they become relaxed and comfortable.
Move your attention now down to your feet as they too become relaxed.
Feel your entire mind and body become warm and relaxed.
I want you to begin to focus your attention on the base of your spine,
The location of your root chakra.
Now imagine that it is a ruby red crystal emitting a warm red and comforting glow.
As you focus on that area,
Look around and realize that you're now standing in a forest surrounded by huge ancient oak trees.
These trees look so solid,
So grounded and attached to the earth,
Drinking in their life-giving water and energy from the soil.
You wish that you could have that same sense of connection and strength.
Sit down on that forest floor with your back against one of the solid oak trees.
And as you sit down and ease into the ground,
Keep focusing on your root chakra and imagine that it is transforming into a crystal tree root with that familiar comforting red glow.
Feel it starting to grow downwards,
Searching for the earth's healing energy.
Keep your breath steady and slow,
And with each breath,
Feel your root burrowing deeper and deeper into the ground.
Your root is strong and powerful.
Rock is no barrier for it.
Feel it becoming stronger and stronger with each breath.
It is drawn down to the earth's core,
The source of the healing energy that it craves.
The closer it gets,
The more secure,
Strong,
And connected you feel.
The closer it gets,
The more you feel a sense of anticipation and heat.
Your root is glowing brighter,
And you feel the heat as it approaches its destination.
Finally,
Your root reaches the barrier of the earth's core.
Relax for a minute with some deep,
Long breaths to calm yourself and allow your root to absorb as much energy as it needs from its source.
Next,
Allow your root to enter into the earth's core and feel energy shoot up into your root chakra as if an electric plug has been switched on.
Feel the energy and the heat as it rises up to your root.
The feeling of being connected moves through your entire body and soul.
And with each slow breath you take,
Feel the healing energy being drawn up into your root chakra.
Look around the forest.
Notice how each tree glows red in response to your powerful root chakra.
This is a wondrous place where you belong.
You're welcome to stay here for as long as you like,
And you can always come back as often as you need.
And when you are ready,
Blink open your eyes,
Give yourself a big stretch overhead,
And feel the strength and the security and the healing power of your connected root chakra.
