Introduction: Why the Root Chakra Matters
Your foundation in life begins with your Root Chakra, also called Muladhara. This energy center holds your sense of safety, stability, and belonging. According to Anodea Judith’s Eastern Body, Western Mind, the Root Chakra develops primarily during the first six months to one year of life. This early stage creates lasting patterns that shape how you approach your health, relationships, and sense of self.
For many adults, imbalances here can show up as anxiety, disconnection, or financial and physical struggles. The good news is that these patterns can be healed. By tuning into your Root Chakra, you can create more grounding, stability, and freedom in your everyday life.
Early Development: 2nd Trimester to One Year
Judith describes this stage as the most foundational period in life. From the 2nd trimester to one year old, infants depend entirely on caregivers for food, safety, and comfort. A child learns trust when these needs are met consistently. The Root Chakra absorbs the sense of “the world is safe, and I belong.”
Pain Points of Disrupted Development
When these needs go unmet, or when trauma occurs, the child may learn the opposite: “the world is unsafe, and I must protect myself.” Pain points at this stage include:
- Inconsistent care or neglect
- Sudden changes in environment
- Lack of physical touch and bonding
- Exposure to unsafe or stressful conditions
These disruptions can create a lifelong sense of instability.
Benefits of Healthy Root Development
When nurtured well, the Root Chakra provides:
- A strong sense of safety and security
- Healthy physical development
- Confidence to explore the world
- Early bonding that translates to trust in relationships
This foundation allows a child to grow into a resilient, grounded adult.
Root Chakra Behaviors Over Time
As the child grows, the early lessons of the Root Chakra express in both positive and challenging behaviors.
Healthy Expressions
- A sense of belonging within family or community
- Grounded decision-making
- Confidence with money and resources
- Physical vitality and good health
Challenging Expressions
- Anxiety about safety or survival
- Difficulty managing finances
- Feeling disconnected from the body
- Trouble trusting others
These behaviors often continue into adulthood, creating cycles of stress or imbalance.
Root Chakra in Adulthood
As adults, Root Chakra imbalances can manifest in many ways. Anodea Judith emphasizes that unhealed disruptions from infancy echo throughout life.
Signs of Imbalance
- Constant worry about money or security
- Difficulty maintaining stable relationships
- Feeling “unrooted” or out of place
- Physical issues in the legs, feet, or lower back
Positive Development Possibilities
Healing the Root Chakra as an adult allows for:
- A deep sense of safety and belonging
- Ability to trust the flow of life
- Better physical grounding and energy levels
- Greater freedom to grow spiritually
Tools to Heal and Tune Into the Root Chakra
Healing the Root Chakra requires awareness, patience, and practices that build trust and grounding.
1. Grounding Practices
- Walking barefoot in nature
- Breathing exercises that focus on the lower body
- Rooted yoga poses like Mountain Pose or Warrior
2. Self-Care Routines
- Regular sleep and meal schedules
- Physical touch and connection
- Creating a safe and calming home environment
3. Journaling Prompts
- “When do I feel most safe and secure?”
- “What fears about survival do I carry?”
- “Where do I feel disconnected from my body?”
How The Body Code Can Help
While self-practices are powerful, sometimes imbalances run deeper. The Root Chakra often connects with other areas of the body.
This is where The Body Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson becomes transformative. Using the Body Code Map, I help clients identify trapped emotions, hidden imbalances, or misalignments that contribute to Root Chakra blocks.
For example:
- Fear may be trapped in the kidneys, weakening Root energy.
- Family stress may create imbalances in the lower back.
- Ancestral trauma may affect feelings of security.
Through Body Code sessions, we locate and release these patterns, allowing the Root Chakra to stabilize and thrive.
Benefits of Root Chakra Healing
When Root Chakra imbalances clear, clients often report:
- Feeling lighter and less anxious
- More confidence with money and stability
- Easier decision-making in life and relationships
- A sense of belonging and calm in their bodies
Healing this energy center doesn’t just change how you feel — it transforms how you live.
Practical Daily Tiny Habits Tips for Root Chakra Balance
- Morning grounding ritual: Start with 3 deep breaths, visualizing roots connecting you to the earth.
- Daily affirmations: “I am safe. I am grounded. I belong.”
- Food as grounding: Eat nourishing root vegetables like carrots, beets, or sweet potatoes.
- Movement: Walk, dance, or stretch your legs daily.
Small, consistent actions help rebuild trust within your Root Chakra. Using breathwork as an example, take an existing reliable routine, such as using the bathroom. You’re already sitting down, which is an existing routine, right? Then, while doing your business, take 3 deep breaths and visualize connecting to the earth. The next part is critical…CELEBRATE (fist pump while saying “YES” confidently).
Celebrating is essential in BJ Fogg’s Tiny Habits because it creates a positive emotional “shine” that rewires the brain to remember and repeat the new behavior. By celebrating even small wins, you build confidence, momentum, and joy that make lasting change possible.
And while this may sound elementary, that’s okay. It’s supposed to be easy. Easy enough for you to want to do it. Over time, you can build on it. The point is to just start.
Working With Me
Healing your Root Chakra is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. As a Professional Healer and Practitioner, I specialize in helping people:
- Release trapped emotions with The Emotion Code
- Balance imbalances with The Body Code
- Reconnect with their body and energy system
These services help you “Level Up The Way Your Body Heals, simply and permanently.”
Visit my Services Page to explore how we can work together.
Conclusion: Your Foundation for Life
The Root Chakra is your foundation for safety, security, and trust. As Anodea Judith teaches, it is shaped during the first year of life — but it continues to influence your entire journey. Whether you’re rebuilding trust, overcoming fear, or strengthening your health, healing your Root Chakra opens the door to balance and freedom.
Through self-care, grounding practices, and professional energy work like The Body Code, you can live a lighter, more manageable life with greater peace and stability.
Let’s strengthen your foundation, starting today! Xo
