The first chakra

Muladhara Chakra (Root)

Centered at the perineum and the base of the spine and called Muladhara Chakra (Root Chakra), this energy vortex is involved in tending to our survival needs, establishing a healthy sense of groundedness, taking good basic care of the body, and purging the body of wastes. The associated body parts include the base of the spine, the legs, feet, and the large intestine

Circumstances that pull up our roots and cause a first chakra deficiency include traveling & relocation, feeling fearful, and big changes in our body, family, finances, and business. Some people, often those with busy minds and active imaginations, don't need special challenges to become deficient in this chakra ( oh damn I know it well!); they feel ungrounded most of the time, living more in the head than in the body.

Element: Earth
Colour: Red