THE ROOT CHAKRA - RED

MERIDIANS: GOVERNING AND CONCEPTUAL

AMYGDALA

sinus glands

SENSE OF SMELL

LOCATION: Base of the spine.
 
PHYSICAL:
AMYGDALA,
Adrenal glands,
the spine,
bones,
lower extremities
(feet and legs)
and bowels.

PURPOSE: Self-awareness and Life Force
survival, grounding.
It is the link to the physical world
via the tribal sense of security and belonging (freeze,fight or flight instinct). 

 BALANCED: Feeling connected to nature;
understanding of nature’s laws;
feeling grounded, structured, 
stable, courageous and patient
individuality, order,
logic, loyalty, justice.
 
NOT BALANCED: Inability to trust natural law;
focus on material gain and acquisition;
selfish pursuit of own desires and wishes;
feelings of greed, anger, fear, and tribal violence;
fear of physical harm or death.
 diarrhea, constipation, and poor circulation.