The ROOT CHAKRA

DEFINITION:

Identified by Yoga as the "Root Chakra," this Aura-center is located just below the base of the spine, between the anus and sexual organs. The only one of the seven Chakras that is always active in all people, this center channels aura-energy into the Frontal and Spinal Meridians (see bottom of page) which form the basic "Survival Circuitry" of the body. The specialty of this Chakra is SURVIVAL in every sense of the word; health, wealth, instincts of self-defense and self-support. ANYTHING in life that seriously threatens our bodily or psychological survival may cause problems in the parts of the body nourished by the Root Chakra; the BASE OF THE SPINE, LEGS and FEET.

The Physical Plane of reality.. solid MATTER.. is familiar to us all and needs no introduction. The body and the world in which it dwells is the domain of the Root Chakra. The ancient Egyptians, however, recognized TWO "physical bodies;" the one capable of decay (the fleshly body,) and one which MAY outlast our human lives. This second body is called "the Sahu," and may best be compared to 'our archetypal Image,' which (if we work on our self-image enough) MAY remain with us even after death.. as a sort of 'permanent self-image' that even reincarnates very much the same from life to life.

When one develops any indication of 'blockage' or stress to this Chakra (such as numbness, pain, injury or abnormal function to the base of the spine, legs or feet,) they should be helped to recognize that THEIR "SURVIVABILITY" IS BEING CHALLENGED, calling for a very thorough restructuring of their CAREER-GOALS, FINANCIAL PLANNING and/or ENTIRE WAY OF LIFE. In most cases this will be due to their not living according to their true Metaphysical Nature.. and all the counselor needs to do for them (aside from a referral to healers for the actual physical problems they may be experiencing) is to help them integrate the entire Metaphysical Level of Self, explained in that section of this Manual.

This Chakra is nourished by the following two Acupuncture Meridians, which are shown for your information ONLY; these Meridians have NO self-massage or self-therapy points for you to use by yourself. See a professional Acupuncturist for any imbalance in these vital energy-Meridians.

GOVERNING VESSEL MERIDIAN

CONCEPTION VESSEL MERIDIAN