Chakra Series: How to Unblock Your Root Chakra and Feel Grounded Again + 8 Free Grounding Techniques
- Hayley Hunt
- Oct 12
- 4 min read
Updated: Oct 14
If I’ve ever told you there was a lot of energy around your root chakra, then this blog is for you. Read on to discover how to unblock your root chakra and bring your energy back into balance.
During your Reiki treatment, I always provide feedback; what energy I felt around you, where it’s stored, which chakra may be blocked, and what that means for your wellbeing. You may also notice I place specific healing crystals on certain parts of your body, especially when stagnant or imbalanced chakra energy is found.
This guide is a simple and beginner-friendly way to understand your root chakra, why it becomes blocked, and how to gently clear and heal it.
What Is the Root Chakra?
The root chakra (Muladhara) is the first of the seven main chakras that run along your spine up to your crown. It represents stability, safety, and grounding. It is the energetic foundation for all the other chakras. It plays quite an important role!
Sanskrit name: Muladhara
Position: Base of the spine
Colour: Red
Element: Earth
Crystals: Red Jasper, Black Tourmaline, Smoky Quartz, Garnet
Body areas: Pelvis, lower back, large intestine, feet, and legs
When your root chakra is open and balanced, you feel safe, grounded, and supported by life. When it’s blocked, you may feel anxious, insecure, or disconnected.
What Causes the Root Chakra to Become Blocked?
Root chakra blockages often stem from:
Unhealed emotions or childhood trauma
Financial or home instability
Fear and anxiety
Chronic stress or burnout
Big life changes that shake your sense of security
Signs of a Blocked Root Chakra
Physical symptoms might include:
Poor sleep
Constipation or bowel issues
Hip or lower back pain
Feeling fatigued or heavy
Emotional symptoms can include:
Insecurity or fear
Feeling restless or ungrounded
Anxiety or fear of failure
Difficulty relaxing or trusting life
If you’re nodding along and ticking loads of the above off, then don’t worry: there are gentle and effective ways to unblock your root chakra quickly and restore balance.
How to Unblock Your Root Chakra
The key word is grounding. When in doubt, ground!
Feeling unstable or anxious? Ground.
Feeling disconnected? Ground.
Here are 8 simple and powerful grounding techniques that help unblock your root chakra energy:
Walk barefoot on the grass: Also known as earthing, this helps your body absorb the Earth’s natural electrons, which is proven to reduce inflammation and stress.
Gardening: Connect directly with earth.
Walking in nature: Trees, moss, mud, and fresh air all help rebalance your root chakra.
Hug a tree (yes, really!): In Japan, “forest bathing” (Shinrin-yoku) is prescribed to reduce stress and restore calm.
Be near running water: Rivers, oceans, or waterfalls cleanse chakra energy.
Use a grounding mat or sheet: perfect for rainy days! I use a mat from Down to Ground to re-ground my Reiki clients after their treatment.
Visualise grounding roots: Imagine roots growing from the soles of your feet deep into the Earth’s core, anchoring you.
Practice meditation: Focus on your breath, your feet, your senses, and your connection to the Earth.
How to Unblock Your Root Chakra with Reiki
Reiki healing is one of the most effective and gentle ways to unblock your root chakra.
During a session, Reiki energy flows where it’s most needed, helping to release and disperse energetic blockages, calm the nervous system, and restore balance to your entire chakra system.
Many clients notice a feeling of deep peace and grounding after Reiki, especially when the root chakra has been out of balance for a while.
Using Sound & Vibration for Root Chakra Healing
Sound carries vibration, and vibration moves energy.
Try: A C-note singing bowl (tuned to the root chakra frequency)
396 Hz frequency music, designed to release fear and guilt
Yoga Poses to Unblock the Root Chakra
Gentle yoga helps to open the hips, stretch the spine, and anchor your energy.
Try poses such as:
Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
Child’s Pose (Balasana)
Yogi Squat (Malasana)
Corpse Pose (Savasana)
Affirmations for Root Chakra Healing
Repeat some of these affirmations daily to reinforce a sense of safety and grounding:
“I am supported.”
“I am safe.”
“The Earth always supports me.”
“I am grounded and secure.”
“I am financially stable.”
Consistency is the key to unblock your root chakra
Once your root chakra begins to open and flow, keep the energy moving. Regular grounding, meditation, and Reiki treatments prevent blockages from returning. Think of it as energetic maintenance (just like brushing your teeth, but for your aura!).
Ready to Feel Grounded Again?
If you’ve been feeling off-balance, anxious, or ungrounded, your root chakra may simply need some care and attention. Choosing some of the above techniques and practicing them regularly will greatly improve your overall wellbeing. Alternatively, book a Reiki session with me to find out which Chakras are blocked and restore your natural flow of energy.
Together, we’ll rebalance your chakras, clear stagnant energy, and bring your mind, body, and spirit back into harmony. Because nobody wants a blockage!
Questions? You can contact me here.
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