The Root Chakra, also known as the Base Chakra, is the foundation of our energy system. It's deeply connected to the Earth, our needs, and to the physical. Think of our body, our home, family, friends, community, and nature. The Root Chakra reminds us that we are supported by life itself: by the food we eat, the water we drink, the shelter we reside in, and the relationships that nurture belonging. When our basic needs are neglected, especially early in life, the nervous syst