50 Root Chakra Affirmations for Grounding, Strength, and Stability

These 50 powerful root chakra affirmations and mantras can help with grounding, stability, strength, and purpose.

What are Chakras?

The concept of chakras, the energy centers within the human body, can be traced back to ancient Indian spiritual traditions. There are seven primary energy centers or chakras within the human body. Translating to “wheel” or “disk” in Sanskrit, the seven chakras are situated along the spine—from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. Each chakra corresponds to vital organs and areas of the body that may affect both physical and emotional well-being. Balancing or unblocking the chakras is believed to promote harmony within the body and mind.

The seven main chakras and their corresponding characteristics are as follows:

• First Chakra | Root Chakra: groundedness, strength, security, stability, purpose.
• Second Chakra | Sacral Chakra: creativity, sensuality, sexuality, emotional expression.
• Third Chakra | Solar Plexus Chakra: identity, personal power, confidence, self-worth, transformation.
• Fourth Chakra | Heart Chakra: love, self-love, empathy, compassion, forgiveness.
• Fifth Chakra | Throat Chakra: communication, truth, authenticity, listening.
• Sixth Chakra | Third Eye Chakra: intuition, insight, perception, imagination, spiritual awareness.
• Seventh Chakra | Crown Chakra: oneness, divine wisdom, enlightenment, cosmic consciousness.

In this article, we will focus on the first chakra and root chakra affirmations to help promote feelings of groundedness, security, strength, stability, and purpose.

What is the Root Chakra?

The root chakra, or muladhara in Sanskrit, is located at the base of the spine. Serving as our foundation, the root chakra represents being grounded, safe, and secure. It is characterized by the color red and the element of earth.

When this chakra is balanced, you are said to experience a sense of stability, have the ability to face challenges, and trust that your needs will be met. A balanced root chakra can also bring a sense of purpose. Conversely, if your root chakra is blocked or unbalanced, you may experience feelings of fear, threat, and instability. You will feel as if your basic needs are being met when the root chakra is balanced. Times of stress or financial concerns can especially target the first chakra. A blocked root chakra is believed to manifest in various ailments such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, low self-esteem, digestive issues, weight changes, lethargy, and pelvic or abdominal pain.

One way to balance the root chakra or promote feelings of grounding and stability is through root chakra affirmations. We can use these affirmations for the root chakra to build strength, security, and purpose. Below, you will find the following:

• Root Chakra Healing Affirmations
• Affirmations for Grounding
• Affirmations for Safety and Security
• Financial and Money Root Chakra Affirmations

Root Chakra Healing Affirmations

Use the following powerful affirmations to heal and balance the root chakra:

• I am strong and empowered.
• I am connected to my body.
• I can feel at home wherever I am.
• I feel secure in my place in life.
• I am exactly where I need to be.
• I am proud of myself and how far I have come.
• I deserve to have a stable and supportive foundation.
• I am in harmony with the natural flow of life.
• I am strong, stable, and resilient.
• I release all fears and insecurities, allowing my root chakra to flow freely.
• I am connected to my body and its wisdom, providing me with a strong foundation.
• I deserve to experience a sense of belonging and stability in my life.
• I am grateful for the strength and resilience that my root chakra brings.
• I let go of past traumas and welcome healing energy.

Affirmations for Grounding

Practice the following affirmations to encourage feelings of grounding:

• I am grounded.
• I feel firmly rooted in my life.
• I am anchored, stable, and balanced.
• Even when the world around me feels chaotic, I can remain grounded and calm.
• I am rooted, and I belong here.
• I am centered, balanced, and at peace with myself.
• I am present, aware, and fully engaged in the here and now.
• Like a sturdy tree, I am deeply rooted and unmovable.
• I am grounded in my body, mind, and spirit.
• The Earth provides me with support and nourishment.
• I trust in the stability of the Earth beneath me.
• I embrace the sensations of my body, which help me stay grounded.
• I am supported by those around me.

Affirmations for Safety and Security

Use the following affirmations to manifest feelings of safety and security:

• I am my own safe haven.
• I am safe and secure.
• I have complete trust that my healthy boundaries will protect me.
• I am safe and secure, both in my body and in my surroundings.
• It’s safe to let others get close to me.
• I am in control of my life.
• I am resilient and can overcome any challenges that come my way.
• I am at peace with my past and look forward to a secure future.
• I attract only situations and people that enhance my well-being.
• I am grounded and centered, finding security within myself.
• I am worthy of a life filled with safety, security, and happiness.
• I trust in the process of life and know that everything unfolds in perfect timing.

Financial and Money Root Chakra Affirmations

Use the following financial and money root chakra affirmations to encourage stability and security:

• I am equipped with all the tools I need to succeed.
• I am financially secure and stable.
• I have access to all the resources I need to survive and thrive.
• I am capable of providing myself with my basic needs.
• I am open to receiving wealth and abundance in all forms.
• I release all fears and beliefs that limit my financial success.
• I attract opportunities for financial growth and security.
• I attract abundance and prosperity into my life.
• I make wise financial choices that lead to stability.
• I release all financial worries and embrace a sense of security.
• I release all fears and anxieties about my basic needs.

What are the benefits of root chakra affirmations?

Affirmations can help you to manifest or strengthen certain feelings. These are positive statements that you repeat to yourself. In regards to the root chakra, most blocked or unbalanced root chakras are associated with issues in stability, security, feeling grounded, or finances. These affirmations can help to restore and balance the first chakra.

How do you use affirmations?

Choose positive affirmations, repeat regularly, and be consistent. You can say your affirmations several times during the day, repeat to yourself in a mirror, or write it down. Your affirmations should be completely personal to you, and you can practice them in whatever way works best for you.

Which root chakra affirmation will you be using first? Let us know in the comments below! For more chakra healing, check out our blog post on The Best Foods for Each Chakra.