Chakras are the energy centers of our bodies, and the first chakra is the root chakra. Your root chakra is located at the base of the spine. The root chakra is also associated with the color red. It is associated with security, stablility, survival, all of our basic needs such as food, shelter, etc. It's very connected to our physical selves and identity. It is the chakra connected to grounding and our foundation. When imbalanced, you may feel very pessimistic, cynical, insecurity, greed, jealousy or like you are living in survival mode instead of enjoying life. Read more..."