This 20 minute sound meditation focuses on connecting with and balancing the root chakra. The root chakra, or Muladhara, is located at the base of your spine. It provides you with a base or foundation for life, and it helps you feel grounded and able to withstand challenges. Your root chakra is responsible for your sense of security and stability. It is associated with the earth element, linked to your ability to dig in and feel firmly rooted in your life. Its associated colour is red, hence its links to the earth.

Listen with headphones or good quality speakers for best sound experience.

Instruments: Crystal singing bowls, shruti box and koshi chimes

Crystal: Red jasper, carnelian, tigers eye, hematite

Beej Mantra: LAM - spoken out loud or to yourself 36 times

Here are 20 root chakra affirmations to try:

1. My root chakra is balanced

2. I am safe and grounded

3. I feel protected in this world

4. I am at home, wherever I am

5. All is well in my world

6. I deserve to be safe at all times

7. I have a right to be here

8. I am supported by mother earth

9. I am deeply rooted

10. I am connected to my body

11. I have everything I need

12. I nurture my body with what it needs to flourish

13. I trust in the good of the world

14. I release all my doubts and fears

15. With every breath, I release anxiety

16. I am at home in my body

17. I am supported by those around me

18. I am all I need to be happy

19. I am worthy of love and care

20. I choose to trust the universe to guide me