How to Tell if Your Base Chakra Is Out of Balance

When the base chakra is out of balance, energy doesn’t flow or moves very slowly, leading to a stagnation of life’s movement. You can feel stuck in a rut and find it difficult to release emotions that become trapped. Sometimes a loss, such as a death or broken relationship has occurred, and a failure to release the associated emotions leads to dysfunction in the energy hot spot.

Common symptoms include:

• Chronic lower-back pain
• Sciatica
• Varicose veins
• Water retention
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Rectal and anal problems
• Fertility issues such as impotence
• Immune disorders
• Feelings of insecurity
• Phobias
• Depression, anxiety or panic attacks.