The Homegirl Energy Center

Ebo Washington
Jun 9
2 min read

Updated: Jul 28

(a.k.a. Root Chakra | Muladhara)

This ain't just the bottom, this is the BASE, the FOUNDATION, the inner "I got me".

Before you rise, you gotta root, and this chakra? She's your inner GPS back to safety, belonging, and body wisdom.

Let's break it down

Color: think rich, deep red (like your favorite red lipstick or that velvet seat at grandma's church)

Element: it's Earth. You can't move me if you tried, energy. Grounded. Solid.

Location: Base of the spine, pelvic floor, legs and feet (aka the places that hold you UP in this world)

Name Meaning: Mula = root | Adhara = support

Because duh, this is your support system chakra.

Now let's address some things...

When Your Homegirl Energy Is Spinning

You feel:

Grounded AF
Safe in your body and space
Like you BELONG
Steady in your moves, money and moods
Capable of handling what ever comes your way

When She's Blocked

You feel:

Anxious, unsafe, or lowkey paranoid
Stuck in survival mode
Disconnected
Like things are unstable

You move like:

"I got a plan, and a backup plan"
You sleep good, eat well, pay your bills, and say no without guilt
"I know who I am, and I ain't going nowhere

Your body might:

Be constipated or bloated (yup)
Feel heavy and/or tired
Crave junk food or hate being touched
Jump into "fight, flight" mode pretty quickly

Ways to Activate Your Homegirl Energy

DANCE. STOMP. WALK barefoot on some grass - take this time to get into your body. You can take time to enjoy some rich grounding foods like sweet potatoes, oats, beats, soups and stews. Slow yoga flows are the best when you highlight some deep squats, long holds and plenty of childs poses for the intermission. Find me in class for a full breakdown. If you're like me and love a good visual or mood setter, light a red candle, pull out your journal and write.

Journal Prompt

"Where do I feel most safe to just be?"

Describe the space, the people, the energy.

Is it a physical place, or a feeling you carry?

What smells, sounds, or sensations make you exhale and say, "I'm Good here"

Root Chakra Playlist Vibes:

Use some of my rooting faves to your playlist. And while we're at it, let's follow each other!

Affirm Her....

"She ain't just grounded, my friend, she IS the ground. She is where the healing beings."

Sis, this is the one. This is the one you come back to every single time life feels shaky. Before we can glow up the crown, it's necessary to bless the base.