The root chakra is said to be at its height when one is between the ages of one to seven.  It allows one to create instincts for survival.  It also helps them to understanding the idea of a physical being and presence.  Often times, the root chakra will be related to the four petal lotus.  The root chakra is known to relate to the element of earth because of its relations to the physical. 

The root chakra is also associated with the sense of smell.  When looking into the aura of one who has the root chakra intact, it will be the color of red.  When a Reiki practitioner is helping to open the root chakra, they will touch lightly around the thigh and lower stomach area.  With women, they will then move to the left, and males will move to the right. 

There are also other techniques that can be used in relation to this one.  The mantra of ‘lam’ can be chanted while the Reiki practitioner is finding blocked energies.  This energy will help to clear the area and allow new universal energies to move in.  They may also use aromas in relation to this.  The most common are the smells of cedar and clove, as it allows one to relate to the earth element. 

There are also gemstones that are sometimes used in the practice of opening this chakra portal.  Agate, bloodstone, garnet, red coral and ruby are all used as methods for clearing and communicating with the root chakra.  These are said to hold the same energies as the root chakra. 

When one’s root chakra is cleared, then the suprarenal glands will also be healed.  One may notice that after this is cleared, they will either have visions or feel a relation to the dawn, sunset and fresh soil.  These are all representative of the mode of the root chakra. 

The clearing of the root chakra allows for one to be able to understand and move back to physical instincts that are necessary for survival.  By doing this, it helps one to clear blocks that they may have had in relation to this type of energy.  There are several methods that can be used in order to allow for the energy here can be cleared and used as a portal for universal energy.