The Root Chakra (Icheke Ora Ana) in Odinani

The base of your spine holds a glowing ember of life-force—the Root Chakra, Icheke Ora Ana—the primal seat of safety, survival, and grounding. Like the roots of a great tree anchoring it to the Earth, this chakra anchors your spirit to your body and the material world. When it is balanced, you feel secure, stable, and supported by life itself. When disturbed, the whole system shakes. In Odinani, to awaken Icheke Ora Ana is to return home, to the earth, to your body, to the simple truth that you are safe and you belong here on earth.