Discover the Mysteries of the Root Chakra and How It Influences Pet Behavior!

Join renowned animal communicator Joan Ranquet on a journey to uncover the secrets of the root chakra and its impact on pet behavior.

Training, positive reinforcement, and increased activity and stimulation can help you manage unwanted or unhealthy behaviors in dogs and cats. And while these are crucial components, there’s often an important piece missing: chakra care. Animals have chakras just like humans, and when they’re unbalanced or blocked, it can lead to mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, sexual, behavioral, and relationship issues. Let’s learn more about the root chakra, or first chakra, from animal communication expert Joan Ranquet!

Exploring the Basics of the First Chakra

There are eight chakras, each one acting as an energy center in the body that regulates physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The first chakra relates to survival, the herd, the environment, security, safety, and sense of self. It’s associated with the color red and emotions like excitement, enthusiasm, passion, anger, fury, and frustration.

The first chakra sits at the base of the spine (why it’s also called the root chakra), which is also the base of the tail. For this reason, tail position can tell you a lot about how your furry friend is feeling. For example, tail wagging can indicate happiness, but it can also signal reactivity, like a rattlesnake poised to strike.

Ways the First Chakra Impacts Pet Behavior

Because the first chakra symbolizes survival, an imbalance or blockage results in fight, flight, or freeze behavior. This can manifest as insecurity, instability, timidity, and reactivity. In fact, the health of the first chakra can impact just about every aspect of a dog’s or cat’s life, including how they react to:

• Meeting new people or animals
• Getting along with other animals in the house
• Riding in a car
• Going on a walk
• Taking a trip to the veterinarian
• Having nails trimmed or teeth brushed

For instance, leash reactivity can stem from a dog feeling like they lack an emotional leader. Frustration and aggression can be caused by masking pain or discomfort. Ultimately, the health of the first chakra—and confident, positive behavior—depends on your companion animal feeling safe and secure.

Pet Behavior and Root Chakra Tips from the Expert!

Unwanted behaviors are challenging, but “animals can evolve out of their wounding…They can also truly heal and settle with great guardians and guidance,” says Joan.

A regular exercise routine is critical. Joan explains that in the wild, animals release adrenaline and stress by running from threats. So with domesticated animals, daily exercise prevents stress from building up.

Furthermore, when you’re calm and grounded, you can transfer those emotions to your dog or cat. A calming technique like the bladder sweep can do wonders for the first chakra: “Take your hand and stroke the animal from the top of the head all the way to the end of the tail 3 times, and then stroke from the top of the head all the way down the back and down the hind legs to the outside toe. Repeat 3 times with each leg.”

In her new book, Animal Chakra Healing, Joan explores the eight chakras and provides additional techniques and resources.

Visit her website to learn more about the root chakra, read a free sample, and order a copy!

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