The root chakra is the energy center at the base of the spine. This chakra represents survival. Your root chakra is your sense of security and groundedness. Anything that has to do with basic survival; health, food, water, clothing, shelter, etc is regulated by your root chakra energy center. This chakra is associated with the color red, the frequency is 432 Hz, and it is known as the Muladhara in Hindu Tantrism.