043: 5 Signs You're Living in Survival Mode (and What To Do About It) | Root Chakra Reflection

Feeling exhausted even when you sleep enough? Anxious for no clear reason? Like you never quite feel at home in your own life? These could be signs of a root chakra imbalance — and in this episode, we break down exactly what that means and how to start healing it.

This episode kicks off a brand-new nine-week chakra healing series exploring the seven chakras through the lens of the Divine Feminine Hero's Journey, based on Ananta Ripa Ajmera's bestselling book, 8x award-winning book, The Way of the Goddess. Each week follows a simple rhythm: Reflection, Ritual, and Release — so you get both the "why" and the practical tools to actually shift your energy.

In this first Reflection episode, you'll learn:

What the root chakra (Muladhara) is and why it's considered the foundation of your entire energy systemThe Vedic goddess Shailaputri and what she teaches us about grounding and spiritual safety5 signs of root chakra imbalance, including chronic fatigue, low-level anxiety, financial fear, and never feeling like you belongHow Ayurveda's earth element (Prithvi) connects to feeling grounded, safe, and at home in your bodyWhy root chakra blocks are often inherited trauma, not personal failure — and how Body Code and Emotion Code work (developed by Dr. Bradley Nelson) can help release themA simple 30-second grounding practice you can do today

Whether you're new to chakra healing, exploring Ayurvedic lifestyle practices, or looking for root chakra healing techniques that go beyond surface-level advice, this episode offers a grounded, tradition-rooted starting point.

Free resource: Download the free Chakra Healing Guide at chakrahealingguide.com for a full breakdown of all nine chakras — where your energy is flowing, where it's blocked, and how to restore balance.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

Want to walk your own version of this journey for a deeper transformation?
The Divine Feminine Hero's Journey is a small-group container limited to 12 souls — so every person is truly seen, heard, and held.
  → theancientway.co/hero

Serious about your growth?
Join the Circle of Life Community — a free, by-interview space for those called to heal deeply and give generously. 2026 Global Health & Pharma Award winner.
  → theancientway.co/community

You were never meant to walk this journey alone.
Join The Ancient Way Village — our free community with book club, Q&As, daily spiritual practices and like-hearted people walking this path alongside you.
  → bit.ly/ancientwayvillage 

Done the work — but still feel something deeper holding you back?
Book your free Sovereign Within sample session. 7 healing modalities woven into an integrated experience, including Dr. Nelson's Body Code, Emotion Code, and Belief Code alongside Ayurveda, Yoga, Vedanta, and Vedic Astrology. No reliving the past or talking required. 100% of participants recommend it.
  → bit.ly/sovereign-within

Want a complete Ayurvedic foundation — at your own pace?
The Ayurveda Lifestyle In-Depth Program gives you everything: your constitution, your rhythms, your healing.
  → bit.ly/ayurveda-lifestyle

Book your free discovery call to explore joining any of our programs.
→ bit.ly/call-tera

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Ananta's books

The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self
"A book we all desperately need. I plan to re-read it." — Dr. Deepak Chopra
→ amzn.to/4rQXYml

The Ayurveda Way: 108 Practices from the World's Oldest Healing System for Better Sleep, Less Stress, Optimal Digestion, and More  
→ amzn.to/4reaXyz

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More free resources

Living Liberated Newsletter: theancientway.kit.com
Chakra Healing Guide: chakrahealingguide.com
Digestion Healing Guide: theancientway.kit.com/digestive-healing

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Disclaimer: All resources are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.