For what it’s worth, my chakra analysis always says that my root and sacral chakras are always under-active. (Source, and source for all further notes about chakras, including a diagnostic quiz)
“The Root chakra is about being physically there and feeling at home in situations. If it is open, you feel grounded, stable and secure.”
Home is a difficult concept for me. Figuring out “home” is one of my goals for the year. I am definitely a late bloomer in some ways; I might still be years ahead in many areas, but I’m just this year learning to relax. I got a weekly massage for nearly two months – that was a good start 
And I took my first “do nothing” vacation ever. It’s strange, though, because I’m very happy in my life – maybe this one’s just a bit dim.
The sacral chakra is about feeling. “When it is open, your feelings flow freely, and are expressed without you being over-emotional.”
Huh. Yep. I’ve learned to hold back, perhaps too well. Touchy friends at difficult life crossroads, office politics, family tumult…they’ll teach you to keep quiet.
Whether or not these issues stem from energy centers in the body, they are definitely truths about my situation. I have always envied friends who go home to their families to reconnect with something – that’s not yet my situation, maybe not ever. I used to spend time outside to “find myself again”, but the city I live in now is a bit short on nature.
Running and yoga are both supposed to help, as both force you to be aware of your body. The site I referenced above also recommends a grounding exercise. (Every time I think of being “grounded” I remember reading some silly (and likely fake) story about how Drew Barrymore puts dirt in her shoes to help her “stay grounded”.)
It’s not dirt, but I find that Zencast (free) helps get my day off to a good start. It’s not particularly religious, and I find that even if you disagree with (or are unfamiliar with) the Buddhist aspects of the discussions, the ideas are still useful in plain old daily life. I think this one about happiness is a good place to start, if you’re interested.
Enough thinking for one morning, on to lunch and perhaps some yoga…or “grounding”, if you will.