The Sacral Chakra- Svadhisthana

Let’s chat about the Sacral Chakra Last month our series began with the Muladhara Chakra. Moving up the body, today we are moving up the channel to our second Chakra. This energetic center is where all our creativity is born and it is the center of our sexual identity, pleasures and desires.

Sanskrit Name: Svadhisthana (the dwelling place of the self)

Element: Water

Color: OrangeSeed

Mantra: Vam

Body associations: Bladder, Genitals, Kidney, Large Bowel, Prostate, Uterus and Ovaries

This energy center is about our pleasures in life, however, when the Sacral Chakra is out of balance our pleasures can turn into our addictions. Not only can these addictions include food, drink, material comforts and sex; they can also cause overly emotional responses. We can become aggressive, over-ambitious, manipulative , over-indulgent and obsessed with sex coupled with a lack self respect. When this energy center is out of balance, you may even begin to feel inadequate. This results in only cultivating shallow relationships. You may also feel shame of our body or sexuality and sometimes this may even manifest as a wild-child like behavior into our adulthood.

When it is balanced we have a healthy relationship with life’s pleasures, creativity, intimacy and sex. We will be in touch with our own emotions and cultivate meaningful relationships. We will be comfortable with our ability to initiate projects, creating art in whatever form resonates with us. We are playful! We have empathy for others, we become generous and are willing to share and help with ease, we become genuine, we not only empower ourselves but we also empower others and we gain this beautiful passion for life itself as we allow the water element to flow freely within us.

How can we work on balancing this energy center?

Wear the color Orange. Chant the seed mantra Vam, listen to inspirational podcasts that wake your creative senses up. Listen to music that inspires you and makes you want to get up and dance! Step out of your comfort zone and create Art, music, food, songs…whatever you heart desires. Reconnect with water! Go to the lake or the beach and enjoy the flow. Affirmations are always great too. Here are some for you to try:

-I deserve to experience pleasure and have my needs met

-Every day, I experience more joy and satisfaction

-I feel safe to express my sexual self in fun, creative, and healthy ways

-I embrace change and make the best of my future

-My body is vibrant and I am comfortable inside it.

-I flow with inspiration and creativity

You can also get on your mat and practice yoga poses that connect you with your Svadhistana Chakra.

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