Chakra Series: The Sacral Chakra
Welcome to the sixth post in our chakra series, where we are exploring each of the seven chakras in depth. Today, we are working with the Sacral Chakra.
The Sacral Chakra (also known as Svadhishthana) is the second chakra located in the lower abdomen. It governs our creativity, intuition, and sexual pleasure. It’s associated with the color orange and the symbol of the lotus with 6 petals, signifying the 6 negative emotional tendencies for us to overcome including anger, jealousy, cruelty, hatred, pride, and desire. Unblocking this chakra fosters creativity and adaptability.
Key Aspects of the Sacral Chakra
Meaning: Svadhishthana translates to “dwelling place of the self”, supporting our exploration and expansion of parts of the self like desires, creativity, and sexuality.
Location: The lower abdomen, about 4 fingerbreadths beneath the navel
Color: orange
Function: The hub of our passion, expression, and pleasure.
Sound/Sanskrit Mantra: Vam, pronounced “vahm”
Signs of Imbalance
Blocked: Lack of creative inspiration, low libido, emotional numbness, rigid thinking.
Overactive: Excessive emotional reactivity, codependency, overindulgence in pleasure-seeking behaviors.
Physical Symptoms: Tension in lower back or hips, low energy, reduced sexual vitality, emotional disconnect.
Benefits of a Balanced Sacral Chakra
Emotional Balance: Ability to fully experience positivity and compassion.
Awakens the Power of Creation: Finding power in choice and creating intimacy.
Healthy Expression: Of emotions, sexuality, creativity, etc.
How to Unblock and Balance the Sacral Chakra
Meditation & Visualization: Focus on the sacral space, visualizing an orange light.
Affirmations: Using phrases like “I am creative”, “I am passionate”, and “I embrace change”.
Yoga Poses: Poses that energize and stimulate the lower abdomen, like Side Plank Pose (Vashishtasana) and Crow Pose (Kakasana).
Breathwork: Belly breathing while chanting VAM mantra.
Crystals: Utilize Carnelian, Sunstone, Orange Calcite.
