Svadisthana Chakra: The Second Chakra (Sacral)
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Discovering the Sacral Chakra
A Chakra is an energy center in the body. The Sacral Chakra, the orange lotus of energy, is located in the pelvis region. It is the Chakra related to water and movement It governs our sense of creativity and our relationships to other people and money. The sacral chakra helps us relate and maneuver in the world.
Discover the primary attributes of this second Chakra, Svadisthana, then learn to recognize and work with issues based in the Sacral energy.
What is a Chakra?
A Chakra is an energy center in the body. There are seven primary Chakra points located in key areas of the body that regulate the flow of energy (prana, chi, qi) through the system.
All About the Svadisthana
The Chakra of CREATIVITY
Demon of the Second Chakra: GUILT
Specifics of Svadisthana
Location: Genitals
Color: Orange
Sounds: Flowy - Watery, belly-dance, salsa
Mantra: Vam
Yantra/Symbol: 6 petaled lotus
Element: Water
Glands: Ovaries, Testicles, Prostate
Meridian: Bladder
Sense: Taste (Water enables taste)
Organ of Action: Genitals
Organ of Knowledge: Tongue
Vayu: Vyana - circulation
Planet: Venus
Chakra Healing Resources
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The Reign of the Sacrum
Emotional Arena:
• Money
• Sex
• Creativity
• Ethics
• Honor in relationships
• Graceful movement
• Ability to enjoy
• Passion
Physical Arena:
• Sexual organs
• Large intestine
• Lower vertebrae
• Pelvis
• Appendix
• Bladder
• Hip Area
• Fertility
Sounds of the Sacral Chakra
Stimulate your Sacral Chakra with these great songs from iTunes!
| Track | Artist | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacral Chakra (Singing Bowl Only) | Ben Scott & Christa Michell | Tibetan Chakra Meditations | |
| Sacral Chakra - Fertility | Ben Scott & Christa Michell | Tibetan Chakra Meditations | |
| Sacral Chakra | Greg de Vries, The Meditation Coach | Guided Chakra Balancing Meditation | |
| Sacral Chakra | Aaditya | Chakra Healing (Balancing and Tuning) |
What does "Blocked" mean?
Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning "wheel" or "vortex" which reflects the shape and motion of the Chakra energy. A healthy Chakra is open in the center and spins smoothly in a clock-wise manner.
Is the Svadisthana blocked?
Some of the most common questions to ask about Sacral Chakra issues involve Relationships, Money and Creativity
Consider these Questions:
• Do you feel you have an adversarial relationship with money?
• Do feel you closed off from your relationships?
• Do you feel like you can never get enough from your relationships?
• Do you feel your creativity is blocked?
• Do you tend toward jealousy or guilt?
Symptoms of a blocked Sacral Chakra can manifest through the body or personality - sometimes a combination of both.
Emotional Imbalances:
• Blame
• Guilt
• Unconfident
• Oversensitive
• Constantly seeking sense pleasure
• Seeking constant reassurance
• Feelings of unworthiness
• Sexual addiction
• Obsessive attachments
• Emotional dependency
• Poor boundaries
Physical Imbalances:
• Chronic lower back pain
• Sciatica
• Ob/Gyn problems
• Pelvic pain
• Sexual disfunctions
• Urinary problems
• Hip joint deterioration
• STDs
• Bladder infections
• Infertility
Start Your Chakra Practice on the Mat!
Methods to Connect with the Second Chakra
Chakra Yoga, Gemstones, Mantra & Dance
Yoga Postures:The practice of yoga helps to unblock and circulate the prana energy in the body. Regular yoga practice will help maintain healthy chakra flow. If you feel you are blocked in a particular chakra, a sequence designed specifically for that chakra will help open and regulate its energy circulation.
• Supta Baddha Konasana (Recling Bound Angle)
• Upavistha Konasana (Seated Wide Angle)
• Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog)
• Virabhadrasana II (Warrior 2)
• Jathara Parivartanasana (Maltese Twist)
• Garudasana (Eagle Pose)
• Utthan Pristhasana (Lizard Pose)
• Agnistambhasana (Fire Log Pose)
• Ananda Balasana (Happy Baby)
Mantra Chanting:The sounds of unique mantras stimulate different energies of the body. The mantra for each chakra helps invigorate the spin of energy.
•First thing in the morning, take 5-10 minutes to chant 108 repetitions of VAM
Gemstone Therapy:The composition and vibration of gemstones is used to help promote and regulate specific energies in the body. Every stone stimulates one or more chakras.
• Topaz, coral, fire opal, carnelian, red jasper, red tiger eye
DANCING! Get out there, get those hips moving & the creativity flowing!
Red Tiger Eye Mala - Mantra Chanting for the Sacral Chakra
Fun Sacral Chakra Items!
Want to Learn About Other Chakras?
Want More?? Chakra Balancing References
- Lotus Malas
- Your source for high-quality, hand-crafted Japa Mantra Malas to assist with your Chakra Practice. Malas available for all Chakras!
- EHow: How to Balance your Chakras with Crystals
- Describes how to use crystals and gemstones to open and balance the chakras.
- Yoga Journal
- Your resource for descriptions of all Yoga Postures and Yogic Health articles.
Thoughts on the Sacral Chakra?
How do you experience the Sacral Chakra? Have more questions about Savdisthana? Do you have a great Chakra Exercise? Share here please!
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aleskotnik
Jul 18, 2011 @ 11:20 am | delete
- I've been practicing yoga long time ago and heard something about chakras. Your lens was nice refreshment and you provided a myriad of additional info. Thanks.
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photofk3
Jan 30, 2011 @ 11:59 am | delete
- I have heard of chakre candles that can heal illnesses related to a specific chakra point. Nice lens, keep it up.
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mayapearl
Dec 25, 2010 @ 6:16 pm | delete
- Your Chakra lenses are very informative. Thumbs up
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Oct 2, 2010 @ 3:51 pm | delete
- I didn't know much about chakras, but this lens has helped, thank you.
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Feb 9, 2010 @ 3:21 pm | delete
- I don't know much about chakras but found it very interesting and an attractive lens!
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