Sacral Chakra

Hindu name: Svadhisthana

Colours: Orange

Stones: Aventurine, Larimar, Moonstone, orange calcite

Place on the body: three inches below the navel, at the centre of your lower belly.

Mantra VAM

Abilities: strength, power, bravery, fantasy, expression of sexuality, sensual pleasure

Personal notes:

The sacral chakra is connected directly with the genitals and is feet focused on creation (especially of new life). It's also a chakra of self-control and restrictions, self blockages. Most controlling traits of our character are connected to this chakra. It's connected to safety, especially in relationships, trusts, sex, passion and understanding

The way how you are behaving with your partner and how your relationship will look is connected to this chakra. By unblocking it, you will have a deep sense of connection towards others, empathic abilities, and general safety.

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Exercises:

One

Sit in a comfortable, quiet place where you won’t be disturbed. Keep your spine straight, and your limbs relaxed.

Take ten slow, deep breaths.

Picture a spinning orange circle in the location of your sacral chakra.

Since the sacral chakra’s element is water, imagine the orange light of the chakra spreading out in rippling waves, slowly enveloping your whole body. Feel yourself warming up in response.

Do this for as long as you like (preferably for at least five minutes), then open your eyes when you’re ready.

Two

Start seated with the knees slightly bent and feet touching. Flap the knees for a few minutes before holding the pose. Hold the knees wide open and bow the head forward towards the feet. Roll through the spine to return to the seated position. The bound angle pose helps strengthen the inner thigh muscles.

Symptoms of a blocked chakra

Boredom

Feeling easily offended

Lack of creative inspiration

Fear of change

Guilt about the past

Low self-worth

Jealousy

Addictive behaviours (including the unhealthy use of drugs or alcohol, but also extending to behaviours like excessive spending, sexual compulsions, gambling problems, and overeating).

Low energy

Reduced libido

Bladder discomfort

Worsened allergy symptoms

Symptoms of overreactive chakra:

If you have an overactive sacral chakra, your life may be rife with issues of conflict and excess.

You may be experiencing problems that have to do with unhealthy relationships or unhealthy addictions. The key to restoring balance to this chakra is to familiarize yourself with the symptoms of an overactive sacral chakra.

That class has been based on my own knowledge, basic yoga exercises I was once a part of and a book Kundalini and the chakras by Genevieve Lewis Paulson