The
energy of the svadhishthana is very vibrant.
Sanskrit
word svadishthana translates as “one's own place”. In english
language it's called sacral chakra, because it corresponds to the
sacrum in your spine. The frontal trigger point is 4 fingers below
the navel and 2 inches in.
At
around seventh or eighth year of life, this chakra begins to vibrate,
giving us an emotional intelligence.
Sacral
chakra is associated with the emotions, creativity, fertility,
sexuality and sensuality. It also rules relationships, desires,
healing, movement and control. It engages with our unconscious
desires and it has important role in creating flexibility in our
life.
Sacral chakra characteristics:
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- It
is the seat of the subtle element of water, the fluid medium through
which reproduction is possible.
- It
physically governs reproductive organs, kidneys, pelvis, bladder,
lower back, lymphatic system.
- It
is connected with our sense of taste. As the sense of taste is
dependent on smell, so is the sacral chakra dependent on the root chakra.
- Orange
color of sacral chakra symbolizes creativity, new beginnings,
maturity and purity.
- The
associated animal is crocodile.
- The
mantra sound that corresponds to the sacral chakra is VAM.
Just
like the root chakra, sacral chakra is also closely associated with
Apana Vata. Therefore, a strong root chakra enhances energy in sacral
chakra.
An
unbalanced sacral chakra may cause several physical and emotional
problems.
1. Physical
problems: menstrual issues, fertility problems, miscarriages, lower
abdomen and lower back pain, gynecological problems, impotence,
anemia, spleen problems, pancreas problems, knee problems, lack of
flexibility.
2. Emotional
and psychological problems: insecurity, depression, stagnant
creativity, feelings of shame and guilt, frigidly, fear of change,
mood swings, addictions, lack of self esteem, aggressiveness,
arrogance, emotional and intimacy issues in relationships, not caring
about your physical appearance, bipolar disorders, poor social
skills, lack of commitment in relationships, lack of ability to
express emotions, tendency towards betrayal and promiscuity, fear of
water, unhealthy sexual behavior, self-pity, feelings of
unworthiness, complaining.
Every
time you experience abuse, emotional coldness, rejection, the sacral
chakra will get blocked.
When
it's balanced you have the ability to take risks, you are creative,
committed, joyful, emotionally stable and sensual.
The
goal is to find balance in pleasure. Eating, sleeping and sexual activities must be regulated in order to attain a harmonious state of
sacral chakra.
How to balance the sacral chakra:
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Foods
that can help balance your sacral chakra:
Eating
orange food is extremely beneficial for sacral chakra. Oranges,
papaya, melons, apricots, passion fruit, tangerines, peaches,
mangoes, pumpkins, squashes, carrots, yams and sweet potatoes.
Crystals
that can help balance your sacral chakra:
Stones
like amber, orange calcite, carnelian, moonstone, pyrite, tiger's
eye, topaz, orange jasper can help heal and activate your sacral
chakra. You
can place the gemstones on the area of the sacral chakra while lying
down to help open and align it.
Essential
oils and herbs that can balance your root chakra:
orange,
jasmine, rosewood, cardamom, bergamont, sandalwood, ylang ylang. Put
a drop or two of essential oil into a neutral carrier such as sesame
oil, jojoba oil, almond oil, coconut oil etc. Gently apply the oil
topically by rubbing them over your pubic bone, lower abdomen and
lower back.
- Since
sacral chakra is all about creativity, using your creative energy
will activate this chakra.
- Wearing orange color provide the vibration needed to help balance this
chakra.
- Speak
openly about your feelings.
- Let
go unhealthy emotions and get rid of toxic people in your life.
- Nurture
your femininity/masculinity.
- As
it was mentioned previously in this text, Water is the sacral chakra
element. Relax near open water, take a swim, get wet in the rain, sit
near fountains, drink a lot of clean water, listen to waterfalls and
ocean waves sounds, perform mindful hand washing.
- Cook
yourself a nice healthy meal.
- Take
at least 1 hour a day to do something for yourself.
- Love
your body more.
- Wear
a waist chain. Waist chains are traditionally worn by Indian women to
mark rites of passage, heal sacral chakra and protect feminine
energy.
- Go
to moonbathing during waxing moon. Moonbathing is basking under the
moonlight, opposite of sunbathing. Water is connected with the moon,
which is shown by the influence of the lunar cycle on ocean tides. Our
bodies are composed of 80% water, therefore the Moon also has an
effect on the water contained within our own body.
Sacral chakra is connected with procreation which
is directly related to the moon, as the menstrual cycle of women
mirrors the monthly cycle of the moon.
- Receive
a massage.
- Declutter
your house and keep it clean.
- Take
responsibility for what is happening in your life.
- Watch
the sunset or sunrise.
- Dancing
is a great way to open your sacral chakra.
- Try Nabhi Vasti - simple
and safe treatment commonly used in Vedic medicine for balancing the
sacral chakra with warm medicated oil. Here is the step by step
tutorial: Nabhi Vasti Treatment
- If
you are a woman, try vaginal steam bath. Here is the step by step
tutorial: How To Do Vaginal Steaming At Home
- Left
nostril breathing called ida nadi will help to open up the sacral
chakra as it brings lunar energy. With the thumb of your right hand
close the right nostril. Inhale deeply through left nostril. Close
the left nostril with your ring finger of your right hand as you
release the right nostril. Exhale slowly through your right nostril.
Repeat the process 10 times.
- Yoga,
pelvic thrusts and hip opening stretches can strengthen this
chakra. Yoga asanas that stimulate the energy in sacral chakra
are seated forward bend, wide legged forward bend, reverse warrior
pose, goddess pose,wide lunges and many more.
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All
these tips can help clean and balance the sacral chakra.
When
this chakra is activated you feel connected to the water, flexible, confident and creative. You will start to have
healthy relationships with the people around you and you will embrace
new experiences that life brings.
Author: Ayurveda Tutorials
Author: Ayurveda Tutorials
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