Sacral Chakra
Sanskrit Name: Svadhisthana
- Sva: Self
- Adhisthana: Established
- The word Svadhisthana translates to, âoneâs own dwellingâ
Physical Location: 1 â 2 inches below your navel, between the coccyx, & the sacrum. The nerve plexus is in the pelvis. The area of the tailbone that is wedged between your hip bones & about halfway between your sex organs & navel.
Endocrine Gland: Adrenal Glands â regulate the metabolism and immune system
Organs/Regions: reproductive systems, bladder & kidney, bowel, testicles, ovaries, genitals, womb & lower intestine
Element: Water
Deities: Lakshmi (Hindu Goddess), Mary Magdalene (Ascended Master), Yemanja & Oshun goddesses (orishas) of Yoruba, Mama Qocha Incan Goddess, Poseidon (Greek), Neptune (Roman), Varuna (Vedic)
Planet(s): The Moon
Earth Location: Mount Titicaca in Bolivia, Peru
Mantra: VAM â the Seed Mantra of the Svadhisthana Chakra. Pronounced VAHHHM. Using this Mantra during hip opening exercises or postures, meditation while sitting perfectly still, & aromatherapy.
Color: Orange
Metal: Tin
Crystals: Orange Calcite, Carnelian, Sunstone, Amber, Coral
Essential Oils/Incense: Neroli, Jasmine, Melissa, Ylang Ylang, Lemon
Meditation for the Sacral Chakra is a good way to connect with this Chakra
Image Representation: a white lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) with 6 petals of vermilion color. A white crescent moon is present inside the lotus representing the element of water. The petals represent the birth, life, & death cycles by the circles connected to the lotus flower. The crescent moon reminds you about creativity & the lunar phases.
Senses: Taste (the tongue)
Yoga: Frog Pose, Open Angle Pose, Pigeon Pose, Goddess Pose, & additional Yoga poses provided by @crystal5
Food: Fish, Nuts, (foods high in healthy fats) Orange fruits & Vegetables â carrots, oranges, sweet potatoes, peaches, papaya
Through ages 8 & 14 feelings developing in relation to fear, proactivity, harmony, philosophy, wisdom, & spirituality plus how each interacts with your feelings.
The Sacral Chakra is related to emotions & being able to express them. It is strongly associated with creativity, passion, appreciation of life & sensuality. The main purpose is a pleasure & general enjoyment of life.
Connecting helps you to understand your relationships with others & yourself. Developing a healthy relationship with pleasure to acquire a better understanding of natural responses & innermost emotions, plus how to sit with the intensity of what you are feeling with those emotions. Youâll start to best express yourself & be able to set appropriate boundaries.
Imbalanced or Blocked Root Chakra
Imbalance or blockages may be caused by stress, disease, emotional distress, or conflict. You may experience emotional & physical stability.
They can cause a variety of symptoms including chronic lower back pain, UTIâs, Ovarian cysts or other issues with reproductive systems, issues with kidneys & bladder, pain during or after having intercourse, pelvic - lower abdominal problems, lack of interest in sex altogether. Difficulty expressing needs & emotions.
Overactive
- Emotional instability: Feeling out of control, overwhelmed, feeling much more deeply
- Severe mood swings
- Acting irresponsibly regarding the feelings of others
- May be indecisive, inconsistent, domineering, insincere, superficial
- Excess energy shows up as sex addictions, self-indulgence, exhibitionism, aggression, arrogance, mania
Underactive
- Expression may be dangerously withheld or avoided. Men run the risk more frequently than women. When toxic programming is in place the rigidity is held in the physical body & in belief systems.
- Feelings of denial or lack of intimate bonds
- Low sex drive
- Creatively stifled
- Feelings of inadequacy create insecurities & self-confidence may be lacking
Sources:
- Cantrell, Leigh. Chakras for Beginners: A Complete Guide to the Seven Chakras, Their Importance and Their Impact on Your Life . Amazon.com Services LLC, 2021.
- Pfender, April, and Enya Todd. The Complete Guide to Chakras: Activating the 12-Chakra Energy System for Balance and Healing . Rockridge Press, 2020.
- Alcantara, Margarita, and Tom Bingham. Chakra Healing: A Beginnerâs Guide to Self-Healing Techniques That Balance the Chakras . Fall River Press, 2019.
- Ashish, Ashish. âSacral Chakra (Svadhishthana): Meaning, Location, and Symptoms of Blocked / Balance.â Fitsri, 2 July 2022, Sacral Chakra (Svadhishthana): Meaning, Location, and Symptoms of Blocked / Balance - Fitsri.