The sacral chakra or Svadhisthana chakra is related to our sexuality, creativity and vitality. Its characteristics are linked to movement and change. Your goal is to let things flow. Check out, in this article, everything about the second chakra.
What does Svadhisthana mean?
The word “Svadhisthana” originates from Sanskrit and among the meanings found are: “abode of pleasure”, “support of the breath of life”, “foundation of oneself” and “where your self is established” (Swa ” = “I”; “Adhishthana” = “established”).
This chakra is represented by a six-petaled lotus flower, each containing Sanskrit letters. Each petal represents a mode of consciousness (or vritti): affection, impiety, destructiveness, delusion, disdain, and suspicion.
In the center of the flower is the white Crescent Moon, symbolizing water. There is also, in this center, the letter that represents the sound VAM, which is the bija mantra of this chakra.
Bijas mantras are sacred sound vibrations that carry the power of a given energy. When pronounced, these sounds potentiate, unlock or activate the energy of the chakra with which they are associated.
Sacral chakra features
Located approximately four fingers below the navel, in the pubic region, this chakra is responsible for the functioning of our reproductive system, governing fertility and sexual and creative impulses.
It controls our health and well-being, being essential in the constitution of our immune system, thanks to its ability to concentrate the vital force necessary to keep our body active.
The parts of the body under the “responsibility” of this chakra are: kidneys, lower back, hips and sacrum. In addition, it is associated with all bodily fluids such as blood, tears, urine, lymph, digestive juices, as well as those secreted during childbirth and pregnancy (such as amniotic fluid).
Sacral chakra color, element and stone
There are factors associated with the chakras that help to establish balance or even strengthen their energies - the main ones are color, the element of nature and stone. Each chakra has its own.
the color of vitality
The color associated with the sacral chakra is orange and this color highlights creativity and vital impulse. The sensations of joy, energy, enthusiasm and humor are attributed to her. Vibrant, it reflects heat and excitement.
There are a few ways to use color as a chakra balancing factor. One of them is associating this color with the chakra bija mantra (VAM).
Another way is to imagine the reproductive organs themselves being energized with orange. When thinking about this energizing, you also need to think about clearing bad emotions such as anger, insecurity and animosity.
The flow chakra
The element that governs the sacral chakra is water. As it is ruled by water, it responds to behavioral issues such as sexuality, pleasure and control over our emotions and the way we deal with them.
The Moon, which is connected with this chakra, controls the waters, including our body. In this way, it also influences our emotions and sensations.
balance by crystals
The stone that represents this chakra is carnelian, but there is also mention of topaz and the stone of the Sun.
Stones or crystals have the function of balancing the chakras, in addition to being great stimulators of the ability to self-healing. Their action takes place through electromagnetism and the vibrations they emit have the power to purify, align and activate the energy of the chakras, helping to increase their strength.
One way to use stones for the benefit of the chakras is to practice meditation with each stone placed exactly on the corresponding chakra, all aligned. The ideal is to keep them in this position for a few minutes.
Always remember to clean your stone after use by washing it under running water. Recharging your energies is also a good indication, just put it under the sun for approximately 1 hour. Cleanse and energize your stones whenever you feel the need.
Making use of your chakra stone and chromotherapy, you guarantee a balance of your energies and ward off bad vibrations in any sphere.
What happens when the sacral chakra is out of balance?
As we saw earlier, there are mechanisms that help us balance and strengthen our chakras, as it is quite common for situations of stress or health problems to contribute to imbalance.
In the case of the sacral chakra, the imbalance is reflected in several ways. In the physical sphere, it can cause endocrine problems, poor sleep quality, bladder problems and excessive tiredness.
Mentally, a malfunctioning chakra causes a feeling of insecurity, generating repressed instincts and feelings of guilt.
If he is too open, there will be a vicious pursuit of pleasure in every way, not just in sexual matters. If the opposite occurs, that is, it is too closed, it can generate relationship difficulties, lack of trust in others, fears, jealousy and even sexual disinterest or impotence.
For this reason, achieving balance – neither too open nor too closed – is essential for us to be well physically, mentally and spiritually.
balanced sacral chakra
When the sacral chakra is balanced, we can perceive life with creativity, willpower and enthusiasm. This allows us to have a more efficient connection with the world around us.
In addition, our physical body is in harmony, causing the reproductive organs to function normally. In addition, it promotes a good functioning of the kidneys and protects the back and lumbar region against pain and other dysfunctions.
To keep the chakra balanced, in addition to what we have already mentioned above, regarding the use of stones and chromotherapy, it is important to remain diligent with your own physical, mental and spiritual health.
Essential oils are also good therapy, as the fragrances associated with this chakra help to stimulate creativity, renewal, and motivation. The main oils are: orange, sage, sandalwood, rose and geranium.
Adopting a good diet, drinking plenty of water, sleeping properly and exercising – especially yoga – and meditation are ways to help ensure physical balance, in order to keep the emotional in harmony.
Do more for your body, your home, because keeping its energy in good vibes is essential for your life to be in complete balance. Take care of yourself! Your address will thank you.
Getting to know the chakras better
Chakras are energy centers connected along our spine and their function is to receive and emit vital energy at certain points in our body. They work continuously, transferring these energies between our physical body and the material and spiritual planes, in addition to being a form of food for our aura.
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Although there are passages in the Vedas (Hinduism's sacred books) covering 32 chakras and others even mentioning up to 88, the consensus is that there are seven main ones: basic, sacral, solar plexus, laryngeal, frontal and coronary.
Keeping the chakras in balance ensures not only a healthy body full of good vibrations, but also a full life, endowed with self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-love.
Learn more about chakras in this article.
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