Sacral Chakra Fact File
Located just below the navel, the Sacral Chakra is a vital energy centre within our bodies. It holds immense power, deeply influencing our emotions, sexuality, desires and creative expression. Connected to the colour ORANGE and the element WATER.
The Svadisthana Chakra translates as One's Own Abode, and here we treat our physical body - the vehicle that carries us around - with respect and care. The Water element is present here, encouraging us go with the flow of life, embrace our inherent creative impulses and be in touch with our emotions.
Themes
- Sensuality & sexuality. Also the seat and source of our emotions
- Creativity, the natural impulse to create - art, babies, home decorartion
- Friendship, relationships, social life
- The relationship with the body. Positive or negative body image
Problems
- Unbalanced emotions - feeling controlled by emotions or detached from them
- Unhealthy attachments to people or substances. Addictive personality
- Difficulty understanding and / or expressing desires
- Lack of creative energy and zest for life
Physical Imbalances
- Sexual dysfunction, impotence, frigidity or promiscuity
- In women: fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, menstrual dysfunction, ovarian cysts or cancer
- In men: prostate problems or prostate cancer
- Inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis
- Appendicitis
- Chronic low back pain or sciatica
- Bladder or urinary problems
When this Chakra is in Balance
- Capable of having fun and enjoying the pleasures of life without a sense of guilt
- Highly creative, passionate, energetic, full of new ideas
- Flexible, able to go with the flow of life
- Love to move body, dance, yoga, tai chi, running, hiking
- Can manage emotions in a positive way
When this Chakra is out of Balance
- Guilt for having fun or living the life we want
- Overly sensitive or emotional but on the flip side can be callous & cold
- Low libido and fear of intimacy. Difficulty expressing desires
- Apathy, overwhelm and social anxiety.
- Addictions can arise from this Chakra
- Lacking creativity, joyless, rigid body goes with rigidity around emotional expression
What You Can Do to work with this Chakra
Movement and dance - get your body moving! Even swaying to music helps to free up the flow of energy here. Spend time near water - in it or next to it, swimming or bubble baths.
Experimenting with your creative side can be really rewarding, writing, drawing, gardening, cooking. Our emotions have an outlet to express themselves without speaking. We all have a creative side - discover yours!
AFFIRMATIONS FOR THE SVADHISTANA / SACRAL CHAKRA
- I value and respect my body and pay attention to its needs.
- I feel that I can manage my emotions and feelings in a positive way.
- I am playful and make time to have fun.
- I love having creative hobbies and projects on the go.
- I regularly dance, do yoga, or move my body in another way.
- I can be organized and logical, but I can also go with the flow.
