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
- Creativity, the impulse to create.
- Friendship, Relationships, Sociability
- Our relationship with our body, Body Image
- Emotional Centre
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 to have fun and enjoy all pleasures of life without any sense of guilt
- Highly Creative, Passionate, Energetic
- Flexible, Go with the Flow!
- Love to move body, dance, yoga
- Can manage Emotions in a positive way
When this Chakra is out of Balance
- Guilt for having fun or doing what we want
- Overly sensitive or emotional, also 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.
What You Can Do to work with this Chakra
Cultivate a habit of self-nurture and self-care by immersing yourself in water on a regular basis. Or play music that duplicates the sound of the ocean—a good way to calm your body and environment. Or clear and charge this chakra by walking in the moonlight. ALSO Dancing to your favourite music – loud!
Why Does it Work?
Water can help heal the shame associated with the sexual chakra. You can imagine all your guilt and shame dissolving in the bath water (with sea salt & baking soda) and being washed away as you say: "I speak the truth and reclaim my true nature. I am pure. I am clean." Water is healing.
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.
