The Second Chakra (also known as the Sacral Chakra, Svadhisthana, Adhishthan or Shaddala) is located right beneath the navel and is represented by the color orange. The Sacral Chakra is about comfort, gratification and is related to our erotic and procreative ability.
This chakra provides you with an energy that allows you to be in the moment and experience life just the way it is, in its total capacity. It provides you with feelings, sensations, intimacy, connections and unlocks many different emotions.
The sacral chakra is also associated with creative energy. Everything in life that you create is drawn from the energy of the sacral chakra.
Potential Signs of an Unbalanced Sacral Chakra
Having an imbalanced (too little or too much energy) sacral chakra may lead to some of the following feelings and issues:
- Selfish
- High-strung emotion
- Manipulative
- Shy
- Timid
- Guilt about having sex
- Uncontrollable sexual energy
- Seeing people as sex objects
- Worrying about what others think
- Lustful
- Conceited
- Burdened by guilt
Ways to Balance Sacral Chakra Energy
If you are feeling imbalanced in your sacral chakra and would like to heal and balance it, here are some sacral chakra exercises and activities that you can do:
- Meditation
- Use Sacral Chakra crystals
- Eat orange-colored food (oranges, peaches, mangos, etc.)
- Take a shower or bath
- Wear Orange colors
- Perform Reiki on yourself or have someone perform it on you
- Yoga positions and mudras that target the Sacral Chakra
- Use your pendulum over the Sacral Chakra area
- Aromatherapy
- Chanting (chant the mantra VAM)
The sacral chakra allows a healthy flow of energy throughout the body. Keeping it balanced is key because it supports personal development and finding your place in the world, through your own creativity and connecting with others.
