The second chakra, Svadhisthana, is also known as the Sacral Chakra, the creativity and sexual chakra. It is located above the pubic bone and below the navel, and encompasses the genital region and the hypogastric plexus. The word Svadhisthana can be translated as “the dwelling place of the self,” and the element of the second chakra is water, which equals cohesiveness. A balanced second chakra leads to feelings of wellness, abundance, pleasure, and joy. When this chakra is out of balance, a person may experience emotional instability, fear of change, sexual dysfunction, depression, or addictions.The Sacral Chakra is the one connected to creativity. If we create or are creative then this chakra wil become balanced. When we cook, bake, or garden, we are creating. We create when we find a new solution to an old problem. Any time we take raw materials, physical or mental, and transform them into something new, we are using our creative energy.
Healing and Re-balancing your Sacral Chakra
Apart from being open to creativity in your daily life, you can balance this second Chakra by maintaining a healthy sex life and by respecting your body. Try to get in touch with your emotions and see if there are any feelings you’re holding onto.Once you have done this process these emotions in a healthy way.
Another way to open the second chakra is by Left Nostril Breathing called Ida Nadi. Breathing in this way will help to open up the Sacral Chakra as it brings forth lunar energy. Simply close your right nostril with the first two fingers of your right hand and inhale and exhale through the left nostril, only for 8 to 10 breaths.
Meditation
Meditation whilst focusing on the second Chakra brings about personal magnetism, refinement in behaviour, freedom from diseases, and longevity.
Yoga and Chanting
The following Yoga positions are excellent for opening and healing the Sacral Chakra.
Seated pelvic circles.
Butterfly pose(Baddha Konasana)
Cobra Pose(Bhujangasana).
Please take advise from a Yoga specialist before embarking on such an exercise programme.
The mantra sound that corresponds to the Sacral Chakra is the sound VAM. By chanting VAM, the vibrations will open and align this Chakra.
The colour of this Chakra is Orange therefore wearing clothes of this colour or having decor or accessories around you will help to balance this chakra.
Gemstones for the Sacral Chakra are:
Amber
Orange Calcite is one of the more popular Sacral Chakra stones, Orange Calcite has a wonderful calming influence. It also inspires the user and is particularly helpful with all creative endeavors.
Moonstoneis widely recognized as a more “feminine” stone, Moonstone balances emotions and soothes all types of aggravation. A positive crystal, it can help you get in touch with your intuition.
Carnelian is known as a “feel better” stone, Carnelian is excellent at helping us find a connection between emotions and dis-ease. The positive energy this stone emits also boosts energy levels and confidence.
Please see our Gemstone section for products that can assist you with healing and balancing your Sacral Chakra.