Exploring the Chakras: Sacral Chakra

The sacral chakra is in the lower abdomen, just below the tailbone. With its close proximity to the pelvis and reproductive organs it is associated with pleasure, sensuality, connection, and intimacy. This chakra affects how we relate to other people and a balanced sacral chakra aids us in creating healthy boundaries in our interpersonal relationships.

This second chakras color is orange and is connected to the element Water.  Water is often used as a symbol to represent emotions and thus it is no surprise that this chakra is invites the flow emotion, streams of creativity and artistic vision.

When this chakra is out of balance or blocked, we sometimes see:
↠ Sexual and reproductive dysfunction
↠ Menstrual difficulties (PMS, painful cramps, very uncomfortable menopause)
↠ Poor social skills
↠ Manipulation
↠  Jealousy
↠ Obsessive behaviour
↠ Mood swings
↠ Dissociation
↠ Hypersensitivity
↠ Issues with co-dependency

When properly balanced and active, we see people who are:

✻ Creative
✻ Gracefu
l✻ Emotionally balanced
✻ Curious
✻ Independen
t✻ Optimistic
✻ Energetic
✻ Open to change
✻ Able to fully experience joy

Food to help balance this chakra:  Sweet fruits and nuts are great for balancing the sacral chakra.⋯Mangoes, peaches, papaya, oranges, melons, coconut, honey, pumpkins, carrots, sweet potatoes, almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, wild salmon⋯

Crystals:  Carnelian, Citrine, Tigers Eye, Topaz, Amber

Affirmation: Pleasure is a sacred part of my life.

Mantra: I FEEL

Questions to explore:
⊱ Are you able to comfortably express yourself sexually?
⊱ Is creativity something you lack in life?
⊱ Do you feel like you constantly have to do things you don't really enjoy?
⊱ How often do you experience feelings of isolation and loneliness?
⊱ Are you in a co-dependent relationship?
⊱ Is jealousy something you experience?