Sacral Chakra
The
second chakra is located in the abdomen, lower back and sexual organs are
related to the element water and to emotions and sexuality. It connects us to
others through feeling, desire, sensation, and movement. Ideally this chakra
brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment and the
ability to accept change.
Sanskrit Name:
Swadhisthana
Meaning: sweetness
Location: Sacral Plexus- lower
abdomen
Body Parts: womb, genitals, kidney,
bladder, circulatory system
Glands: ovaries, testicles
Function: emotional release,
sexuality, pleasure, procreation
Element: water
Color: orange
Balanced Characteristics: ability to
experience pleasure, emotionally balanced, healthy, sex life, nurturance of
self and others, graceful movement
Deficiency: denial of pleasure,
emotionally numb, fear of sex, rigidity in bod and attitudes, lack of desire,
passion and excitement
Excess: pleasure addiction,
excessively strong emotions, ruled by emotions, sexual addiction, seductive
manipulation
Physical Malfunctions: disorders of
reproductive organs, spleen, bladder, kidneys.
Menstrual difficulties, lower back pain, knee trouble
deadened senses-loss of appetite for food, sex, life.
Sexual Dysfunction-impotence, frigidity, non-orgasmic.
Healing Strategy: movement,
emotional release or containment as appropriate healthy pleasures
Kew Words: sexual, sensual,
pleasure, feel, senses, flow, water, fluid, desire, connection, feminine,
nurturance, movement
Affirmations: I make my decisions
from a place of hope and faith
My creative drive is
strong and exciting
My sexuality is
fulfilling and meaningful
I am Life.
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