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SVADHISTHANA CHAKRA
Svadhisthana is the second primary chakra according to Hindu Tantrism.
This chakra is said to be blocked by fear, especially the fear of death.
Opening this chakra can boost creativity, manifested desire and confidence.
The Sacral chakra, or Svadhisthana chakra in Sanskrit, has received the nicknames “The Sex Chakra,” “The Social Chakra,” and “The Creation Chakra.”
Svadhisthana chakra is located in the centre of the lower belly or, as some believe in the genital area, acts as the individual’s centre of pleasure and passion — both sensually and creatively.
This chakra governs reproductive systems and processes, sexuality, relationships, emotions, and sense of adventure.
REPRESENTATION
It is represented as a ‘white lotus’; the Svadhisthana chakra has feminine energy symbolized by a flower and crescent moon.
Elementally, the Svadhisthana chakra is associated with water, and its mantra is, “I feel”.
SYMBOL OF SVADHISTHANACHAKRA
The symbol of Svadhisthana chakra is composed of a circle with six petals and a moon crescent. The circle symbolizes the element of water.
WHAT CAUSES BLOCKAGE OF THE SVADHISTHANA CHAKRA
Stress, illness, emotional upset, or conflict can cause imbalance or blockages in your Svadhisthana chakra.
All of the seven chakras are interlinked; when one chakra undergoes an imbalance or blockage, it affects all the others
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THIS SVADHISTHANA CHAKRA IS BLOCKED or OUT OF BALANCE
When the Svadhisthana chakra is out of alignment or blocked, issues with the reproductive system can pop up, including menstrual cramps, urinary tract infections, a significant increase or decrease in sexual interest, and lower back pain.
Problems with the bladder, kidneys or adrenal glands can also arise. From an emotional view, one might feel closed off and can be uncomfortable with his own body.
The other symptoms are Boredom, Feeling easily offended, Lack of creative inspiration, Fear of change, Guilt about the past, Low self-worth, and Jealousy
WAYS TO BALANCE SVADHISTHANA CHAKRA
– Work with the colour orange
– Eat foods that nourish the Svadhisthana chakra
- Nuts and seeds
- Sweet potato
- Carrots
- Pumpkin
- Orange
- Mangos
– Do hip-opening stretches or Yoga
– Do chakra balancing meditation
– Get your feelings written out on a paper
POWERFUL SVADHISTHANA CHAKRA AFFIRMATION TO BALANCE YOUR SVADHISTHANA CHAKRA
- I AM LIVING A PLEASURABLE LIFE
- I AM GRATEFUL FOR THE JOY OF BEING ME
- I VALUE AND RESPECT MY BODY
- I AM FEELING COMPLETE PEACE FROM WITHIN
- I AM RADIANT, BEAUTIFUL, CREATIVE AND ENJOY A HEALTHY AND PASSIONATE LIFE
THE ELEMENTAL CONNECTION WITH SVADHISTHANA CHAKRA
The Svadhisthana chakra is related to the alchemical element of water, named in Sanskrit “Apas Tattva.”
The direction of the water element is going downwards; as we know, water tends to flow to the lowest place.
And, therefore, the sexual chakra, being related to the water element
HOW TO ACTIVATE SVADHISTHANACHAKRA
- Svadhisthana chakra meditation and Yoga
- Svadhisthana chakra affirmation use
- Use Svadhisthana chakras stones and gems
SEED MANTRA
Svadhisthana Chakra – Chant ‘VAM’ VAM is a cleansing mantra for Svadhisthana chakra.
This Svadhisthana chakra is related to sexuality, sensuality, and desire for pleasure—Chant ‘VAM’ to open up this chakra.
