Essential Guide to the Svadhisthana (Sacral) Chakra


The Essential Guide to the Svadhisthana (Sacral) Chakra
"Feelings are the texture of the soul"

What is the Chakra system?  Chakras are the energy sources that are placed in seven different points on the spinal column.  They are responsible for disturbing the life energy and can get out of balance. But yoga poses can help bring the chakra's into balance.  Come with me on a seven week Chakra Journey into energy balance!

The Sacral Chakra energy is focused at the lower abdomen and is associated with the color orange and feelings of desire, pleasure, sexuality, and creativity.

Do you have:*
Obsessive attachments
Sexual addictions
Addition to stimulation
Excessive mood swings
Excessively sensitive
Poor boundaries, invasion of others
Emotional dependency
Instability?
Then you may have too much energy around your Sacral Chakra

Do you have:*
Rigidity in your body, beliefs or behavior
Emotional numbness or insensitivity
Fear of change
Lack of desire, passion, or excitement
Poor social skills
Avoidance of pleasure, fear of sexuality
Excessive boundaries
Boredom?
Then you may have too little energy around your Sacral Chakra

Do you want to be balanced?  Yes! Here is what you could experience:*
Graceful movements
Ability to embrace change
Emotional intelligence
Nurturance of self and others
Healthy boundaries
Ability to enjoy pleasure
Sexual satisfaction
Passion

*Learn more about the Sacral Chakra with the Chakra Balancing Workbook by Anodea Judith

How can you balance your chakra with yoga?

Firelog- stack your knees and feet to open the hips, our creative center


Pigeon pose- maintain a kind attitude toward your body, relax into your hips, and allow any negative or stored emotions to flow readily from the body


Upavista Konasana- hold for seven minutes to release stored up emotions.  I used to tell my yogi's to sit in this pose during TV advertisements- but who has advertisements any more with all the internet streaming sites?  Just set your timer for seven minutes and relax into your breath.

You could also try connecting to your Sacral Chakra with the essential oils of Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage, Vetiver, Bergamot, Wild Orange, Sandalwood, and Geranium.  I suggest doTERRA Essential oils!

What to know what Chakra you connect to as we take this journey together?  Try my Chakra Quiz! https://www.yogatraveler.net/chakraquiz

Join my Journey Through the Chakras online yoga program here :https://yogatraveler.net/journey-through-the-chakras

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