“naval chakra”, “spleen chakra”, “deep belly center”
•sanksrit name: Svadhisthana (my own sweet abode)
•mantra: be creative
•symbol: crescent moon within a white lotus made up of 6 orange petals
•color: orange
•location: between the navel & base of spine
•corresponding hormonal gland: testes, prostate or the ovaries
•associated anatomy: spleen (in men) & uterus (in women) which have purifying functions, genitourinary system= reproductive organs (genitals) + urinary system (kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra)], hips
•characteristics: wellness/well-being, sexuality, sensuality, pleasure, abundance
•sacral chakra life issues: knowing that who you are & what you do is enough, having enough rest, food, exercise, fun, & money, link self-worth to appropriate things, ability to create healthy boundaries to protect yourself & your vital life force
•affected by: abuse, cravings for physical pleasures, addictions, your body & thoughts about your appearance, sexuality or fertility issues
•physical activities: yoga, moving your hips, dancing, swimming
•spiritual activities: meditation, celibacy, fasting
•musical note: D
SYMPTOMS
If you feel yourself to be cold emotionally and sexually your second chakra is blocked and your whole body may seem or feel frigid.
Tensions in this chakra manifest as inner conflict, sexual problems, instability, sense of isolation. The sacral chakra governs your sex and urinary organs, kidneys and the circulation.
CAUSES
You have probably experienced one or more of the following experiences. Sexual abuse, emotional abuse, volatile situations, neglect, coldness, rejection, denial of child’s feelings, lack of mirroring, enmeshment, emotional manipulation, overuse of playpen or restricting normal movement, religious or moral severity, physical abuse, alcoholic families, inherited issues – parents who have not worked out their own issues around sexuality, untreated incest cases.
ENERGY FLOW
Characteristics of excessive and deficient energy flow;
Excessive energy- Spins fast (no harmony)
jealousy
manipulative
overindulgent
oversensitive
overly ambitious
sexual addiction
ruled by emotions
sexual acting out
wild inner child
poor boundaries
pleasure addiction
sexual addictions
caught up in illusions
crisis junkies
emotionally explosive
lots of drama in life
seductive manipulation
extremely emotional
emotional dependency
obsessive attachment
obsessive attractions
see people as sex objects
excessively strong emotions
bipolar mood swings
need to have more stuff
poor boundaries with others
Deficient energy –
Spins slow (no harmony)
aloofness
impotence
self negating
fear of change
cold stomach
overly sensitive
poor social skills
lack of vitality
burdened by guilt
denial of pleasure
digestive disorders
excessive boundaries
restricted feelings
sexual energy-clinging
emotional numbness
guilty about having sex
problems with uterus
frozen sexual energies
lack of centered focus
rigidity in body and attitudes
shy, timid, immobilized by fear
fear of sex or impotent
kidneys & lower back pain
lack of passion & excitement
IMBALANCES
If you have developed sexual addictions of any kind, your second chakra is not balanced and you are not centered and grounded in how to properly express you sexuality with creativity and intimacy. You are likely to be self-serving with sex and with your emotions.
Physical Imbalances
anemia
allergies
diabetes
diarrhea
leukemia
duodenal ulcers
hypoglycemia
kidney problems
spleen problems
pancreas problems
lower back problems
premenstrual syndrome
Physical Malfunctions
spleen
constipation
knee trouble
low back pain
lack of energy
urinary system
lack of flexibility
deadened senses
loss of weigh
kidney weakness
sexual dysfunction
menstrual difficulties
frigidity, non- orgasmic
reproductive organ disorders
premature ejaculation
loss of appetite for food
Psychological Imbalances
hysteria
depression
chameleon personality
unable to be sexually intimate
repression and inhibition