DESCRIPTION
In Sanskrit, the Sacral Chakra is known as Svadhishthana, which means "Sweetness". It is ones' own base.
Mantra: Vam. I feel...
Color: Orange
Location: Just below the belly button.
Function: Sexual and creative energy. To enjoy life's pleasures without overindulging. Self-identity as a human and to enjoy your human experience.
Balanced: A balanced Sacral Chakra has healthy dreams and desires. Very creative in a healthy way. Is not afraid of and can accept change. Sensitive, intuitive, and idealistic. A balanced Sacral Chakra can blossom as a person.
Overactive: An overactive Sacral Chakra has severe mood swings, anxiety, mania, and overwhelm. Overly obsessive and dependent on others. An overactive Sacral Chakra thrives on conflict and drama and can be rather arrogant.
Blocked: A blocked Sacral Chakra is too emotionally attached and co-dependant. Either sexually addicted or the opposite with no sex drive. A blocked Sacral Chakra is not creative, distant, and tends to overreact.
Anatomy: Reproductive organs, hips, kidneys, pelvis, and lower back.
Element: Water.
Oils/Scents: Cardamom, Orange, Patchouli, Rose, Sage, Sandalwood, and ylang ylang.
Herbs: Herbal teas. Turmeric.
Associated Deadly Sin: Lust.
Foods/Drinks: Sweet fruits, Coconut, and water vegetables (such as lettuce, celery, bok choy, watercress, etc. You can look us a list of water vegetables online.) Orange foods such as carrots, pumpkins, squash, oranges, or mangos.
TODAYS' MEDITATION:
I prefer to meditate as soon as I wake up. First, drink a nice glass of water and blow your nose. Then sit in the Sukhasana pose, which is Indian style making sure your spine is straight (Head over heart, heart over hips). We are now going to do Nadi Sodhana (opposite nostrils breathing). Take your thumb and plug your left nostril, breathe in, switch your pinky to cover your right nostril while releasing your thumb from your left nostril, breathe out, and repeat for a total of four rounds.
Next, we go to YouTube and put on our favorite guided Sacral Chakra meditation. My personal favorite is called Chants for Sacral Chakra Healing by Meditative Mind. If you can find it they have one for each of the seven Chakras, find all seven and save them.
TODAYS' YOGA POSES:
The very first thing I recommend is talking to your doctor to be sure that you are healthy enough for this or for any exercise regimen before you start.
The second step is to look up the exact correct ways to do each pose. I recommend a site called Yoga Journal.
Each week I will pick three poses per Chakra. Try to hold each pose as long as you can and do not forget to breathe. For today
Paschimottanasana
Utkata Konasana
Viparita Virabhadrasana
If you want to do an entire yoga sequence I recommend YouTubing "yoga with Adrienne". She is amazing.
CHAKRA CARD:
I use the set called Chakra Oracle Wisdom Cards by Tori Hartman. I continuously recommend that each of you get your own set with the book. There are legends in the book that go with each card that will help you better understand the lesson behind each card. I use a basic sentence of hers to get to the basic point. But trust me, these cards go much deeper and you will thank yourself later for the investment.
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