2nd, Sacral Chakra (Svadisthana)
The second chakra is located in the reproductive area as it connects our feelings, emotions, sexuality, and creativity. When out of balance we may feel jealousy, guilt, possessiveness, shame of our body/sexuality. When in balance this chakra brings us grace, flexibility, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment and creativity.
Associated Color: Orange
Ingredients: Fractionated Coconut Oil, Bergamot, Blood Orange, Magnolia flower oil, Tangerine, Ylang Ylang, Vanilla Absolute.
Associated Element: Water
Location: Pubic Region.
Awakening Poses: Bridge, triangle, chair, wheel, shoulder stand
Balanced: Friendly, optimistic, intuitive, humorous & imaginative
Excessive: Manipulative, overly ambitious, self-serving, overtly sexual
Deficient: Shy & timid, overly sensitive, resentful, distrustful and perhaps clingy
Physical: Reproductive organs, bladder & bowels
Psychological: Creativity, sensual emotions & enjoyment of life
Spiritual: Oneness
Chakra is weak: Urinary problems & sexual ailments, lowered life energy, lower backache
Uses: Close your eyes, bring your awareness to your Sacral Chakra and take a deep inhalation followed by a full exhale releasing any unnecessary tension, fears and anxiety.
Governed by water. For yoga, add 2 drops to distilled water and mist on yourself before practice or diffuse in the air during practice.