Svadhisthana: The Sacral Chakra
Welcome to Sacral Chakra week
Unlocking the Power of the Sacral Chakra: Embrace Your Feminine Energy
The sacral chakra, known in Sanskrit as Svadhisthana, is the second primary chakra in the body's energy system. Located just below the navel, it is the center of our emotions, creativity, sensuality, and feminine energy. This vibrant chakra radiates the color orange and is associated with the water element, symbolizing flow, flexibility, and connection.
Understanding the Sacral Chakra
The sacral chakra, Svadhisthana (which translates to "one's own place"), governs our emotional body, creativity, and sensual energy. It is the seat of our desires and the wellspring of our pleasure and joy. When balanced, this chakra allows us to experience life with passion and zest, fostering healthy relationships and a deep connection to our own creative potential.
Key Attributes:
Color: Orange
Element: Water
Location: Lower abdomen, just below the navel, inbetween the hip bones
Mantra: VAM
Signs of a Blocked Sacral Chakra
When the sacral chakra is blocked or imbalanced, it can manifest in various ways, both physically and emotionally. Some common signs include:
Emotional instability or mood swings
Lack of creativity or inspiration
Difficulty in forming or maintaining relationships
Feelings of guilt or shame
Out of touch with feminine sensuality
Opening and Balancing the Sacral Chakra
Within this weeks Chakra Alchemy class we work into opening and balancing the sacral chakra. This slow flow focuses on gentle, honey-like movements and deep hip-opening stretches to unlock creativity and sensuality. There is a huge focus on feminine energy within this weeks class as so much of it is stored within the sacral space. You can find this class here
Further ways to open the Sacral Chakra:
connect with the water element- ocean swimming, river dips, long baths
get creative- dancing, singing, painting, anything that gets you flowing
sensuality work- tap into all the senses as you move through the day, what makes them feel pleasure?
Affirmations
"I embrace and celebrate my sensuality."
"I am a creative being."
"I deserve pleasure and joy in my life."
Journal Prompts
Describe a time when you felt completely in the flow of your creativity. What were you doing and how did it feel?
What emotions am I currently experiencing that I might be suppressing?
What are some simple pleasures that I can indulge in more often?
A note on feminine energy & sacral energy
Feminine energy embodies qualities like intuition, nurturance, and sensuality, flowing with creativity and emotional depth. Patriarchal societies often suppress these beautiful traits, leading to emotional repression, undervaluation of creativity, and sexual shame. This imbalance can block the sacral chakra, causing mood swings and a lack of joy. To reclaim and balance this vital energy centre, we must embrace emotional expression, celebrate our creativity, honour our sensuality, and practice self-care and sink deeply into what brings us joy and pleasure, unapologetically.