Now that we’ve established that we are safe and secure (see root chakra here) we can move on to considering how we actually feel. Apparently we always want what we can’t have, just as soon as we are holding on and grounded we want to change and flow. We naturally move towards pleasure, and thus away from pain, and this is what the sacral chakra is all about. It is the center for all things feel good and sweet in life!
Location: In the lower abdomen, near the reproductive organs
Color: Orange
Physical: consider the location, but also remember this is the water chakra, so anything fluid: the reproductive organs, bladder & kidneys, and circulatory system, but also sacral plexus
Balanced: in tune with your own feelings, creative, trusting
Unbalanced: emotionally unstable, manipulative, oversensitive, hard on yourself, guilt, addictive personality
Yoga: This is my most favorite way to work on this chakra. This chakra is all about the flow, just like yoga. The word emotion literally has the word motion in it. For me it’s all about using the movement to filter the emotions through your body. I love to use the poses to work through the feelings and toward the happy. And just a reminder, this is not only reserved for negative emotions either. Yoga is a fabulous way to embrace the good too. Check this post but here are some good ideas to work on this chakra specifically…. pigeon, happy baby, frog, triangle, dancer
Oil: it should make you feel creative….orange, tangerine, grapefruit, or citrus bliss blend are great choices
Stones: carnelian or topaz
Nutrition: all things orange, especially oranges (duh!), melons, papayas, mangos and pumpkin, but also hydrating fully with fresh clean water.
Affirmations: My life is flowing as it should, I am worthy of love and pleasure, I have a right to express myself creatively, I’m embracing change and moving towards happiness and
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