Sanskrit Name: Swadhisthana
Colour: Orange

Element: Water
Located: At the lower abdomen, about four fingers below the navel

Mantra: Vam

Body Parts Affected: reproductive organs, kidneys, bowels

Reflection: In what ways do I express my creativity? Do I find time during my day to experience the joy of life? How would embracing my true desires make me feel? Do I see myself as worthy? What am I carrying that conjures feelings of regret, shame or guilt?

☑ Balanced Sacral Chakra: vibrant, happy & positive, satisfied in life, warm & compassionate, creative & playful, in touch with who you are & what you want.

☒ Unbalanced Sacral Chakra: fear of sexuality, lack of passion, feeling out-of-touch with yourself, lack of creativity, scared of intimacy, dismissive of strong emotions, carrying guilt & shame, emotional dependency, lost in fantasies, addictive behaviours, confusing “wants” & “needs,” self-destructive behaviours.

Affirmation: “I am in-touch with my senses & creativity flows.”

Healing: Dance, draw, paint, laugh, yell out loud. Incorporate the colour orange more into your life. Eat Sacral Chakra foods such as carrots, pumpkins, oranges, peaches, mangoes, papayas, seeds. Use essential oils such as cinnamon, orange, neroli. Practice Sacral Chakra yoga with seated forward bend, triangle pose, goddess pose.