The Sacral Chakra

Location: Lower abdomen in front, sacral spine in
back

Spinal Nerve Plexus: Sacral spinal ganglion

Glands: Gonads (Ovaries and Testes)

Body Parts: Reproductive system, bladder, lower abdomen

Sanskrit Name: Svadhisthana

Element: Water

Color Vibration: Orange

Keynote Vibration: D

Focus: Creativity, Pleasure, Sexuality, Desire, Balance of Opposites

Stones: Orange Stones (carnelian, coral, jasper)

Incense: Gardenia, Damiana

Foods: Liquids

Affirmations: I feel; I balance; I desire; I create

Disorders: Fluid imbalance (edema or dehydration), bladder infections,
yeast and pelvic infections, sexually transmitted diseases (venereal),
inability to commit to relationships, feelings of victimization,
mistrust, or helplessness.

When we are well balanced and our sacral chakra is functioning
properly, we feel our emotions and can relate to them, especially
feelings of pleasure and desire. We are in touch with our creativity,
comfortable with our sexuality, and open to healthy relationships with
others. An obvious healthy expression of the sacral energy is
procreation, but other forms of creativity, such as artistic
expression, cooking, or building are also positive. Some
manifestations of a blocked or malfunctioning sacral center may be
impotence and frigidity or conversely compulsive promiscuity, uterine
or bladder problems, sacral or sciatic pain. We may feel creatively
"blocked", frustrated with our relationships, and lacking normal joy
in simple pleasures. Life may feel colorless and bland, filled with
aimless anger and anxiety. Women may develop endometriosis and PMS,
men may develop prostatitis or torqued vas deferens. Either may
develop genitourinary cancers or colon disorders. We may resort to
substances such as alcohol or drugs because we mistakenly believe they
enhance our creativity and increase our ability to feel good (because
of inhibition supression). In fact, ultimately, the addiction to the
substances or behaviors does just the opposite.

In order to keep the sacral chakra healthy, it is important to focus
on balance between light and shadow, embracing both with acceptance.
Exploring our sacred sexuality, finding our deep and enduring
pleasures, and learning how to express ourselves creatively will all
enhance the flavor of our lives, the joie de vivre. We should remember
to flow, like the element of water.

The traditional Indian correspondence animals for the sacral chakra
are makara, fish, and sea creatures.

These materials copyright Caroline Gutierrez Abreu, 2000

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