5 Ways to nourish and balance The Sacral Chakra (Beginner friendly)
Let’s not forget that the little emotions are the great captains of our lives, and we obey them without realizing it.” ~Vincent Van Gogh.
The Sacral Chakra is also called the naval or the sex chakra.In Sanskrit known as the Svadhisthana (pronounced svah-dee-shtana).
This chakra is the key to your connection to creativity and that of the universe.
It’s correlated with the pursuits of artistry, imagination, and your capacity for change in all areas.
Fun Facts about the Sacral Chakra
- Location: Just above the pubic bone — Three fingers below your navel/belly button in the middle of the abdomen.
- Body associations: The sexual organs, kidneys, urinary tract, spleen, bladder, gall bladder, hips, lower back, skin, and tongue.
- Color: traditionally associated with the color Orange.
- Element: Water.
- Vibration or mantra: vaam.
- Principles: duality and cyclic change, emotions
- Key benefits: Experiencing the joy of the senses
- Key obstacles: Guilt, attachment/aversions, and denial of emotions.
- Spiritual Quality: seeing beauty as a spiritual doorway
- Type of Intelligence: Emotional
When the Sacral Chakra is in balance:
The sacral chakra connects your intuition and creativity; your senses are even sharper when in balance. You have a gut feeling of what you desire, how to get there, and how not to lose yourself on the way.
When the Sacral Chakra is out of balance:
When the sacral chakra is blocked, you’re more likely to doubt your creative capabilities. As a result, you tend to avoid change and find It harder to find direction and motivation. In addition, you’ll experience frustrations and other related health issues.
Affirmations for awakening your sacral chakra
I embrace and enjoy my sensuality and sexuality.
I trust my feelings and emotions and give them room for healthy expression
I adapt to change with ease and grace
I have abundant opportunities for creative expression today.
Here are 5 Ways To Nourish and Balance The Sacral Chakra
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Foods with high water content, fruits, and most orange color foods enhance your sacral chakra. Such As:
- Orange, Carrot, yams, mangoes, melons, Passionfruit juices, nuts, Honey, Ginger, lemongrass, Sesame seeds, Vanilla, Teas, lemon, and water — lots of water.
- Wear orange clothes and use this color in home décor.
- Wear or collect orange gemstones such as coral or copper pieces.
- Take a Sensual cooking class.
- Go for a deep tissue massage. It will help reduce chronic muscle pain and recovery from injuries.
Thank you for reading, and I wish you the best optimal health.
Remember: You are loved, you are worthy, you matter.
Until next time.
Take care.
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