There are a total of seven chakras in the human body according to Indian scriptures and traditions that we have already discussed in one of our previous posts. Today we will discuss only the second chakra of the human body, called sacral chakra or Svadhisthana chakra. We will discuss the meaning of Sacral Chakra, signs of unbalanced sacral chakra, how to balance sacral chakra and what are the symptoms of opening sacral chakra then at the end we will conclude it with a short conclusion.
What is the sacral chakra(Svadhisthana)?
The Sacral Chakra also known as the svadhisthana chakra in Sanskrit, is the second chakra in the human body. It is a part of the energy system of the human body and it is located at the lower abdomen, about two inches below the navel and two inches inward. It plays a major role to connect with self and to connect with others. The Sacral Chakra is closely connected with our emotions and feelings. Further you will know how to identify that your sacral chakra is balanced or unbalanced.
Some specifications of sacral chakra:
- Element: Water
- Mantra: ‘VAM’
- Symbol: A six-petaled lotus flower
How do you know if your sacral chakra is unbalanced?
There are lots of signs for a blocked or unbalanced sacral chakra in the human body. Here are some of them:
- Lower Back Pain Issues: There could be a pain in the lower back of the person whose sacral chakra is not balanced.
- Reproductive Issues: There could be some issues in reproductive organs such as infertility.
Lack of Happiness: There could be lack of satisfaction to enjoy pleasures in life. - Addiction Problems: There could be an addictive behaviour of a person in the situation of unbalanced sacral chakra. Addiction like overeating, scrolling social media etc.
- Relationship Issues: The relationships would not be healthy with others and maintaining these relationships would be also very difficult. Person will also feel disconnected from others.
- Lack of Motivation: There could be a lack of motivation in life and your will feel disconnected from your passion and desires.
- Unable to Use Creativity: There could be problems when you will do creative activities and will try to solve any type of problem.
- Fear of Change: There could be a fear of the unknown and will be afraid of new changes into life.
- Emotional Instability: There could be emotional instability like sudden mood swings and facing difficulties to manage the emotions and feelings.
These are a few of the signs of an unbalanced sacral chakra. If you have these signs or any one of them then don’t worry because further we will know how to balance or heal sacral chakra.
How to heal sacral chakra?
To heal or balance sacral chakra, there are lots of methods to do so. We have discussed some of important methods from them below:
Meditation: There is a success mantra called consistency, if you practice sacral chakra meditation every day consistently then you can remove any blockage to your sacral chakra. Sacral Chakra meditations can help you to get emotional well being, a calm state of mind, a better focus ever and much more. Meditation is a yoga in which a person focuses on a particular object, thought or on an activity to get mental clearance and emotional balance (To know more you can read our other post).
Yoga Asanas: In yoga there are some body poses called asanas. To balance sacral chakra you can practice these yoga Asanas at your home or take offline classes by a yoga instructor. Here are some examples of asanas to balance sacral chakra Goddess pose, Butterfly pose, Pigeon pose etc.
Diet: The food that you eat also affects the balance of sacral chakra into the body. Try to eat orange coloured foods like orange, Mango etc. They can help to heal sacral chakra.
Affirmations: Always read and affirm positive affirmations related to creativity, emotional well-being and good relationships like:
I am creative and passionate.
My emotions are balanced.
I am a lovable person.
I am ready to face challenges in life.
I am full of energy to tackle any problem.
These sacral chakra affirmations can help us to heal sacral chakra.
Crystals: To heal sacral chakra you can keep crystals like orange calcite with you. You can keep it with yourself in different forms like a bracelet, ring or any other form.
Creative Activities: If you want to heal sacral chakra then you can get involved in some creative activities like drawing, painting, crafting, dancing, singing etc.
sacral chakra opening symptoms
There are different symptoms you can feel during opening the Sacral Chakra. We have categorised these sacral chakra opening symptoms into three major categories Physical symptoms, Mental symptoms and Spiritual symptoms. Let’s know about Every category in depth.
1. Physical Symptoms
Back Pain: not for all but some people can feel pain in their lower back because the energy starts to flow in the body.
Increased Sensuality: sensuality means heightened awareness for sensory experiences that comes from touch, taste, view, smell and learning. It mainly refers to an increased satisfaction in physical life with the partner.
Higher Energy: during the opening of sacral Chakra your body will feel more energetic, enthusiastic and alive.
2. Mental Symptoms
Emotional Unbalance: your past memories can come to the surface that have been suppressed. It can lead to release of anger, crying and mental pain.
Creativity Boost: you can feel motivated and enthusiastic towards creative activities like painting, writing, drawing and much more. Your interest towards creative Activities will be increased.
Self Connection: you will feel deeper connection with yourself during the opening of sacral sacra. You will feel connected with your inner feelings and goals.
3. Spiritual Symptoms
Deeper connection with water: you will feel more connected with the element ‘Water’. Also you will enjoy doing activities related to water. You would love to spend time with the water element.
Connection with Others: you will feel connected with others and you would love to understand others feelings. You will feel increased respect and empathy for others.
Higher Consciousness: you will feel more balanced and aligned towards your goals, purpose, relationships and life. You will be able to follow your passion and life’s goals with a peaceful mind and your understanding level will be improved.
These were the symptoms that can happen while opening the Sacral Chakra. There can be more symptoms, it is not bound to this only but we have discussed all main categories of sacral chakra opening symptoms in human body.
Conclusion
So finally we are at the end of this article. We have discussed deeply about sacral chakra like what is it?, signs of unbalanced sacral chakra, how to heal it and sacral chakra opening symptoms. Sacral Chakra or Svadhisthana chakra is one of the seven chakras according to Indian scriptures. If you want to know more about these chakras you can read our other posts. We have already discussed various topics like all seven chakras, yoga and much more. Thank you so much for reading this article till the end now we will meet again in another article till then keep learning, keep growing.
