Chakra Yoga: Class #2 (Sacral)
About Svadhistana
- Colour: ORANGE
- Sanskrit Name: Svadhistana (sweetness)
- Element: Water (Polarity)
- Location: Lower abdomen, womb, genitals, low back, hips
- Glands: Ovaries, testicles
- Purpose: Movement and connection
- Base Issues: Sexuality, emotions
- Orientation to Self: Self-gratification
- Identity: Emotional
- Right: To feel
- Demon: Guilt
- Addictions: Alcohol, heroin, sex
- Developmental Stage: 6 months to 2 years
- Mantra: Seed sound Vam (vahm), vowel sound Oooo (as in rule)
- Hindu Deities: Indra, Varuna, Bishnu, Rakini (name of Shakti at Svadisthana level)
- Yoga Path: Tantra
Balanced Characteristics
- Graceful movement
- Emotional intelligence
- Ability to experience pleasure
- Nurturing to oneself and others
- Ability to change
- Healthy boundaries
Healing Practices for the Sacral Chakra
- Movement therapy
- Emotional release or containment
- Inner child work
- Boundary work
- 12-step programs for addiction
- Engage in healthy pleasures
Deficiency in the Sacral Chakra
- Rigidness, frigidity, poor social skills, denial of pleasure, excessive boundaries, fear of change, lack of desire, passion, excitement
Excess in the Sacral Chakra
- Pleasure addiction, ruled by emotions, over sensitive, weak boundaries
Judith, Anodea. Eastern Body, Western Mind. Berkeley: Celestial Arts, 2004.
Judith, Anodea. Wheels of Life. Woodbury: Llewellyn Publications, 1987.
