Chakra Svadhisthana

The second chakra located between the genitals and the sacral nerve plexus (sex) called as Svadhisthana, Sva means vital force and adishthana means seat.

Svadhisthana Chakra

• Second Chakra “Svadhisthana”, Sva means vital force and adishthana means seat.
• Location: Chakra center is located between the genitals and the sacral nerve plexus (navel).
• Symbol: Symbolized by a lotus flower with six petals, six is the number that represents responsibility and nurturing for family and community.
• Color of the chakra is orange, orange represents emotion.
• Deals with: Emotions, sexuality, intimacy, reproduction, desire, pleasure and self gratification and personal relationships.
• Governs: sexual organs, stomach, upper intestines, liver, gallbladder, kidney, pancreas, adrenal glands, spleen, middle spine, auto immune system.
• Mantra is “Vam”.
• Sense of this chakra is Taste, element is Water.
• Endocrine gland for the second chakra are the gonads, which consist of both male and female sex organs. These include the ovaries or testes.    •    Balanced chakra provides: feel compassionate, friendly, intuitive, vital, sexual, satisfied, having a sense of belonging and humor.
• Unbalanced chakra causes: Physical problems- lower back pain, sciatica, decreased libido, pelvic pain, urinary problems, poor digestion, low resistance to infection and viruses, tiredness, hormonal imbalances, menstrual problems. Psychological and Emotional problems - irritability, shyness, guilt, blame, sexual obsession, power, control, lack of creativity, morality.
• Yoga for this chakra: Hip opening poses like Prasarita Padottanasana, Upavista Konasana, Baddha Konasana and Supta Baddha Konasana.
• Gemstones for this chakra: Aventurine, Ruby, Carnelian and Citrine.
• Essential Oils for this chakra: ylang-ylang, sandalwood.

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