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 – this chakra deal with emotions, sexuality, intimacy, reproduction, desire, pleasure, self-gratification, and personal relationships.
- Governs – this chakra governs sexual organs, stomach, upper intestines, liver, gallbladder, kidney, pancreas, adrenal glands, spleen, middle spine, and auto immune system.
- Mantra is “Vam.”
- Sense of this chakra is Taste; element is Water.
- Endocrine gland for the second chakra is the gonads, which consist of both male and female sex organs. These include the ovaries or testes.
- Balanced chakra provides a feeling of 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 are 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 are Aventurine, Ruby, Carnelian, and Citrine.
- Essential Oils for this chakra: ylang-ylang, sandalwood.