The sacral chakra is the second of the seven chakras in the chakra system and is often referred to as “the seat of creativity”. The sacral chakra is responsible for feelings of pleasure, physical love, and sexuality. It regulates emotions, desires and passions. Located just below the navel, it is connected to the element of water, symbolizing the fluid nature of life. The sacral chakra is orange in colour and is represented by a six-petaled lotus. A healthy sacral chakra allows for creative inspiration and shows up as a sense of vibrancy and vitality in one’s life.
Sacral Chakra and Creativity
The Sacral Chakra is a major creative center and affects our ability to be inspired.
Sacral Chakra and the Physical Body
The sacral chakra is affected by thoughts and feelings you have about physical pleasure and your body. This includes food, drink, sex, addictions, cravings, exercise, sleep, body image, and overall health.
The sense of taste is associated with the sacral chakra. In the yogic tradition, two other senses correlate to the swadhisthana—jnanendriyas, the senses of knowledge, and karmendriyas, the sense of action. Jnanendriyas are also associated with the tongue, just as karmendriyas are associated with the sexual organs. Each connects back to this region’s overarching energy of sexual function or desire and the connection to food. Should you wish to combat an unhealthy relationship with food or an inability to control your sexual desires, you can perform pranic exercises to move the energy through and out of this area intentionally.
Parts of the body associated with the sacral chakra include the sexual and reproductive organs, the lumbar and pelvic region, and the elimination systems. Thus, the bladder, prostate, ovaries, testes, uterus, intestinal tract, spleen, gallbladder, sacrum, hips and kidneys are all affected by this region’s energetic work.
It is no surprise that the sacral chakra affects sexual potency and stamina. An unbalanced sacral chakra can manifest as infertility, impotence, problems with pregnancy, fetal development, gynecological problems (including problems with the menstrual cycle, PMS, cramps), pelvic disorders, chronic lower back pain, sciatica, liver or intestinal dysfunction, GI disorders (IBS, SIBO, Crohn’s colitis, candida overgrowth, and gut microbiome imbalances), and urinary tract issues and infections. (2) (3) (6)
A healthy sacral chakra can strengthen the immune system and help with cleansing and detoxing of the the body. Allergies, arthritis, and rheumatism are all associated with the sacral chakra. (2)
Sacral Chakra’s Connection to Emotions and Relationships
The Sacral Chakra governs how emotions are processed and expressed. A robust sacral chakra will be expressed through emotional maturity, intelligence, and one’s ability to maintain emotional boundaries with others. (5) A person with a balanced second chakra will be able to nurture healthy connections with other people and have a desire to be social. They are also able to express their sexuality in a positive and healthyh way. When the sacral chakra is balanced, relationships are harmonious, you are able to maintain healthy boundaries with others, and you are comfortable in your sexuality and capable of achieving real intimacy with others.
Sacral Chakra Location
The sacral chakra is located at the center of the lower abdomen and above the pubic bone, approximately 2 inches below the navel (belly button) in an area called the Hara or Tan Dien (5).
Sacral Chakra and Element of Water
The sacral chakra drives your ability to adapt to the changes of the world around you. A healthy sacral chakra is demonstrated by your ability to move with the ebbs and flows of life, create material abundance, and experience pleasure through the physical senses. A clear and flowing sacral chakra is shown in your ability to use creative energy to make and maintain healthy physical relationships.
Sacral Chakra and Orange Foods
This six-petaled lotus boasts the color orange. When you embrace this color by eating foods such as pumpkins, oranges, and carrots, you support your body in awakening this location’s energy. The location of this chakra is also associated with Rakini, the goddess of the vegetable kingdom. Due to this connection, the swadhisthana chakra is closely linked to the vegetable world. Eating predominantly fruits and vegetables aids the body throughout one’s Kundalini awakening.
The yantra (geometric shape) or symbol for the sacral chakra is an orange-colored six-petaled lotus with a crescent moon inside.
What are Signs of a Blocked Sacral Chakra?
If the sacral is blocked, energy moves slowly or doesn’t move at all, resulting in a lack of personal power and stamina.
A blocked sacral chakra can also cause a person to isolate, feel lonely, jealous, and/or sad. There may be guilt or shame, especially around sexuality. Relationships may feel unstable or unbalanced and emotional hooks or soul ties can be problematic, especially those from previous sexual encounters.
There can be problems with the sexual organs as well as blocked creativity. The person may be unable to allow the flow of abundance and success in their life. Self-sabotage, self-blame and self-criticism are all common.
Common Physical Conditions:
Lethargy
Chronic fatigue syndrome (myalgic encephalitis)
Eating disorders
Sexual impotency
Chronic lower back pain
Sciatica
Menstrual cycle dysfunction
Intestinal disorders
Kidney disease
Urinary tract infections
Gallbladder disorders
What are the Signs of an Overactive Sacral Chakra?
Sexual Compulsions: unconsciously giving away or misusing sexual energy while lacking emotional connections. They may seek out physical pleasure as a distraction from their inability to be intimate with others.
Other Addictive Behaviours: overeating, drug abuse, and alcoholism.
Problems Relating: jealous or possessive behaviour, being overly social and in constant need of companionship, unable to be alone. Loyalty issues.
Creative Blocks: inability to focus on one thing at a time, finish projects, or to master any form of discipline.
Emotional Dysregulation: avoid deeper feelings, regular and possibly intense bouts of anxiety, hyperactivity, aggression, self-indulgence
Physical Problems: kidney, bladder, digestive, or reproductive inflammatory issues
What are the Signs of an Underactive Sacral Chakra?
Sexually Shutdown: frigidity, stiffness, low sex drive. Depression and internalized shame result in lack of libido and no desire to connect with others. Sexual trauma is often the cause and results in numbness and an inability to feel joy.
Problems Relating: prone to isolation, reluctant to engage in social interaction.
Emotional Problems: lacking sensitivity, pleasure, or passion. Depression, morose feeling.
Physical Problems: impotence, infertility, arthritis, urinary problems, sexual dysfunction, pelvic inflammation and disease, kidney or bladder stones, slow or inefficient digestion, hormonal imbalances, chronic lower back pain.
What are the Signs of a Healthy Sacral Chakra?
A person with a balanced sacral chakra:
Will feel energized to take on life; Life flows effortlessly in every area
Are empowered to be themselves; they know who they are and what they like and dislike
They are emotionally healthy and stable, able to maintain healthy boundaries with others
Are friendly and open to meeting new people
Are able to achieve physical and emotional intimacy with others
Experience regular and balanced function of their sexual and reproductive organs
Are imaginative, creative, and fueled by their passions
Are able to nurture themselves and others
How do you Activate the Sacral Chakra?
There are many ways to activate the sacral chakra. Detailed explanations for some follow.
Meditate by sitting quietly while directing your energy towards the sacral area of your body
Chant the mantra Vam (pronounced “vum”) while in meditation
Spend time with or in water: take a bath, shower, stand near a lake or swim in the ocean
Use essential oils (see below)
Yoga poses (see below)
Use affirmations (see below)
Sacral Chakra Meditation
Take long, deep breaths and, using your mind’s eye, visualize chakra balancing energy spinning at the center of your pelvis. “See” the color orange spinning just below your navel. Allow this energy to flow freely with joy and respect for your gift of creation. Recite the following:
My sacral chakra is my second energy center and it functions to stimulate my child-like emotions and adventure.
This is the source of my creativity and inspiration.
My sexual desire and passion are born here.
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Sacral Chakra and Foot Reflexology Point
The reflex point for the sacral chakra is on the inside edge of the foot, between the heel and the arch. Use the sacral chakra meditation and send balancing energy to the chakra’s energy center as you reflex the point.
Place your right foot on your left knee. With either hand use the thumb or finger roll on the reflex point on the inside edge of the foot. Use the techniques individually or in combination.
Place your left foot on your right knee and repeat the foot reflexology technique on the reflex point between the heel and the arch of the left foot.
Flex each reflex point and continue the meditation for 2–3 minutes for each foot.
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Sacral Chakra and Crystals
Place your chosen crystal on the sacral chakra location just below the navel—you can also simply hold the crystal in your left hand. Use the sacral chakra meditation to send healing energy from the crystal to the sacral chakra energy center. Keep the crystal on the sacral chakra location and continue the meditation for 3–5 minutes.
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The following crystals positioned on the sacral chakra can help open the flow to energy required to deal with the forever changing circumstances of life:
Carnelian
Orange calcite
Sunstone
Sacral Chakra and Essential Oils
Use the following essential oils to help open your sacral chakra:
Sandalwood
Patchouli
Ylang ylang
Affirmations for Sacral Chakra
The following are powerful affirmations that can be used to awaken the sacral chakra:
I LOVE MYSELF AND AM COMFORTABLE IN MY SEXUALITY.
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I CAN HAVE EMOTIONAL INTIMACY WITH ANOTHER.
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THE FOOD I EAT NOURISHES MY BODY AND MY SOUL.
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I AM DIVINELY INSPIRED TO CREATE.
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I OPEN TO RECEIVING ABUNDANCE.
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Yoga and the Sacral Chakra
These are my favourite poses for creating space in the sacral chakra:
Chair pose (Utkatasana)
Garland pose (Malasana)
Warrior pose (Virabhadrasana)
Herbs for Sacral Chakra
Chamomile: An herb of the sun, chamomile is healing and helps with insomnia and stress. Chamomile also helps you embrace the energy of success and tap into your sacral chakra for confidence, warmth, and light.
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