November 16, 2012
A few days ago we published an article about the
root chakra. This article continues the series.
The sacral chakra or Swadhisthana is the second chakra.
It deals with feelings of sexuality that allow expression of emotions
when the chakra is open without being overly emotional or overactive.
Emotions are kept in balance and you become more passionate and lively.
When the sacral chakra is balanced, you will have no issues dealing with
sexuality.
The sacral chakra is situated in the lower abdomen about 1-2 inches
below the navel. It controls your sexual organs and reproductive system
including ovaries or testes. It also controls the bladder and the
kidneys.
Functions of the Sacral Chakra
Physical health
While this chakra is responsible for the proper functioning of the
reproductive system, its organs and hormones, the energy of the sacral
chakra is also responsible for the administration of the lymphatic and
circulatory system and the urinary trac. As the sacral chakra mainly
deals with purification, the chakra plays a role in removing toxins out
of the the body. Some say that the sacral chakra is represented by the
spleen in men and uterus in women.
The Seven Main Chakras
An imbalance in the sacral chakra can cause many physical issues such
as urinary problems, kidney stones, lower back pain, gynecological
problem and prostate problems. It is therefore important to keep this
chakra in balance to maintain a healthy physical health and stay away
from such problems.
Emotions
The sacral chakra being the ‘seat of emotions’ it’s mainly
responsible for producing joy, ambition, love for yourself, healthy
relationships and creativity. When this chakra is in balance, you are
more comfortable with expressing your emotions and you do not get
suppressed by other people’s power. However, if this chakra is blocked
or dysfunctional then you will become shy, helpless, and weak.
Since the sacral chakra governs the reproductive system, it also
deals with the stimulation of the production of various sexual hormones
or hormones that develop pleasure, joy and other emotions.
Basically, your chakra is in balance when you sexual energy and sex
drive, and are comfortable with having a sexual relationship with
someone and you feel no negative emotions while having sex. You can
express your power easily and sex is done for a fair exchange and it’s
not weighted on one side only. You have a blocked sacral chakra when
you do not have any sexual desires and try to avoid having sex as much
as possible, hence reducing its importance in your life. You do not feel
sexual sensations normally and these sexual sensations are often weak
and disappointing.
Also, when this chakra is balanced, there is no neediness, no feeling clingy, and therefore no jealousy.
Honor and power
This chakra is responsible for ‘fair exchange’ or having similar
ideas with others. When this chakra is balanced, you naturally give and
receive love, affection, flirt playfully with no guilt or shame, in a
beautiful and natural “dance”. People with a balanced sacral chakra are
not afraid of expanding their boundaries, communicating their needs, and
are comfortable listening and attending to others’ needs.
You can cause harm to the sacral chakra when you engage in means of
taking revenge, expressing too much power and pressure and suppressing
someone with your sexual desires.
Healing the Sacral Chakra with Reiki
Reiki practitioners might have their own technique for balancing the
sacral chakra, below is just one of the methods that many find
effective.
The Sacral Chakra Symbol
- The Reiki practitioner will place their hands by the patient’s
sacrum. Some practitioners unblock the chakra by rotating to the right
for females and for males, they rotate to the left – but it’s better to
do what feels right for you, or if you’re not certain, just send energy
to the area, it will do the right thing :). This can be done on the
front or the back of the person. This not only unblocks the area, but is
also known to help with reproductive problems and prostate problems.
- Some practitioners will associate the blockage with mantras. The
first is often the ‘vam’ sound. Others prefer aroma therapy to clear
this chakra such as the usage of sandalwood or ylang ylang oil.
Gemstones can be used as well to purify the chakra such as carnelian and
moonstones.
- When the Reiki healing is finished, you will feel that the aura
surrounding this chakra will glow orange in its pure state. Many people
often tend to sleep for more than eight hours when the chakra is cleared
in a fetal position. You may also envision moonlight and clear water
after or sometimes even during the process of Reiki.
The chakra opens to universal energies and once it is unblocked you
will feel the freedom of expressing your emotions without any discomfort
or displeasure. By healing your chakra, you will not only heal your
physical self which includes your reproductive system and other organs,
you will also have cleared your emotional and sexual blockages.
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