The human body comprises 7 points of energy, also termed chakras, starting from the tail of the spine and moving upwards to the head. These chakras or disks of spinning energy wheels each connect to certain nerve bundles and major organs throughout the body. And hence if they are overactive or underactive, they directly affect the corresponding organs and impact the overall physical and mental well-being. Hence, care should be taken that each of these points of energy is always activated and in balance.
Previously, we explored and learnt about the grounding influence of the Root Chakra. This week let’s take an in-depth look at the Sacral chakra or the second point of energy and how to keep it balanced.

Also Read: Chakras: Know How These Wheels of Energy Stimulate Better Bodily Functions and Health

What Is The Sacral Chakra?

Sacral Chakra is the second of the seven main chakras and is also known as Svadhisthana which chiefly means ‘own abode,’. It is located in the lower abdomen four fingers below the navel and is the centre of our emotions, creativity, pleasure, intimacy, and sexual energy hence even termed as Sex Chakra.

Element That Sacral Chakra Governs:

The sacral chakra primarily governs the water element or Jala inside of you, all that is fluid and in liquid form. This energy centre is the main seat of all our emotions and relates to fun, freedom, creativity, flexibility, sex, pleasure and money. 

The Physical Body Connected To Sacral Chakra:

The sacral chakra corresponds to the stomach and upper intestines, liver, gallbladder, spleen, kidney, pancreas, sexual organs, reproductive parts, adrenal glands, middle spine, and the autoimmune system of the body.

The Emotional Body Connected To Sacral Chakra:

When Svadhisthana chakra is in balance or awakened, an individual feels free in expressing their fun, creative and sexual side, allowing themselves to play, have fun and healthily experience pleasure activities. It usually helps in respecting one’s own body and taking care of its needs. 

The Mental Body Connected To Sacral Chakra:

A stable Sacral Chakra helps you stay flexible in changing environments and prevents you from excessively holding on to what you thought you had before. It helps in exploring your boundaries in various creative and sexual ways without being overwhelmed with feelings of guilt. The Sacral Chakra also helps one build healthy relations by helping one create intimate relationships and healthy boundaries amongst one another.

The Symbol That Sacral Chakra Represents:

The Sacral Chakra is often symbolised as an orange lotus with six petals, exuding an orange hue.

The Mantra That Activates Sacral Chakra:

It is primarily awakened by a tangerine fragrance, and by chanting the mantra ‘Vam’.

The Mudra That Awakens Sacral Chakra:

The Sacral Chakra is usually awakened via the Shakti Mudra. Bring your hands in front of your chest, press the little and ring fingertips together. While putting your thumbs inside your palms, press the knuckles of the middle and index fingers together in such a way that it wraps both the thumbs.

What Happens If The Sacral Chakra Is Out Of Balance?

An imbalance in the second chakra can cause emotional instability, lack of energy, creativity and motivation, loneliness, depression, low self-esteem, poor confidence levels, problems with intimacy, feeling overwhelmed and dependency on others. The imbalance physically manifests in the form of decreased libido, pelvic pain, urinary problems, poor digestion, low resistance to infection and viruses, hypoglycaemia, joint problems, sciatica, hormonal imbalances, and menstrual problems.

Also Read: Kundalini Yoga: Know How To Awaken The Chakras Of The Body

If you are experiencing a combination of these symptoms, you might have a blocked or inactivated Sacral Chakra. Well, without waiting more, we curated 5 such postures from the Kundalini Yoga sequence that will readily help you awaken the Sacral Chakra naturally to avoid physical and emotional disturbances.

5 Best Yoga Poses To Activate Sacral Chakra

Utkata Konasana (Goddess Pose)

Stand straight on the floor with your feet wide apart in a turned-out position. Bend your knees while aligning your thighs in such a way that they are parallel with the ground. Ensure that your knees are bent over your feet, and your shoulders are just above your hips. Straighten your back and join your palms together in front of the heart in a prayer position. Hold the posture for several breaths, relax and repeat.

Dvipada Pitham Asana (Activated Bridge Pose)

Lie down on the floor on your back, with your knees folded up and feet flat on your mat. Straighten up your arms on the floor just above your head. While you inhale, lift your hips while balancing yourself on your feet. On an exhale, bring your hips down evenly, feeling the spine press down into the floor. Relax for a minute and repeat five times.

Jathara Parivrtti Asana (Lying Belly-Twist Pose)

Roll onto your back, folding your knees and pressing your feet against the floor. Turn your hips slightly to the right, then let both knees fall to the left side with an abdominal twist. Fold both your arms from the elbow and keep them beside your shoulder. Now, turn your head to the right and look over your right shoulder. Stay in this posture for five to ten breaths, then move to the other side. Repeat the entire set 5 times.

Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose)

Kneel on the ground with your toes pointed outwards. Slowly bend your body backwards until your hip or torso is parallel to the ground and vertically above your feet. Keep stretching back until your body is entirely bent and you can hold both your feet with your hands. Now, keep your face outwards and slowly move upwards by inflating your asana for 1-2 minutes. Relax and repeat 4-5 times.

Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

Lie down with your face down on the yoga mat. Bent your legs from the knee. Straighten your hands backwards so that they hold onto your outer ankles. Breathe in and try to pull back with your feet to lift yourself even higher and breathe out and bring back your arms and legs on the ground. Hold this posture for 3 long breaths and release. Repeat 3 more times.

Lie in the corpse pose for 5-10 minutes after all the postures are done. This asana ends the yoga session, helps calm the mind, cools down the body and allows it to absorb the incentives of the complete yoga session.