2. Svadhisthana
Svadhisthana relates to our experiences as an emotional being. Like the
movement from earth to water, the texture of experience changes from
solid and fixed to fluid and dynamic as we move from Muladhara to
Svadhisthana. Our emotions, sexuality, sense of self-worth and creativity
are related to this center. The task of Svadhisthana is to experience
pleasure with self and others. Much of our vitality, creativity, and passion
finds its root in this chakra. This stage of psycho-energetic development
parallels Erikson's second stage of human development in which the
fundamental task is to discover a sense of self-worth.
The fundamental question needing to be answered is: “Am I okay?”.
3. Svadhisthana
Traumas which affect this center include any form of sexual abuse,
authoritarian parenting which prohibits emotional expression, neglect,
invalidation or mockery from peers, lack of boundaries from parents,
religious or moral severity, and enmeshment. If this leads to an
excessive condition, the individual may be prone to hysteria and
dramatic mood swings, sexual promiscuity, setting poor boundaries,
hypersensitivity, continuous crises, hyperactivity and enmeshment.
In a deficient condition the individual may exhibit excessive shyness,
lack of sexual drive, desire and vitality, poor emotional intelligence,
fear of sex, and a sense of worthlessness.
4. Svadhisthana
The transpersonal expression of
Svadhisthana is seen in the great
works of art, music, and dance. It is
when creativity no longer serves only
the self but rings with universal or
archetypal truth. Lust is no longer a
fire that leads to unsatiated desire,
but feeds into a passion for life, a
joyous enthusiasm to fulfill one’s
highest potential.
5. Svadhisthana Affirmation: I allow myself to feel and
experience all of my emotions. I release ideas
that are no longer useful.
Healing practices: Swimming, Bathing,
Waterfalls, Kissing
Crystal Carnelian: Orange Carnelian, Amber,
Citrine, Topaz
Nutrition: Almonds, Water, Oranges, Coconut
Aromatherapy: Jasmine, Sandalwood, Rose,
Clary Sage
6. Svadhisthana Yoga Poses
Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend
(Upavistha Konasana)
As this pose stimulates the abdominal
organs it also strengthens the spine and
opens the second chakra.
Cow Face (Gomukhasana)
This seated and twist
position stretches your chest,
arms, shoulders, legs, and
core to stimulate and
balance energy flow through
the second energy center.
One-Legged King Pigeon (Eka
Pada Rajakapotasana)
This variation of the pigeon asana
stimulates the abdominal organs
while stretching the chest,
shoulders, and abdomen to allow
for the healthy flow of energy
through the second chakra.
7. Svadhisthana Yoga Poses
Bound Angle (Baddha
Konasana)
Bound angle stimulates
the abdominal organs to
dispel energy imbalance
and open the second
energy center.
Chair (Utkatasana)
Adopting this standing
pose, which strengthens
the abdomen and
stimulates abdominal
organ function, allows for
the opening and activation
of the second chakra.
Full Boat (Paripurna
Navasana)
This seated asana
strengthens your core
which allows for activation
of, and healthy energy flow
through, the second
chakra.
Revolved Triangle
(Parivrtta Trikonasana)
A variation of triangle, this
asana stimulates the
abdominal organs to
activate the sacral chakra
while stretching the spine,
hips, and legs.
