Lesson 3: The Chakra's

Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana):

Location: Lower abdomen, about two inches below the navel.

Sanskrit Name: Svadhisthana (वा धि ष्ठा न), meaning "one's own abode" or "where your being is established".

Color: Orange.

Element: Water.

Symbol: Crescent Moon and Crocodile

Lotus: 6 Petals

Gland: Testes/Ovaries

Bija Mantra: VAM

Associations: Creativity, sexuality, emotions, relationships, pleasure, and adaptability.

Imbalance: Can manifest as emotional instability, creative blocks, difficulties with intimacy, fear of change, and issues with reproductive organs.

Asanas: Key asanas for this Chakra include Goddess Pose (Utkata Konasana), Reclined Butterfly Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana), and Wide-Legged Forward Fold (Prasarita Padottanasana).

Pranayama: For balancing Svadhisthana, Ujjayi and Nadi Shodhana are particularly beneficial. Additionally, Kapalabhati can be used to cleanse and energize the body, stimulating all of the lower chakras.