Sacral Chakra
Svadhistana Chakra
Second chakra/Cross Center
I am open to touch & closeness
I respect and love my body
I give myself permission to enjoy
What is Sacral Chakra?
The sacral chakra is often considered to be the real seat of Shakti, the ‘‘femaile’’ aspect of God in the form of creative energy. Its sphere of influence includes the male reproductive organs which carry within them the impulse to create new life, and in women the areas in which they receive creative impulses and generate new life, in the areas where the growing being is nourished, sheltered and provided with everything it needs for its development.
-’’The Chakra Handbook’’ by Shalila & Bodo J -
Art by Nicky Hartley
What Sacral chakra is associated with…
Orange
Water
Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood
Cancer/Moon
Libra/ Venus
Yoga Pose for Svadhisthana Sacral Chakra
-Veerasana ( Hero pose )-
Instruction by Shiho https://missbabashishi.tumblr.com/
Veerasana stabilise the energy flow to the reproductive organs and enables control of the sexual energy. The second chakra(svadhisthana chakra) is associated with sensuality and creativity.
✤Practice of a half hero’s pose ✤
Start with both legs extended
Learn your body to the right side
Bend the left knee and move the left foot back and place the sole of the foot down next to the left hip. Make sure the foot is placed straight. If you feel it’s too painful, place a block or cushions under your seat to elevate the hips
Bend right knee and place the right foot down next left knee
Place the right elbow on the right knee and the palm against the right cheek.
The left hand should be placed on the left knee.
Close the eyes and concentrate on the breath. Hold the position for a minute or two.
In our culture, we are so occupied in the area of second and third chakras ( Sex and Power ) -said Ram Dass. He said we find it is difficult to override these strong habits which seem to be reinforced by the vibration of the culture in which we live.
Full name of this asana is Mahaveerasana, Veerasana is abbreviation. Maha means great, veer means valiant or to display heroic power and the ability to subdue.Mahaveer is the name of Hanuman ( the monkey god ) who was the great hero of the Hindu pantheon, which indicates the benefits and purpose of this asana.
Sit in Veerasana and get the support of Hanuman to look deeply within how we held these habits in our culture and the ways to transform its energy.
Gem Stones that works with Sacral Chakra
Carnelian: Confidence, Sexuality
Tiger Eye : Creativity, Balance
SunStone: Strength
Citrine : Joy
( Rhodochroite): Growth
When the sacral chakra is functioning harmoniously….
We feel the flow of creative life energy streaming through your body, soul and mind.
-’’The Chakra Handbook’’ by Shalila & Bodo J -
From Yoga Life drawing workshop
We have started our Yoga Life Drawing workshop at Flowlines Studio, we are discovering our chakras through meditation and asana yoga then draw out our inspirations. We’ve done for Root & Sacral chakra last week.
This workshop is designed by Nicky Hartley http://www.nickyhartleyflowlines.com and me and we are so lucky to have a support by Shiloh Creative Life Center https://shilohcentre.org.nz
