The second chakra, or sacral chakra, governs sexuality and well-being. It is located below the navel and can be balanced through meditation, deep breathing, and consuming orange foods. Healing stones such as carnelian, coral, and amber can also aid in meditation and healing.
In Hindu, Buddhist and New Age philosophies, the human body has a series of seven main energy centers corresponding to points on the body. These pools of energy, called chakras, each govern a different aspect of health. The chakras and the physical body affect each other in the same way; damage to one will be reflected in the other. The second, or sacral, chakra is thought to be responsible for sexuality and the sex organs.
The seven chakras are found along the spine and most traditions place them as follows: base of the spine, below the navel, solar plexus, heart, throat, brow center and crown of the head. The sacral chakra is located below the navel; as the chakras are ordered from lowest to highest, it is also the second chakra. This chakra plays an important role in energy work.
Also called Svadhisthana, the second chakra governs sexuality and feelings of well-being when in balance with the rest of the energy centers. If the chakra is too weak, a person may experience emotional disconnection, loss of interest in sex, or other symptoms. Physically, Svadhisthana is said to govern the kidneys and sexual organs as well as the passage of fluid through the body. When out of balance, this chakra is said to cause problems with the sexual organs, such as prostate cancer.
Second chakra balancing can be achieved through meditation, deep breathing exercises, and drinking plenty of water, among other methods. One meditation technique for energizing the chakra involves visualizing it as a ball of orange light floating slightly below the navel, receiving more energy upon inhalation. The element associated with the chakra is water and its color is orange; hence, eating or drinking orange foods can re-energise Svadhisthana. Healing crystals and stones can also aid in meditation and healing.
The second chakra is mainly associated with carnelian, coral and amber as healing stones. To strengthen a stone’s connection to the chakra, soaking it in a glass of water overnight attunes it to the water element. Holding it in the left hand near the navel during meditation causes the stone’s healing energy to move through the body and down into the chakra; holding the stone in the right hand allows excess energy to flow into the stone for later use. After the stone has been used, it must be washed thoroughly and placed in a safe place to prevent negative energy from reaching it.
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