There are believed to be seven points of energy within the body. Together, these internal focal points form what is called the chakra system. Connecting and understanding the energy of the chakras within the system may help you find a deeper relationship with your own spirituality and is thought to foster overall wellness of the mind and body. In particular, the sacral chakra may help you understand your spirituality. By learning to balance and harness this chakra, you can live a more fulfilling life.

This article is written according to people’s beliefs in metaphysics.

The Meaning of the Sacral Chakra

Believed to be the single point in the body most often associated with pleasure, the sacral chakra is also connected to creativity and happiness. The sacral chakra—also called Svadhishthana in Sanskrit—is sometimes understood as a person’s “self place.” It is the deepest part of ourselves, and plays a crucial role in determining our identity and relationships with others.

Symbol of the Sacral Chakra

The sacral chakra may be impacted by the relationships in your life.

Every chakra has a symbol that represents its intrinsic meaning. For the sacral chakra, this symbol is a bright orange circle surrounded by six lotus petals. The color represents the fact that the sacral chakra is often connected to spiritual warmth and affection. Within the chakra system, the sacral chakra is the second chakra in the body, with the first being the root chakra.

The entire map of the chakra system, and their corresponding colors, can be seen here:

• Red: Root Chakra
• Orange: Sacral Chakra
• Yellow: Solar Plexus Chakra
• Green: Heart Chakra
• Blue: Throat Chakra
• Indigo: Third Eye Chakra
• Violet: Crown Chakra

Each one of these chakras is also thought to be connected to a location or region of the body. Svadhishthana is often associated with the lumbar region of the back, the lower stomach, and sometimes even sexual organs. The latter association is part of the reason this chakra is connected with sexual expression and intimacy.

Beyond physical relationships, the sacral chakra may be impacted by the relationships in your life, whether they are romantic or not. It can also be triggered by moments of complete euphoria or bliss, such as dining on an outstanding dinner, running your fingers over soft silk, or taking in a gorgeous sunrise.

People who are self-aware, confident, independent, and relatable likely have a healthy sacral chakra. These attributes help them form positive realtionships with those around them, and may help them better understand their place in the world. The sacral chakra may help us connect more fully with ourselves in this way.

In addition to the chakra system, some people also believe in auras. Auras are a metaphysical theory regarding an intangible electromagnetic field that every living thing projects. Though invisible to the naked eye, some people may be able to discern the color of an individual’s aura. It is believed that the color of a person’s aura may indicate things about how they feel or what kind of person they are. While both chakras and auras have to do with a person’s spiritual energy, chakras are associated with internal energy, while auras are an outward projection of energy.

Problems with the Sacral Chakra

Unbalanced expressions of intimacy may indicate a sacral chakra problem.

Every one of the chakras has unique benefits it can offer an individual, and it is important to learn how to harness these benefits. However, the chakras can also become unblanced due to negative energy or events in a person’s life. When this happens, the other chakras may overcompensate for the affected chakra, creating an imbalance.

By practicing sacral chakra healing, you may by able to rebalance your chakra and deal with overcompensating or disconnected chakras.

Since the sacral chakra is commonly associated with our sexuality and ability to relate and connect to others, an imbalance with this chakra may manifest in several ways. These may include: an inability to bounce back from negative experiences, a lack of self confidence, or unbalanced expressions of intimacy.

While these symptoms may sound straightforward, it’s important to bear in mind that individuals may exhibit unique symptoms based on their own personal experiences. An overactive sacral chakra (as opposed to a blocked chakra) could manifest in opposite behaviors.

How to Heal the Sacral Chakra

The sacral chakra is connected with creativity and self-expression.

Thankfully, spiritual gurus and healers have spent many years studying the chakra system and learning ways to balance it. There are lots of ways you can address your own issues with your sacral chakra, so it’s best to experiment and try several strategies to learn what works best for you.

Get Creative

The sacral chakra is connected with creativity and self-expression, so if you’re dealing with a blocked chakra you may just need to shake things up a bit. This can include finishing a creative endeavor you’ve put aside, or trying something totally new.

Some common techniques to get creative with this chakra include:

• Learning a new skill through a video tutorial
• Taking a pottery class, and creating a gift for a loved one
• Going somewhere new to draw the things you see
• Creating a piece of jewelry out of materials that hold meaning for you

Be Body Positive

Everyone struggles with their self-image sometimes, and when it comes to the sacral chakra in particular, you may find there are great benefits to be found in expressing love and acceptance toward your physical vessel. By finding your intrinsic self-worth, you may be able to more easily relate and open up to others.

To achieve this, you should try keeping a list of ten things you like about yourself. Look at the list at least once a week, and remind yourself of why you like being you. You should also focus on your health and how you feel, instead of how you look in the mirror. After all, what’s really more important?

Finally, take a chance and explore your romantic side with your partner, and be sure to surround yourself with friends, loved ones, and partners who promote and encourage self-love.

Intimacy and the sacral chakra are deeply connected, so it’s important to consider that by healing the sacral chakra, we are practicing self-love. Whether or not you have a partner, by living a more fulfilling, satisfying life, you can rebalance this chakra for the better.

Yoga Poses for the Sacral Chakra

To heal the sacral chakra, try yoga.

Yoga has long been acknowledged as a powerful tool in connecting the mind and body. Some poses to try to improve the sacral chakra include:

• Camel pose
• Squat pose
• Bound angle pose
• Hero pose

Sacral Chakra Foods

Ginger root and tea are great sacral chakra healing foods.

Most people are aware that eating a nutritious diet can improve physical health, but not everyone knows that it can also help to keep the chakras aligned and balanced. In particular, eating foods like ginger root or tea, carrots, peppers, oranges, and sweet potatos can help to awaken this chakra.

How to Tell if Your Sacral Chakra is Balanced

Every person is unique, so the way people express balance and manifest healthy energy will vary from person to person. For instance, some people are more open and in touch with their sexual energy than others. This doesn’t mean they have a healthier sacral chakra, or that theirs is overcompensating compared to others. Wherever you fall on the spectrum, whether you are very open and in touch with your sacral chakra energy, or not, finding ways to heal the sacral chakra can provide benefits to you.

A balanced sacral chakra may look like:

• Self assurance and self confience
• Healthy levels of intimacy with your partner
• Satisfying creative expression
• A sense of empowerment
• Feeling contended with your life

No matter how your sacral chakra is expressed, it’s important to find a healthy balance with this chakra to experience a deeper connection with yourself and open up to all the joys of life.