The Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) : Tips to unlock Creative Energy, Passion & Joy!

The Sacral Chakra(Svadhisthana) is the second of the seven main chakras (energy centres) of the body. Located below the navel in the pelvic area. The sacral chakra is associated with creativity, sensuality and the ability to experience pleasure. The root chakra (the first chakra) gives us grounding and from that stability we can find freedom, movement and flow. When the Sacral chakra is out of wack it may manifest in having a sense of being ruled by your emotions or the opposite, feeling numb, uninspired and out of touch with yourself. 

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In a physical Yoga practice hip openers are great for unleashing trapped energy in and around the sacral chakra. Its very common in todays busy and demanding life to get tight hips from all that sitting and then rushing around from here to there. We are often just moving our hips in only one way, all day every day, forwards and back (our poor hips!). Our hips are the biggest, most powerful joint in the body. Hips openers can have a LOT of sensation. As we stretch and release our hips it can help us  let go of stiff and rigid beliefs in our minds and allow our creativity to flow. This gives us more ability to feel alive, present and joyful. 

Here are a few other tips to help balance the Sacral chakra, unlock your creative energy and find expression and joy!

• Move those hips.  A fun way to release the hips is to dance like no ones watching, shake shimmy, circle and roll those hips! Bellydance, salsa and any dance style that focuses on hip movements are great to get positive energy flowing to the sacral chakra. 
• Connect with nature. The Sacral chakra is associated with water.Sit and relax by water, be it the ocean, river, lake or stream. 
• Take a bath.  Have a luxurious bath, add a few drops of essential oils, relax and indulge your senses.
• Create. Paint, draw, doodle, get messy and don't worry about things being perfect. Bake without a recipe, experiment and unleash the creative potential within. 
• Try positive affirmations (see above). Focus on inspiration, vibrancy and feeling alive!

Allow yourself to experience the joy of your wonderful and unique body. Feel, trust, move and unlock the wonderful creativity inside you!