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Chakra Series- Sacral

July 9, 2020

Sacral Chakra Balance

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Your Sacral Chakra, aka Svadhishthana, is considered the "dwelling place of self". It is located in the pelvic area just below the navel. This chakra is associated with relationships, your creative side, sensuality and sexuality. Water is the element that it is connected to.

Imbalances with the Sacral Chakra are an extreme will/desire to control things, people or events, shame of the body or self, wild and promiscuous behaviors, shallow relationships, feelings of inadequacy, dependency & overall difficulties with controlling or being controlled by emotions.

A balanced Sacral Chakra results in genuine intimacy, empathy towards others, generosity, cultivates creativity and inspiration, being in-touch with emotions while staying regulated, building healthy relationships & being able to stay empowered.

Yoga Routine to balance your Sacral Chakra:

1) Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge)- Start on all fours. Exhale and step the right foot forward until you fell a nice stretch in the left thigh and hip. Keep the right knee above the right ankle and the hip leveled. Inhale, lift the chest away from the pelvis and arms up, gaze forward at your thumbs. Allow the pelvis to sink down and forward while keeping the chest lifted.

2) Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)- From standing, take a big step and rotate your right foot 90. Activate your legs, lift the knee caps, press feet equally into the mat. Inhale, lengthen the spine, draw the belly in. Lift your arms parallel to the floor., exhale and bend from the hips above your right leg, shifting the hips towards the back of the mat. Bring the right arm down as far as it reaches. Lengthen the torso and pres into the feet and extend the left fingertips upwards. Look forward at the left hand and relax the jaw. BREATHE.

3) Utkata Konasana (Goddess Pose)- Stand with your feet wide and rotate both feet outwards. Exhale, bend you knees just above the ankle and bring the thighs parallel to the floor. Keep pushing the knees back. Engage your core and tuck the tailbone under. Bend the elbows at shoulder height 90 degrees. To release, inhale and straighten the legs. Exhale, arms to the side.

4) Upavistha Konasana (Wide-Angled Seated Forward Bend)- Sit straight, open your legs to a 90 degree angle with the pelvis. Rotate the thighs slightly outwardly and flex the feet. Place the palms on the floor in front of you. Inhale and lift the upper torso, creating a soft hollow in the spine. Stay here for a few breaths. Suck the belly in, exhale and fold forward from the hips, keeping the spine straight. Breathe long and deep for 1 minute. Exhale, push back up gently and close your legs slowly. Sit cross-legged for a few breaths before continuing.

5) Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Pigeon Pose)- From all fours, bring your right knee to your right wrist, and the right ankle to the left wrist. The left knee can come outside the hip line (and the left foot to your right hip) or keep the shin parallel to the short-edge of the mat for a deeper hip opening. Slide the left leg straight behind you, in the axis of the body, not to the side. Check that the hips are leveled. Inhale, lengthen the torso, open the chest and look up. Exhale, slowly bend forward to rest the forehead on your hands. Breathe deeply for one minute, allowing the chest to sink into the floor and the hips to open. Inhale and come up, pressing back into all fours or downward facing dog before repeating on the other side.

6) Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)- Sit with knees bent, feet on the floor. Slide the left leg under the right leg and bring the left foot alongside the buttocks. Cross the right ankle over your left knee, keeping both sit bones on the mat. Inhale, lengthen the spine, exhale start twisting towards the right. Press your right hand in the floor and hug your right knee towards your chest with your left arm. Look gently over the right shoulder. Hold for 5 breaths. Exhale, release neck and then untwist slowly. Repeat on other side.

7) Paschimottansana (Seated Forward Bend)- Sit with your legs straight in front of you. Find your sit bones and flex your feet. Inhale, lengthening the spine and tucking the belly in. Exhale, walk the fingertips towards the feet and slowly bend from the hip joint not the waist. The lower belly should touch the thighs first, then the ribs and head last. Inhale, lift and elongate the torso. Exhale, bringing the chest closer to your legs. Work towards holding your heels without compromising the length of the spine. To release, inhale lifting the torso and pulling the tailbone down into the pelvis.

8) Savasana (Corpse Pose)

Not a Yogi: Wear orange or eat fruits and veggies that are orange. Practice and chant the mantra VAM. Some Essential Oils that benefit the Sacral Chakra are Orange, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood & Cardamon.

"Without any fear, I feel all of the emotions that arise in me.

My body is sacred. I am a creative and radiant soul.

I am passionate about my amazing life.

I feel energized everyday because I am in perfect health.

I AM Unique & Joyful".

Carly Marie

I am Radiant, Beautiful & Strong.

I Enjoy a Healthy & Passionate Life.

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