Swadhisthana Chakra

One of its mantras: I let myself be carried through life without resistance

Second chakra: The dwelling place of the Self, swa meaning one's own, and adhisthana meaning abode or seat

Location: Lower abdomen/below navel

Vibration/resonance: VAM

Colour: Orange

Element: Water

Sense: Gustatory/Taste

Swadhisthana is where all creative impulses, desires, and dreams are formed. It is very much connected to the energy of the moon and to its influence on the sea, rivers, and other bodies of water (including our own; we are made up of 50 to 75% water depending on our age). When this chakra is open, we are sensitive to our desires, have healthy dreams and plans. Our ability to accept change, be flexible, and go with the flow is in the domain of this chakra. Swadhistana is also related to life's pleasures and our capacity to enjoy them, being playful and having fun.

On a physical level, it relates to the circulatory system (blood, lymph, and bladder function) and the reproductive organs.

Yoga poses: Baddha konasana (bound-angle pose), Padmasana (lotus pose), Matsyasana (fish pose), Malasana (Squat or garland pose).

Some essential oils to stimulate swadhisthana: jasmine, patchouli, geranium, lavender, sage, rosewood, frankincense...

Varuna (water) mudra: join the thumb (fire element) and the baby finger (water element) together.

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