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Svadhisthana Chakra - Center of your creativity Chakras play a major role in yoga, as well as in Tantric Hinduism and other esoteric teachings. Scholars and followers of these philosophies assume that your body is crisscrossed by energy pathways – the so-called meridians. This energy originates from the chakras, which act as energy centers and through which an unhindered flow of energy should be possible. If this is not the case, or if there is a disruption within a chakra, mental and physical discomfort can arise. Most teachings identify seven main chakras. The second main chakra is the Svadhisthana chakra, also called the sacral or sexual chakra. It is depicted as a white lotus blossom with six petals and a crescent moon at its center, representing the element of water. This chakra is also associated with the sense of taste and, above all, a person's sexuality. It is open to the front and represents creativity, primality, emotions, and the unconscious. Where is the Svadhisthana Chakra? The Svadhisthana chakra is located just above the root chakra , about ten centimeters below the navel in the area of the sacrum. It is closely connected to a person's genitals and is therefore considered the center of sexuality. Since life arises from this, this chakra is also considered the energy center for all that is primal. For this reason, "Svadhisthana" also means "one's own dwelling place or residence." Activating this chakra allows you to return to your own origin. Furthermore, you give space to your creativity, which is also referred to as the creative force and is therefore the source of numerous creative works. Center for Hormonal and Sexual Health The energy in the Svadhisthana chakra can positively or negatively influence a variety of bodily functions. For example, the flow of all bodily fluids such as blood, urine, vaginal mucus, sweat, etc. is influenced from here. It also regulates hormonal production in the ovaries and testes. If the sacral chakra is activated, people experience a fulfilling sexual life, give free rein to their creativity, and can create new works without great effort. Impotence, frigidity, or fear of commitment are foreign concepts to these individuals, even for people with a balanced energy balance within the Svadhisthana chakra. If this chakra is blocked, however, a whole range of physical or psychological illnesses or disorders can arise. For example, the release of (sexual) hormones may be inhibited, making a fulfilling sexual life or even a relationship impossible. People whose sacral chakra is insufficiently activated often also suffer from a lack of motivation and desire, and find it difficult to find enthusiasm for anything. In severe cases, a sexual chakra disorder can also lead to certain addictions such as anorexia, obesity, or nymphomania, and the development of interpersonal relationships becomes significantly more difficult, even leading to complete isolation. How to stimulate the Svadhisthana chakra Yoga, along with other techniques from various schools of thought, is excellent for stimulating or rebalancing the Svadhisthana chakra. During meditation, which can be done in the Padmasana posture, for example, it is helpful to visualize a waterfall or a spring, since the element of the Svadhisthana chakra is water. For this reason, problems with bodily fluids, kidney problems, or dry skin can also be due to a disturbance within the second main chakra. Special breathing techniques called pranayama can also have a positive effect on your sexual chakra. Repeating the bija mantra "Vam" also opens the sacral chakra, stimulating you to greater creativity. It also awakens your sexuality. If you want to further enhance this effect, you can also wear special chakra stones such as orange jasper or citrine. Furthermore, certain aromas such as ylang-ylang or sandalwood promote the smooth flow of energy within the sexual chakra. Furthermore, all flowing movements—such as those involved in dancing or swimming—have a positive effect on this energy center. Image © zhanna26 / 123rf.com