Located:

• Level of the lumbar vertebrae
• Three inches below the navel

Characteristics:

• Emotions / feelings
• Relationships / relating
• Expression of sexuality
• Feeling outer/inner worlds
• Creativity
• Fantasies

Element: Water

• “Movement & flow of our emotions and thoughts. Supports personal expansion and formatting identity.”

When Imbalanced:

• Co-dependency with other people or substances that grant easy access to pleasure
• Being ruled by emotions
• Or feeling numb - out of touch
• Overindulge in foulosy/sexual obsession
• Or lack of sexual desire
• Feeling stuck in a feeling or mood

Ways to Balance and Open Sacral Chakra:

1. Practice emotional catharsis
   1. Jumping, screaming, laughing, crying, etc.
2. Explore creative self-expression
   1. Try a new hobby
3. Identify your sexual blocks
4. Meditate and carry crystals
5. Become mindful of emotional triggers
6. Explore the root of your addictions
7. Practice self-care toward your body
8. Color therapy
   1. Indulge in orange
9. Sacral chakra visualizations
10. Get sexually creative
11. Aroma therapy
12. Yoga
    1. Positions: cobra, butterfly, camel, goddess, reverse warrior, pigeon pose
13. Chant “VAM”
14. Daily affirmations
    1. I am passionate
    2. I feel pleasure and abundance with every breath I take
    3. I am open to experiencing my present moment through my senses
    4. I value and respect my body
    5. I allow myself to experience pleasure
    6. My sexuality is sacred
    7. I am at peace
    8. Emotions are the language of my soul

Stones to Open and Activate:

• Orange and coral calcite
• Citrine
• Orange carnelian
• Orange aventurine
• Orange or blue kyanite
• Tangerine quartz
• Shungite
• Goldstone

Best Stone to Sooth overactive chakra:

• Orange carnelian
• Snowflake obsidian
• Amber