| The sacral chakra is located in the sacrum area of | | | | Placing orange coloured gemstones such as |
| the lower abdomen, which gives rise to its name. | | | | carnelian, citrine or orange aventurine in the lower |
| In this article we'll take a look at the | | | | abdominal area while meditating may have a |
| characteristics of this second chakra, as well as | | | | beneficial effect on this chakra. |
| what to do if it should get out of balance. | | | | Even if you don't want to use crystals, meditation |
| What Is The Sacral Chakra? | | | | alone can be very powerful, especially if you use |
| This is the second of the seven main chakras | | | | a brainwave entrainment meditation recording |
| which form a line from the top of the head to | | | | which is specifically designed for rebalancing the |
| the base of the spine. Also known by its | | | | second chakra. |
| traditional Sanskrit name of 'Svadhisthana', the | | | | If you're not already familiar with it, brainwave |
| sacral chakra is an energy vortex located in the | | | | meditation involves listening to repetitive sounds |
| subtle body, which plays a key role in the | | | | of specific frequencies. These sounds can |
| maintenance of the human mind-body complex. | | | | influence the brain directly, making it easier to |
| Characteristics Of The Second Chakra | | | | achieve a variety of altered states. In the case of |
| The sacral chakra is associated with the colour | | | | chakra meditation, such a recording may also |
| orange and is symbolised by a six petal lotus | | | | include sounds of frequencies which correspond to |
| flower. It is related to the functioning of the | | | | those that are associated with healthy chakra |
| reproductive and urinary systems, as well as the | | | | function (as with all other parts of the physical |
| adrenal glands and some digestive functions. On a | | | | and energetic bodies, the chakras are basically |
| mental and emotional level, this second chakra is | | | | vibrational in nature, and are thus susceptible to |
| linked with creativity, imagination and sexuality. | | | | influence by other vibrational forces such as |
| Imbalances in the second chakra may manifest as | | | | sound). |
| reproductive issues, problems with the kidneys | | | | If you decide to use brainwave recording to |
| and urinary system, jealousy and addictive | | | | balance your chakra functioning, make sure that |
| behaviours. | | | | you set some time aside to listen regularly each |
| Balancing The Sacral Chakra | | | | day. Although some people get fantastic results |
| Like other chakras in the system, the second | | | | the first time they try it, it's more usual to |
| chakra may be restored to balance by various | | | | experience the best results with consistent |
| methods, including use of crystals and meditation. | | | | practice, as with anything else. |