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In this fast-paced world, it is all too common to feel out of touch with our desires, sensuality, and passions. As a result, many of us get stuck in the ‘daily grind’ and forget to focus on what really matters in life. When we remain in this cycle of being out of touch with the Sacral Chakra, this can manifest in our lives in several undesirable ways that can significantly affect our relationships and overall happiness.

Unblocking the Sacral Chakra is about slowing down, becoming more mindful, and focusing on the desires and relationships with self and others; It’s about connection and free-flowing energy. Here are 10 simples ways to harmonise the Sacral Chakra and invite more trust, happiness, and sensuality into your life.

The Second Chakra: An Overview

The Sacral Chakra is the second of the seven major Chakras and is located a few inches below and behind the belly button. In Sanskrit, known as the Svadhisthana, it supports the exploration of self, relations with others, creativity, and sexuality. The second Chakra element is water, representing the ability to flow with change, flexibility, and freedom.

When the Sacral Chakra is not in alignment, many uncomfortable symptoms can arise in the mental, emotional, and physical self. For example, an overactive Sacral Chakra can manifest as overwhelming emotions, depression, escapism, unhealthy relationships with others, and dangerous or inappropriate sexual expressions. A blocked second Chakra can show up as lower back pain, reproductive issues, UTIs, erectile dysfunction, painful intercourse, bladder and kidney infections, low libido, blocked creativity, and difficulty expressing emotion and desire.

Realigning the Sacral Chakra: 10 Simple and Effective Ways

Getting this vital energetic force back into alignment is thought to do wonders for your sensuality, desires, connection, imagination, and affection. Here is how you can do it:

1. Meditate. Invoking the water element in your life through guided meditation can help you dial in your intentions concerning the sacral Chakra. Another powerful element of mediation is chanting the water element ‘vam’.
2. Water. Spend time in and around water. Take a soothing bath, swim in the pool, splash, and play in lakes, rivers, and oceans.
   
   
   
   
3. Movement. Practice the following yoga poses: happy baby, bound angle pose, and goddess pose. Do hip-opening stretches to get stagnant energy flowing through the Chakra.
4. Affirmations. Repeat mantras that feel good for you such as: "I invite joy into my life", "I am creative", or "My sexuality is sacred".
   
   
   
   
5. Ylang Ylang. Using this essential oil promotes calming, improved intimacy, and confidence. Add a few drops in an unscented lotion or a warm bath, add some onto a dryer ball to enjoy the scent on clean laundry, or simply add into a diffuser.
   
6. Reflection. Spend time in reflection and acknowledgement of your true feelings. Be still and mindfully contemplate your intentions for healing the Sacral Chakra while sipping some orange honeybush tea. Spend time enjoying and taking pleasure in the small things.
   
   
   
   
7. Diet. Eat foods that encourage healing of the Sacral Chakra. Many of these will be foods that are orange or contain seeds. The colour orange is thought to increase inspiration and feelings of bliss. Seeds are considered by many cultures to be a food of fertility and creativity. Examples of these types of food are hemp and sesame seeds, sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, butternut squash, peaches, figs, pomegranates, papayas, gala apples, mandarine oranges, mangos, and oysters.
8. Colour. Use the colour orange as much as possible: eat orange food, wear orange clothing, keep orange flowers in your home, and look at orange artwork. Consume water infused with slices of orange, cantaloupe, or other orange fruit.
   
   
   
   
9. Crystals. Place a Carnelian crystal tumblestone over the Sacral Chakra during meditation. This stone has a beautiful orange hue and is revered for its ability to increase confidence, fertility, love, and passion.
   
   
   
   
10. Try Something New. Encourage creativity by trying new activities such as painting, playing music, or creative writing. Dive into and explore your sexuality and desires. Use a journal to dive deeper into your emotions. If you find they don't flow freely at first, use a guided journal or other prompts.

The team at Empath Designs has been helping people around the world realign their Sacral Chakras with thoughtfully curated sets to promote more profound connections. These gorgeous and thoughtful sets are beautiful gifts to yourself, your friends, and your loved ones. Hang the stunning orange Gerbera daisy limited edition print somewhere you can see it daily for a powerful visualization practice to invite harmony into your life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Sacral Chakra do? The Sacral Chakra, also known as the Svadhisthana, is the energy centre in the body responsible for our relationship to emotions, sexuality, passion, sensuality, enjoyment, desires, pleasure, and creativity. Many believe that this Chakra has a big impact on our relationships with ourselves and those around us.

What part of the physical body is affected by the Sacral Chakra? The Sacral Chakra is connected to the bladder, kidneys, sexual organs, pelvis, and lower back. It is located below, and behind, the belly button.

Why should I activate my Sacral Chakra? There are many benefits to having a free-flowing sacral energy centre such as:

• Improved connection
• Increased pleasure
• Sense of calm
• Abundant energy
• Elevated libido
• Inspired creativity
• More confidence
• Better relationships with self and others

Here's a timelapse of the design of the Serenity turtle bandana. This design is an evolution of the Hawksbill Turtle design from the Animalis collection. I spent extra time with the details for this design as it needed to flow well.

Similar to the Evolve bandana, the design is paisley inspired and I added my twist to the design by adding in elements that mimicked underwater elements such as seaweed and coral. 

The final product is a beautifully printed bandana to brighten up your day when wearing it! Available in two colours - Ocean Blue and Aqua Turquoise - with shimmery silver ink on super soft bamboo material.

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Peace and love,

Germaine