The Sanskrit name of this chakra is svadhisthana, meaning one’s own place. The sacral chakra is associated with the parts of our consciousness that are concerned with food and sex. It is the communication from the physical body to the consciousness, about what the body desires and finds pleasurable. It is also where we distinguish a sense of oneself and how to establish relationships with others. This second chakra is associated with lessons on sexuality, work, creativity and self-protection. Continue Reading
Getting to Know Your Chakras
Chakra is a Sanskrit word that means “wheel” or “vortex.” Chakras are not physical, but rather a solid ball of energy that interpenetrates the physical body. Chakras are facets of consciousness, similar to auras. Chakras however are denser than auras and interact with the physical body through the endocrine and nervous systems. Ayurvedic literature indicates there is a discrepancy in the number of chakras within the human body. Some theorists refer to one chakra; others refer to five, seven, Continue Reading
