The chakrasare like invisible organs of the subtle, or energetic, body.
Understanding the unique purpose of each chakra is an invaluable tool for holistic healing.
To heal, we must first become aware of the wound and then do the work to heal it.
This propels us into the gift frequency, where we can truly become our best selves.
The shadow of the sacral chakra is denial.
It’s a blind spot.
What we are unable to see is that our lives are a series of reactions driven by our feelings.
All of our actions in life are propelled by the desire for pleasure and avoidance of pain.
It is a vicious cycle of craving and aversion.
This is more about emotion than sensation, but either way, our tolerance for discomfort is minimal.
Denial arises in childhood as the emotion body develops.
But even the pleasurable feelings are impermanent, so we get stuck in a cycle that never ends.
We’re either running away from discomfort or trying to create more pleasure.
Ultimately every important decision in our lives is driven by this until we become aware of it.
Healing this wound is about learning to sit with discomfort.
It’s about not reacting to pain or sadness but letting the feelings move through us with ease.
It’s about cultivating equanimity and understanding that this, too, shall pass.
Physical signs of the sacral chakra’s shadow.
In my private practice, this is the most common wound I see.
Sacral energy is about connection and partnership, so this wound drives us to connect regardless of the cost.
This is what it looks like to live in the shadow of the sacral chakra.
Every action is an attempt to avoid or escape discomfort.
Every action is a reaction.
To heal the wound of denial we must move from reaction to stillness.
The gift of the sacral chakra is stillness.
When we become still, we are no longer controlled by fleeting feelings and sensations.
In the stillness, energy is freed up to create with intention.
Stillness also allows us to wait for the right partners to enter our lives.
This is where wemeet our soul matesthe people who can best support us in fulfilling our purpose.
Here are three exercises to support sacral chakra healing:
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It’s time to get really real with yourself and acknowledge how you arereactinginstead ofactingin your relationships.
The first step is to become aware.
Then you’re able to begin to change.
Train yourself to sit with discomfort by sitting still for a prolonged period of time.
Sit in meditation, set your timer for 30 minutes, and challenge yourself not to move at all.
Stay still and observe the sensation change over time.
When you cultivate stillness on the physical plane, it will affect everything.
This kundalini kriya is one of the best exercises to work with sacral energy.
Begin by sitting in rock pose (on your knees).
Interlace all the fingers except for the index fingers.
For sacral work, I recommend crossing the left thumb over the right.
Keep the spine straight, and reach the arms straight up to the sky framing the ears.
Chant “Sat Naam” at a steady rhythm.
On the “Sat,” pull the navel in.
On the “Naam,” relax the belly.
Keep your eyes closed, and focus your attention on the point between the eyebrows.
