Lotus Symbol for Chakra 2

Chakra Two Description

Name: Svadhisthana, Sweetness
Location: Genitals, lower abdomen, low back, hips
Color: Orange
Mantra: VAM
Element: Water
Body Relationship: Hips, pelvis, reproductive organs
Yoga Poses to Balance: All hip openers, squat, forward folds, frog, leg stretches
Other Practices to Balance: Dancing, belly dance, latin dance, massage therapy, healthy love-making
Central Issues: Sexuality, emotions, creativity, fluidity
Excessive Characteristics: Overly emotional, codependent behaviors, sex addiction, poor boundaries, pleasure seeking
Deficient Characteristics: Frigidity, emotional numbness, cold, detached, distant, fear of pleasure
Corresponding Ayurvedic Dosha: Excessive=Pitta/Kapha imbalance; Deficient=Vata imbalance

CHAKRA 2