The second chakra is located in the pelvis and abdominal area. Svadhisthana means "an abode of one's own". This chakra is represented by an orange lotus with six petals. At the center of the lotus is a sliver crescent moon, denoting the Water element.
Emotionally this chakra relates to the need to find your identity. When this area of the body is stimulated with yoga, we become aware of the lessons about relating to others and the process of individuating from the family. The understanding of healthy parameters is forming, along with the rhythm of giving and receiving. Another lesson in this energy is about developing creative expression with others. A yoga environment naturally supports harmonious relationship with self, which can provide more confidence in relating to others.
When this chakra is balanced, a child is completely in tune with his/her feelings, is imaginative, and trustd the actions of other people. If it is overactive, the child can become too emotional and be manipulative. If it is underactive the child can be bored, disinterested, and self-critical.
To balance the navel chakra, practice Butterfly Pose, Chair Pose, Bridge Pose, and Triangle Pose.
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| Chair Pose |
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| Triangle Pose |
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| Butterfly Pose |
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| Bridge Pose |
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