2 Svadhisthana, The Sacral Chakra - dwelling place of the self
sva = self or soul; adhisthana = abode or seat

This chakra is associated with relationships, procreation, pleasure and desire. It is the dwelling place of deep-rooted instincts and of all samskaras - mental and emotional impressions of the past.

Physical location: two finger widths above muladhara chakra and directly behind the genitals, hypogastric plexus E/ement: apas tattva (water element) Seed mantra: yam

Symbolism: a lotus flower of six deep-crimson petals. A blue-white crescent moon sits within the lower half of the lotus's circle, symbolizing the moon's influence on the ocean's tides and human emotion.

Concentrating on the image of a silvery blue crescent moon above a deep open ocean helps to restore emotional calm and balance cravings, freeing us from compulsive behaviour and unhealthy habitual patterns of the past.
 

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