“The body is the vehicle, consciousness the driver, Yoga is the path and the chakras are the map..”
― Anodea Judith
Characteristics | Organ Structure Associated with Chakra | Mental-Emotional Issues Associated with Chakra | Physical Manifestations when out of Balance | Complementary Treatment Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLOR––typically orange ENDOCRINE GLAND–– lymphatics SOUND––OOOO (as in moon) Note D MANTRA––VAM ELEMENT––Water LOCATION–pelvic region Svadhisthana (sweetness) | Sexual organs Ovaries, Prostrate Large Intestine Lower vertebrae, pelvis, hips, sacrum Appendix Bladder Kidneys | Blame and guilt Money and sex Power and control Creativity Ethics and honor in relationships | Chronic lower back pain Sciatica Ob/gyn problems Pelvic/low back pain Sexual potency Urinary problems | Increase awareness of fears: loss of control/power Acupressure to treat Pericardium, Liver Triple Warmer, Large Intestine, & Bladder, meridians Chakra clearing and/or balancing using color, sound, crystals (camelion, sard, red jasper, cuprite), aroma therapy (ylang-ylang,jasmine, neroli, rose, rose geranium, orange and sandalwood) and/or energy work. Yoga, breathing, and meditation Herbs and good Nutrition |