The Sacral Centre is related to our lower back, sexual organs, bladder, kidneys and emotions and it connects us to others through feeling desire, sensation and movement.
Ideally this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment and the ability to accept change.

Its Sanskrit name is Swadhisthana meaning sweetness and relates to the element of water.

Here are some ways to balance the Sacral Chakra:-

Crystals may be used. Crystals for the Sacral Centre are all the orange and brown ones: Amber, Carnelian, and Jasper are just a few suggestions.

Burning Sandalwood and Jasmine scented essential oils and incense are also a pleasant way to help.

Wearing or carrying something orange will also be a help.

Use an affirmation: My life is full of happiness and fun. Say this silently or out loud to yourself daily, or as you feel the need.

The musical note for the Sacral Centre is D, so music played in this key is ideal for this purpose.

Drinking lots of water is good for the Sacral Centre.

Do you nurture your body; listen to your body, pay attention to your feelings, express your feelings, respect your feelings, take the time to eat well and sleep enough, treat yourself gently, take the time to look nice, enjoy being sexual, agree to receive and be nurtured?
If you don’t do any or all of these things your Sacral Centre is probably out of balance.

Here are a few suggestions to bring things back into balance:
Give yourself flowers
Create your own spa at home
Buy sexy underwear
Slow dancing
Play games
Have a pillow fight
Use your best china & silver
Eat one piece of good chocolate
Take a long bubble bath by candlelight
Watch a sunrise
Send someone a love letter
Get a weekly massage

Meditation for the Sacral Centre:

A Guided Meditation for balancing the sacral chakra. You may either get someone to read this to you, or you may read it out and record it in your own voice. It is best read slowly, allowing for pauses where appropriate.

Relax,    take in a deep breath    and breathe out all your tensions.
Feeling very relaxed;    now see yourself at the top of a path.
Walking down the path    you see all the flowers and trees.
You hear the birds calling.
You are feeling very much at peace with the world.
You come to a small creek flowing gently over the rocks,    following the creek    you come to a waterfall.
Standing watching the waterfall    gently falling over the rocks   you feel like the water is taking any problems you have    and washing them away.
Stand for awhile    and visualize all your troubles falling into the water    and washing away.
Feel yourself becoming at ease with yourself,    without a care in the world.
Remember this feeling,    any time you become tense,    you can come back to the waterfall and let the water wash everything away.
When you are ready, open your eyes and take the feeling of peace with you, always.

You may use this chakra balancing meditation whenever you feel the need for it, or as often as you like.

Sue Windred