The animal designated to represent the Svadhishthana Chakra is the Crocodile. It symbolises laziness, insensitivity and the danger that slumbers in this Chakra.
A dormant Sacral Chakra leads to anhedonia, boredom or low libido. It is located between the naval and the rib cage, the anatomical equivalent of this is the solar plexus.
Procrastination is basically a fear of work, and this resides in the 4-petalled Muladhara Chakra, located near the base end of the spinal column, which governs the skeletal system, pelvis, hip, legs and the excretory system.
The solar plexus chakra corresponds to willpower, forming one's opinions and beliefs, personal identity, and decision-making. This is located just above the sacral chakra.
Ajna Chakra – Third Eye Chakra
Also known as the Third Eye Chakra, it is often used as a focal point during asana practice to develop more concentration and awareness.
Your third chakra, your solar plexus chakra is all about personal power, motivation, and self-esteem. When your third chakra is blocked, you can have digestive issues, struggling to set personal boundaries, lack of motivation, and low self-esteem.
Solar Plexus Chakra
It is connected to the digestive system and the adrenal glands. This chakra regulates our fears, sense of power, and gut feelings. When this chakra is out of balance we experience fears, eating disorders, anxiety, and loss of control.
For those who believe in chakras, the solar plexus chakra is the center of self-esteem and emotions like ego, anger, and aggression.
The third chakra, also known as Manipura Chakra, Navel Chakra or Solar Plexus Chakra is located at the base of the sternum, under the rib cage, between the navel and the heart. This is the center of our emotional life, our will, vitality, self-discipline, personal strength.
The solar plexus chakra is located above the navel and extends up to the sternum. This forms your deepest connections with willpower, self-discipline, and self-esteem. The solar plexus chakra embodies your unlimited potential to transform thought or inertia into action.
Conversely, the author and motivational speaker reveals, imbalances in your third chakra can manifest as low self-esteem, lack of purpose and fear of rejection and leave you with low energy and feeling extra sensitive to criticism.
The Solar Plexus Chakra, also known as the Manipura Chakra, is the third chakra in the 7 chakra system. This energy center governs our ability to be confident, assertive, and make decisions from a place of inner wisdom. It is also the key to unlocking our personal power and building a strong sense of self.
Perfectionism is often seen as a positive trait that increases your chances of success, but it can lead to self defeating thoughts or behaviours that make it harder to achieve goals. It may also cause stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
The 3rd Chakra, “Manipura”
The Solar Plexus Chakra represents who you are – your personality, self-worth, and ego. When unbalanced, the solar plexus chakra can leave you feeling selfish and manipulative.
Sacral Chakra – This energetic center is located inside the pelvis and is home to the energy of emotions, creativity, and sexuality. Blockages here can relate to anything from depression to addiction and general emotional instability.
When the sacral chakra is out of balance in a deficient way, we will experience guilt, which is considered the demon of this chakra, and it will be leading towards a denial of pleasure.
Ajna chakra (third eye chakra)
Out of balance – Lack inspiration and imagination, or overactive imagination, lack of intuitive guidance, feel brain fog or sense of disconnection. Affirmation – “I trust my intuition. I am open to inspiration.” Poses – Balancing poses or balasana (childs pose).
Sacral or navel chakra
This chakra represents pleasure, desire, creativity, sexuality, procreation, a sense of abundance, and general well-being. Its color is orange. Blocking the sacral chakra may lead to compulsive or obsessive behavior, emotional issues, and sexual guilt.
The root chakra helps keep us feel safe and grounded. When the root chakra is imbalanced or blocked, you may feel anxious or fearful. This ungrounded feeling can make it difficult to fall asleep, and it can also show up in our dreams.
The Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)
The crown chakra, Sahasrara, meaning “thousandfold” in Sanskrit, is located at the very top of the head and is associated with intelligence and bliss.
FIFTH CHAKRA – THE THROAT CHAKRA.
The fifth chakra emotionally invites you to the work of finding your true self and communicating your true self to the world.
The Muladhara Chakra is the storehouse of our Karmas, however these are activated in Svadhishthana Chakra. Awakening of the Svadhishthana Chakra brings clarity and development of the personality. But before this can happen we must purify our consciousness of negative qualities.
Your strongest chakra is the First Chakra, or the Root Chakra, which is located at the base of the spine. This chakra is all about connection to the earth, from establishing a deep sense of physical body to understanding the environment that surrounds you.
People with an open third eye chakra are able to think symbolically and are able to visualize concepts, ideas, and dreams.
The dysfunctional archetype of the Root Chakra is the Victim. The victim feels helpless, stuck in a state of fear, with no sense of empowerment.