Orange Chakra

Swadhisthana

Swa = Self        Sthan = Dwelling Place

Swadhisthana = One's Own Abode

Situated At : 2 fingers width above mooladhara (root / red chakra)

Connected To : Heart Chakra

Flower Petals : six petal crimson lotus

Influences : pleasure, food, drink, creativity

Sense Organs : Tongue

Animal : Crocodile

Symbol : White, crescent moon

Colour : Vermillion (orange with a red tint to it)

Blockage : Timid, Shy, Day Dreamer

Crystals : Moonstone, Agate, Carnelian

Oils : Orange Blossom

Tissue : Fat

Element : Water

Bija Mantra : Vam

Affirmation : I am open to the environment and flow easily with the changes that come into my life

Weakness : Holding on to old emotions, overwhelming desire for sexual pleasure

Meditation : 1. Deep ocean with midnight blue waves under the midnight sky, the tides represent the ebb and flow of awareness.

                      2. See yourself doing a breathing technique with long exhalations.

ASANA'S

Inverted postures, strong twists and strong folds, help with back problems and also menstrual problems, however, they should never be done during menstruation or headaches / migraines.

Surya Namaskra : Sun Salutations

Trikonasana : Triangle

Pavritta Trikonasana : Revolved Triangle

Bhujangasana : Cobra

Salabhasana : Locusts

Dhanurasana : Bow

Navasana : Boat

Tiryaka Bhujanasana : Twisting Cobra

Matsyasana : Fish

Janu Sirshasana : Head to Knee

Paschimottasana : Back Stretch Pose / Easy Forward Fold

Buddha Konasana : Cobbler

Savangasana : Shoulderstand

Sirasana : Headstand