- Pronunciation: Swa-dhis-tha-na
- Meaning: The term “Svadhisthana” translates to “one’s own abode” or “dwelling place of the self” in Sanskrit.
- Category: Yoga and Chakra System.
- Location: Positioned in the lower abdomen, about two inches below the navel and an inch inward.
- Associated Element: Water, symbolizing fluidity, adaptability, and emotion.
- Color: Orange, representing vitality, creativity, and sensuality.
- Mantra: Vam – The seed sound associated with this chakra, used in meditative practices.
- Symbol: A six-petaled lotus, often depicted with a crescent moon within it.
- Function:
- Governs creativity, passion, pleasure, and emotional well-being.
- Linked to the reproductive organs and kidneys, symbolizing the flow of life energy and sexual vitality.
- Signs of Imbalance:
- Overactive: Excessive emotions, addiction, or hypersexuality.
- Underactive: Emotional numbness, lack of creativity, or low libido.
- Balancing Practices:
