Kidneys

2nd Chakra The Sanskrit name for the 2nd chakra is "Svadhisthana." This word means "dwelling place of the Self." The 2nd chakra is located in the lower abdomen, about an inch below the navel. The 2nd chakra is associated with creativity and procreation. It also governs emotional and sensual aspects of our lives. The emotion associated with the 2nd chakra is passion. If you grew up in an environment where emotions were repressed or denied, this chakra may be deficient. Some signs of deficiency are fear of pleasure, being out of touch with one's feelings and resistance to change. Signs of an excessive 2nd chakra may be overly emotional behavior, sexual addiction or poor boundaries. Excessiveness can be caused by living in an environment where there is a constant need for pleasurable stimulation, such as entertaining or partying. Frequent emotional drama can cause excessiveness also. The organs/glands/parts of the body associated with this chakra are: Reproductive organs All liquids in the body - the circulation of blood, urine, menstruation, tears Hips, sacrum, low back Kidneys The element for the 2nd chakra is water, thus the association with the liquids of the body. Water flows, moves and changes. A balanced 2nd chakra allows us to do that also. The color for the 2nd chakra is orange. Orange is a very stimulating color because of its vibrational energy. The sense for the 2nd chakra is taste, especially a sweet taste. The foods for the 2nd chakra are orange foods, sweet foods and liquids. In yoga, backward and forward bends and squatting strengthen the 2nd chakra.

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