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Svadhisthana (sacral chakra) May 2020

Svadhisthana (sacral chakra)

Features

  1. Mantra - VAM
  2. Mudra - Varun Mudra (thumb-pinky, fire-water)
  3. Element - water (apas)
  4. Physical representation - sacrum, genitals, reproductive organ
  5. Location - along the spine, above the Muladhara, above the pubic bone and below navel
  6. Human Traits - emotions, creativity, sexuality, and relationships
  7. Asana - hip openers (addha Konasana (butterfly, Bound Angle Pose), Upavistha Konasana (Seated Wide-Legged Forward Bend), Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle Pose), Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose), Malasana (Yogi Squat) )
  8. Form - lotus flower with 6 vermilion petals bearing the Sanskrit letters ba, bha, ma, ya, ra and la
  9. Statement - "My basic needs are met. I'm now intoxicated with sex, drugs and rock & roll. I am immersed in my pleasure center. I want respect, prestige and admiration."
  10. Blocked by - guilt (shit happens and you need to forgive yourself...then you can move on)

Characteristics
Svadhisthana Chakra is at the reproductory organ, represented by a vermilion-colored (red orange) lotus flower with six petals, bearing the Sanskrit letters ba, bha, ma, ya, ra, and la. The mantra is VAM. The water element is shown as a silver crescent. This is where instinct (lying dormant in the Muladhara) finds expression in day-to-day life. Sexual desires are pent-up here and it's difficult for the awakened Kundalini to go past this chakra (because sex is intoxicating). In pop-culture parlance, this is responsible for craving sex, drugs and rock & roll. Compared to the Muladhara which is survival, Svadisthana is already beyond survival and into pleasure - much like Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Most people are stuck here - make money, acquire power and influence, crave for status and prestige.

Benefits
When developed through pranayama, consciousness (caitanya) is attained (in this chakra). Good health pervades and the practitioner becomes disease-free, indefatigable and admirable (even from his enemies). Peace will reign and violence will disappear. He can walk through the jungle at night and no wild animal will harm him.

Svadhisthana (sacral chakra)
Svadhisthana (Sacral Chakra) for good health free from disease, co-existence with wild animals, stamina and admiration by others (guys wanna buy you beer and women want to sleep with you)

Advanced Asanas that Aid in Developing Svadhisthana Chakra

  1. Yoga Nidrasa - the life-force wind (prana vayu) is held at the Svadhisthana Chakra and the Brahmaguha Chakra, resulting in long life. Apana Vayu will be controlled.
  2. Buddhasana 1 and Buddhasana 2 - cleans the Svadhisthana, Anahata, Visuddhi and Brahmaguha Chakras and causes automatic cessation of the breath (kevala kumbhaka). This asana cures long-term persistent fever.
  3. Kapilasana - Maintains the Muladhara, Svadhisthana, Manipuraka, Anahata, and Visuddhi Chakras in the proper position (sthiti). It is a helpful guide to dharana and dhyana.

Svadisthana Chakra Siddhis

  1. sense of taste is greatly enhanced
  2. sharper intuition
  3. disease-free
  4. indefatigable
  5. admirable (even from his enemies), freedom from enemies, deep inner peace and charisma
  6. experience peace and violence will disappear
  7. walk through the jungle at night and no wild animal will harm him
  8. psychic powers, affinity with astral entities
  9. control of the senses resulting in creative ability, reflective nature, perfection of relationships, eloquence in speech, clarity in thinking
  10. the status of a lord among yogis
  11. being unafraid of water, walking on water (water element)
  12. sankalpa, ability to manifest desires

My Actual Practice

Pranayama/Bandha/Mudra with Svadisthana

I hold the Varun mudra while in padmasana. On the inhale, I do Shitali Pranayama and engage my mula bandha while visualizing the kundalini shakti rise up from the muladhara to the svadisthana chakra. I visualize the shape and color of the chakras - the clearer the pictures in my head, the better. At the end of the inhale, while still holding the mula bandha, I pull my tummy in for uddiyana bandha, transition my tongue from shitali to nabho mudra, tuck my chin towards my chest for jalandara mudra, and hold my breath into a puraka kumbhaka (breath-hold on the inhale). While in this position, I imagine a white light pervading into the svadisthana chakra and illuminating everything. I give gratitude for the siddhis, feeling that I already have them. Before I make the exhale, I release the chin, release my tongue, and relax my entire body. On the exhalation, I chant the mantra VAM as I completely let go of the body - but I remain in gyana mudra and in padmasana. I repeat this cycle for 20 minutes.

The first few months of the practise, you should feel heat and start perspiring (that's where I am now as of this writing, May 2020). After that phase, you should somehow feel the body tremble uncontrollably (I first had this experience in June 26, 2020 after doing the Wim Hof method).


Siddhi-activation Meditation with Svadisthana

In Padmasasa or Siddhasana, I begin my regular breathing to get settled - for a minute. In Varun mudra (thumb + pinky fingers), I inhale focusing prana converging on the Muladhara chakra (Kundalini ascension has to begin at Muladhara). I hold the inhale (no bandha) and imagine the Kundalini shakti awakening - the coiled serpent wakes up and straightens itself. White light illuminates from the serpent as it goes up the Sushumna nadi with its tail firmly anchored on the Muladhara chakra. When Kundalini reaches the Svadisthana chakra (imagine a lotus flower with six vermillion colored petals), I engage a very slight Mula bandha, slight Jalandhara bandha and Nabho mudra (just very mild because this is a meditation and not a bandha workout). The serpent stays in Svadisthana, awakening the dormant energies from their slumber. I chant VAM repeatedly in my head and heart, cultivating Bhavana (a feeling and thought). When I need to exhale, I let go of the Mula bandha and imagine Kundalini reverting back to the Muladhara chakra as I exhale to neutral (not empty). I pause before repeating the process. 10 minutes is fine, but an hour produces a different kind of after-feel.

I might devote the entire day just on Svadisthana. On the following day, I go up to Manipuraka - beginning from Muladhara, passing through svadisthana and staying at Manipuraka. This goes on until Kundalini reaches Sahasrara on the 7th day.


Full 1-hour Svadisthana Class

Svadhisthana Chakra: FULL CLASS
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  • Class introduction: Svadhisthana chakra (navel)
    <--#include virtual="/yoga_class/intro_svadhisthana.shtml" -->
    This class revolves on Svadhisthana Chakra. The mudra (Varun Mudra), mantra (VAM), asana (hip openers), pranayama (Kapalbhati) and everything else will revolve around the Svadhisthana.
  • VAM Chanting
    <--#include virtual="/yoga_class/chant_vam.shtml" -->
    Single-pointed focus on Svadhisthana Chakra (sacral)
    a) to start the class, 1 minute composure then 3 mins of VAM chanting - ujjayi breathing on the inhale focusing on the mudra, then VAM chanting on the exhale, shifting focus on the chakra
    b) to end the class, 1 minute composure then 3 rounds of VAM chanting - ujjayi breathing on the inhale focusing on the mudra, then VAM chanting on the exhale, shifting focus on the chakra
    • Svadhisthana Chakra: Full Lecture
  • Svadhisthana Chakra / VAM chanting
    <--#include virtual="/yoga_class/c_svadhisthana.shtml" -->
    Explaining Svadhisthana (sacral chakra) together with VAM mantra, including features and related topics:
    1. Statement - "My basic needs are met. I'm now intoxicated with sex, drugs and rock & roll. I am immersed in my pleasure center. I want respect, prestige and admiration."
    2. Who are these people? - any self-indulgent narcissist who has money
    3. Features

      1. represented in the physical body as the reproductory organ
      2. where instinct (lying dormant in the Muladhara) finds expression in day-to-day life
      3. sexual desires are pent-up here and it's difficult for the awakened Kundalini to go past this chakra (because sex is intoxicating)
      4. beyond survival and into self-indulgent pleasure
    4. Mantra - VAM
    5. Sitting Pose - Siddhasana
    6. Asanas - matsyasana (fish pose), hip openers (Butterfly, Seated Wide-Legged Forward Bend, Reclined Bound Angle Pose, Malasana)
    7. Pranayama - Kapalbhati
    8. Blockage - guilt (shit happens and you need to forgive yourself...then you can move on)
    9. Activation - chanting VAM on Varun mudra
    10. Element - water
    11. Mudra - varun mudra (index finger + thumb)
    12. Warning - most people are stuck here - make money, acquire power and influence, crave for status and prestige
    13. Body / Physical - genitals
    14. Location - sex organs
    15. Form / Color - lotus flower with 6 vermilion (red orange) petals
    16. Enhanced Human Qualities

      1. reflective nature (santosha)
      2. perfection of relationships
      3. clarity in thinking
      4. eloquence in speech
      5. being unafraid of water
      6. you don't get sick
      7. you don't get tired
      8. charismatic and admirable (even from enemies)
      9. freedom from enemies and violence will disappear
      10. experience deep inner peace
      11. control of the senses resulting in creative ability
    17. Super Human Qualities (Siddhis)

      1. wild animals will not harm you
      2. psychic powers
      3. affinity with astral entities
      4. ability to manifest desires
    18. Svadhisthana perspective vs other chakras

      1. Muladhara: "I need food clothing and shelter to survive"
      2. Svadhisthana: "I pleasure myself with sex, drugs and rock & roll"
      3. Manipuraka: "Let me move and shake the world. This is my oyster"
      4. Anahata: "There is more to life than material wealth or prestige. Now, I have love and compassion."
      5. Visuddhi: "Instead of fighting with life, I begin to flow with the current of life. I perform at a high level of competence. People naturally move towards me because I can do things beyond their abilities and I understand things beyond their comprehension."
      6. Ajna: "My intuition is accurate. I have psychic abilities. I see things without the cobwebs and clutter. I see the world in black and white with a very minimal shade of gray (uncertainty, doubt, indecision). Nothing can touch me, nothing can disturb me. But experientially, I still do not feel the spontaneous ecstasy of life."
      7. Sahasrara: "I spontaneously experience the ecstacy of life for no reason. I am the convergence of energy and consciousness. I merge with the universe and God."

    • MUDRA: VARUN (Svadhisthana Chakra)

    Varun Mudra

    Varun Mudra

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    Finger Position: thumb and little finger touch (concentrate on this point), 3 other fingers are together, straightened, then relaxed
    Chakra: Svadisthana chakra
    Affected Body Part: sexual organs, sacrum (1st and 2nd sacral vertebrae)
    Mantra: VAM
    Hand Level: shoulder
    Activated Elements: fire and water
    Benefits: water retention, improving skin conditions, detoxification, retaining youth, blood disorders and Gastroenteritis

    ASANA

  • Hang
    <--#include virtual="/yoga_class/hang2.shtml" -->
    Timed 3 rounds with twists and full fascia stretching (interspersed with stretching while fingers recover) and compare over time
  • Stretching
    <--#include virtual="/yoga_class/stretching2.shtml" -->
    Basic stretching to neck, shoulders, chest, back, side bends, pelvic roll, thigh stretch, knee roll, calf stretch
  • Surya namaskar A & B
    <--#include virtual="/yoga_class/surya2.shtml" -->
    3 rounds of Surya Namaskar A, 3 rounds of Surya Namaskar B
    • Asana: ABS + Wim Hof Breathing
  • ABS| Wim Hof
    <--#include virtual="/yoga_class/a_abs_wim.shtml" -->
      Facing Up
    1. reverse plank
    2. Russian twist
    3. leg raise
    4. crunch
    5. boat
    6. hip raise
    7. seated in&out
    8. bicycle
    9. flutter kicks

      10. Facing Down
    10. high/dolphin plank
    11. hamsasana
    12. mayurasana
    13. slide the mat

      14. Facing Side
    14. side plank
    15. side hip raise/lower
    16. oblique crunches

      17. Arm Balancing
    17. lolasana
    18. crane
    19. L-sit

      20. Back Muscles
    20. superman F, S, B
    21. half-forwardbend to standing


    • Asana: ChatGPT Svadhisthana
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    These practices focus on opening the hips, stimulating the pelvic region, and encouraging the flow of energy to the second chakra.

  • Baddha Konasana (butterfly, Bound Angle Pose) - Sit with your legs bent, and bring the soles of your feet together. Hold your feet with your hands and let your knees fall gently toward the ground.
    Baddha Konasana
    Baddha Konasana opens the hips and stimulates the pelvic region, encouraging emotional release and creativity

  • Upavistha Konasana (Seated Wide-Legged Forward Bend) - Sit with your legs extended wide apart. Inhale, lengthen the spine, and exhale as you bend forward from the hips, bringing your torso toward the ground..
    Upavistha Konasana
    Upavistha Konasana stretches the inner thighs and pelvis, enhancing energy flow to the sacral area

  • Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle Pose) - Lie on your back, bring the soles of your feet together, and let your knees open out to the sides. Place your hands on your belly or by your sides.
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    Supta Baddha Konasana relaxes the pelvic area and gently opens the hips, promoting a sense of emotional release and balance

  • Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) - Lie face-down, place your hands under your shoulders, and gently lift your upper body while keeping your hips and legs grounded.
    Bhujangasana
    Bhujangasana Stimulates the lower abdomen and activates the sacral energy center

  • Malasana (Yogi Squat) - Squat with your feet slightly turned out. Press your elbows against the inner knees and bring your palms together in a prayer position.
    Malasana
    Malasana Opens the hips and pelvic floor, stimulating energy flow in the Svadhisthana region

    • ADDHITTANA

  • high plank

    • PRANAYAMA

  • Pranayama/Breathing: Wim Hof
    /yoga_class/p_wim3rnd.shtml
    1st 1:00, exhale hold/relax, inhale hold/relax
    2nd 1:15, exhale hold/relax, inhale hold/tri-bandha/fire , exhale tummo
    3rd 1:30, inhale hold/tri-bandha/fire, exhale tummo

    • MEDITATION

  • Meditation: Anapana
    <--#include virtual="/yoga_class/m_anapana.shtml" -->
    No more yogic breathing, just normal breath. Observing the habit pattern of the breath. Is it slow? steady? deep? long? thin? Is it full? half-empty? is the out-breath warmer? Just oberve without changing anything. Observe with no reaction.

    • CHANTING: VAM

  • VAM Chanting
    <--#include virtual="/yoga_class/chant_vam.shtml" -->
    Single-pointed focus on Svadhisthana Chakra (sacral)
    a) to start the class, 1 minute composure then 3 mins of VAM chanting - ujjayi breathing on the inhale focusing on the mudra, then VAM chanting on the exhale, shifting focus on the chakra
    b) to end the class, 1 minute composure then 3 rounds of VAM chanting - ujjayi breathing on the inhale focusing on the mudra, then VAM chanting on the exhale, shifting focus on the chakra

    • END OF FULL CLASS


    Ending Thoughts
    I remember during my younger years, shortly after graduating university, and pursuing a promising career, I was deep into my Svadisthana Chakra (the plesures of life, narcissism, sex, rock & roll, but no drugs). With a good paying job, a modeling sideline, money, car, tv commercial airing nightly and my own apartment, it was a very good life of freedom, girls and glamour. I didn't have to sneak my girlfriend into my Dad's house anymore. Getting laid was the order of the day. There would never be an episode where I was not with a girlfriend. I even obsessed on a Lamborghini. It was all good while it lasted. But all that is history now. I'm happy with the meager loose change in my pocket, content that I have a roof over my head even if I am technically homeless. With no property but a wealth of life experience as I travel the open road, I can equally say that now is also a very good life.

    --- Gigit (TheLoneRider)
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    Blogs about Svadhisthana Chakra

    1. Yoga Upanishad: Svadisthana Chakra December 12, 2023
    2. Svadhisthana (sacral chakra) May 2020

    Svadisthana Tuning and Balancing at 432hz by Taos Winds Spirit Music


    Svadisthana Chakra Meditation Chant [Seed Mantra VAM Chants]


    Sources:

    1. Yoga Makaranda 1 by Tirumalai Krishnamacharya
    2. Yoga Makaranda II by Tirumalai Krishnamacharya
    3. Yoga and Kriya: A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques ??? by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
    4. Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

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