Second Chakra

The second chakra is often referred to as the sacral chakra. It is located two inches below the navel and is rooted toward the spine.  This center holds the basic needs for sexuality, creativity and self-worth. This chakra is also about friendliness, creativity, and emotions. It governs people s sense of self-worth, their confidence in their own creativity and their ability to relate to others in an open and friendly way. It is influenced by how emotions were expressed or repressed in the family during childhood.
 
Proper balance in this chakra means the ability to flow with emotions freely and to feel and reach out to others sexually or not. If this chakra is blocked a person may feel emotionally explosive, manipulative, obsessed with thoughts of sex or may lack energy. Physical problems may include, kidney weakness, stiff lower back, constipation, and muscle spasms.
 
Body parts include sexual organs (women), kidneys, bladder, and large intestine. The main color used with this chakra is orange.