Top 5 Sacral Chakra Mantras to Boost Emotional Wellness
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The chakra system is an Indian understanding of the energy centres within the body. Much has been spoken about these chakras within Hindu and Buddhist philosophies and they show us ways to open and balance our chakras to a healthy and fruitful life.
In this article, we will focus on the sacral chakra, also known as the Svadhisthana, which is located in the lower abdomen just below the navel. The sacral chakra is known to impact our sex drive, creativity, and adaptability and the organs around the lower abdomen area. This particular article will focus on sacral chakra mantras, and before we delve into this topic, it is important to define the word mantra.
A mantra is a sound, word, or phrase that is chanted or repeated while meditating to induce a focal point and attain a divine understanding of the self. “Man” stands for the mind, and “tra” means tool. It is through the mantra that we gain control over the mind.
What are Sacral Chakra mantras?
Sacral Chakra mantras are chants or sound vibrations that help us focus on the intention of opening the sacral chakra and attaining a sense of focus towards our goal. These mantras help align our energy centres and promote our well-being. Sacral chakra mantras help with our creativity, libido and adaptability.
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How Mantras Help the Sacral Chakra?
Sacral chakra mantras are mainly sound vibrations that activate the chakra and balance the energy. This results in an increase in sexual energy, emotional stability, creativity, adaptability and sensuality. “Vam” is the consonant that resonates in the sacral chakra. Mantras impacting the sacral chakra work in the following ways:
- Emotional instability arising out of fear, guilt, and shame can be resolved by clearing chakra blockages through mantra recitation and meditation.
- The mantra works as a focus point to build our concentration in achieving our goals.
- The mantra regulates the flow of energy through the sacral chakra and balances the chakra to induce many benefits.
Top 5 Sacral Chakra Mantras for Emotional Wellness
1. “Vam”
Explanation:
Also known as the bija (seed) mantra, “Vam” is the vibration that is directly associated with the Svadhisthana and harmonizes the energy centre when chanted regularly.
How to Use:
Sit in a cross-legged pose and keep your back straight, focus on the colour orange (which is the colour associated with the svadhisthana) and begin chanting “Vam”. keep chanting until you reach a state of meditative bliss.
2. “Om Namah Shivaya”
Explanation:
This is a very powerful mantra that invokes the Lord Shiva and releases emotional imbalances in our lives.
How to Use:
This mantra can be chanted at any time of the day even while experiencing emotional trauma or imbalances. The best time to chant this mantra is during meditation of yoga practice.
3. “Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu”
Explanation:
This mantra is for universal peace. it helps break the ego and enhances the visage of the self. it helps understand people and build empathy and compassion. It also builds our confidence and love for creation.
How to Use:
this mantra works very well in building our emotional stability especially whilst dealing with our relationships and intimacy. it works best whilst focusing on our emotional stability during meditation.
4. “Soham”
Explanation:
the meaning of Soham is “I am that” and the mantra builds self-awareness, confidence and our sense of adaptability.
How to Use:
This mantra works as a breathing exercise as you synchronize your breathing with the mantra. Sit in a meditative posture and with every inhalation you chant “So” and with every exhalation you chant “Ham”. this will calm your mind and bring peace to the sacral chakra.
5. “Om Shanti Shanti Shaanti”
Explanation:
This is a mantra for inner peace and stability. It is the calm and composed mind that attains peace and evades the sufferings of life.
How to Use:
This is a chant that usually concludes a prayer or meditation session to build and extend the feeling of bliss. It helps to calm the mind and attain a sense of emotional balance through the alignment of the sacral chakra.
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Tips for Effective Mantra Meditation
- Discern the problems and symptoms of an unbalanced chakra before diving into manta meditation.
- Setting an intention is a great way to build a focus point.
- make sure you choose a comfortable posture to avoid any sort of discomfort that could disrupt your concentration.
- Focus on your breathing to oxygenate your body and build your concentration.
- Choose a mantra that aligns with your intention.
- Manifest the changes you want to incur.
- Be consistent with your practice.
- Be patient as results are an eventuality to any work put in.
FAQs About Sacral Chakra Mantras
Q1. Which mantra is most commonly used for the Sacral Chakra?
The mantra “Vam” is a sound vibration that is directly associated with the Svadhisthana.
Q2. How do mantras affect the Sacral Chakra?
Mantras influence the sacral chakra by using vibrational frequencies to dissolve blockages, boost creative energy, and restore emotional equilibrium, thereby balancing the chakra’s energy flow.
Q3. How often should I chant Sacral Chakra mantras?
Chanting these mantras should become a daily practice. Chanting for 5 to 10 mins a day is great or if you want to build your focus even more, chanting it 108 times can be extremely beneficial. (This is because 108 is a cosmic number and aligns with the universe)
Q4. Can I use affirmations as Sacral Chakra mantras?
Yes, Affirmations can be used as Sacral Chakra Mantras.
Q5. Do I need to be in a specific position when chanting mantras?
Ideally, a sitting position would work best like a cross-legged position, where you can keep your back straight. this will enhance the flow of energy within the body. You can also chant while walking or lying down is Shavasana.
Conclusion
On a concluding note, the use of mantras is a practical approach to building focus and regulating the energy within our bodies. It is important to make this a regular practice at the beginning and end of every yoga or meditation session to balance out the Svadhisthana and attain inner peace, build your creativity, attain emotional stability, and improve your sense of intimacy and adaptability.
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