"One's own Abode" - Svadisthana, The Sacral Chakra
The name Swadhisthana is derived from Swa (one's own) and Adhisthana (the place of residence). This chakra is nestled in the region of the lower belly; the colour associated with it is orange and the element is water. It governs all things fluid in the body such as tears, circulation, menstrual cycle etc. The associated sense is taste. Having met our survival needs and established stability, strength and security at the Root Chakra, we turn our attention toward pleasure at th
