The Navel Chakra
When developed and open this Chakra represents the true will of an individual. Embracing all elements of life without judgment, commentary, and choice is the primary characteristic of this balanced Chakra. The element fire is associated with the Sacral Chakra relating to the fuel of personal power that provides the energy of confidence in one's responses to the environment. This is the essence of true faith.
When your Navel Chakra is open and balanced:
You are outgoing, cheerful, have a deep self-respect, and respect others. You have a strong sense of personal power, you are skilful, intelligent, relaxed, and spontaneous. You are expressive, take on new challenges, and enjoy physical activities.
When your Navel Chakra is open but unbalanced:
You tend to be judgmental, a workaholic, a perfectionist, and perhaps overly intellectual. You may need drugs to relax, you are sexually inhibited, and it is difficult for you to show emotional warmth.
When your Navel Chakra is closed:
You tend to be depressed, lack confidence, and worry about what others think. You are confused and afraid of being alone. You are insecure in your sexual energy. You need constant reassurance and you may be jealous and distrustful.
Development of the Navel Chakra:
Tantra practice and the study and practice of Reiki is prescriptive for general Chakra balancing and development. Specific development for the Navel Chakra would include any practice that involves gratitude and embracing the present moment circumstances of your life. Stop complaining and seeing yourself as a victim of your life experience.
Usually when the subject of gratitude is raised people tend to bring up those things that they are grateful for. The rarely bring up the death of a loved one or pet, or an IRS audit, or a vehicle malfunction, or issues with relationship. Carolyn Myss once stated emphatically, "Anyone can be grateful for a feast!"
When we can exercise gratitude for the "undesirable" events in our lives, and accept the reality that everything that occurs is profitable for our growth and evolution, then we effectively develop this Navel Chakra.
- Our Sponsors: Seattle Bamboo • Bellevue Bamboo • Seattle Event Planners • Cirque du Trois