Aaaaaahhhhh the ever lustful, honorably honest and radically misunderstood second chakra. After reading this little post, I hope you never look at lower back pain the same way.
The pelvis is a wildly dynamic area of the body. Anatomically the home of sexual function and gestation, the entire human race is a result of the pelvis’ miraculous physical abilities. From an energy perspective, my chakra guru calls the second chakra, “The Juicy Chakra” and describes its bright orange spin (remember, chakras are wheels that spin) as dependent on our capacity for passion, happiness and emotions .
I could go on and on about these three aspects (coming soon) but let’s answer this question first: What did your parents tell you about passion, happiness and emotions? If you were lucky, you were encouraged to “work hard” for the second one, and really lucky if you heard something about the first. The further back you look in your family tree, the more deafening the silence becomes. Our passions, happiness and feelings have been oppressed for a long, long time.
I actually believe that most of the world’s problems can be traced to a severe disconnect and fear of this chakra … but that is a whole other adorable post.
Next time your lower back flares up (or any of the other many ways our pelvis can fall ill), do your best to recognize which of your emotions need some lovin’. Shelve your desire to be rational, and revel in your primal and mega-informative grief and frustration. I know it doesn’t necessarily feel good and it’s even terrifying for some of us, but it absolutely is good and key to a health filled life. Enlist whoever you need in order to be with this part of yourself (therapist, healer, great friend.) Emotions LOVE Vitamin See.
More greatness to come about this chakra AND I highly recommend this CD: The Seven Primary Chakras: Balance Your Human Energy System, by Marie Manucherhi for anyone who desires a clear and feminine take on our chakra system.