The sacral chakra, also called the second chakra, is found just beneath the belly button. Modern systems associate this point with the color orange, and it functions as your subtle center of emotions.

There is another chakra very close to this one, and often martial artists refer to the area as the “one point”. Many argue that one point is a frame of mind, and to relate it to an exact physical location is a misnomer.

The point is (no pun intended) that the sacral area is the focus of much subtle energy technology. If you relax your body and put your awareness in the area just below your belly button you will most likely begin to feel the sacral chakra as a warm point of energy.

Joy, inspiration, and creativity are said to be at their strongest when the sacral chakra is flowing freely. Meditation and breathing exercises that empower this chakra often leave you feeling exhilerated on an emotional level.

The sacral chakra is aligned with the water element, indicating flexibility and flow. A good, informal way to experience and strengthen this chakra is any form of stretching that works the hips and inner thighs, especially in low stances and postures. Perhaps even more important than the physical specifics is the mindset of flexibility and going with whatever comes.

Mental and emotional flexibility are extremely important to total wellbeing, and the practice of these will lead you to an initial understanding of your second chakra.

Each major chakra has a color associated with it. The minor chakras may also have colors but I can’t say for sure because I don’t know.

It’s also worth pointing out that traditionalists and modernists have different opinions on the exact colors for the seven major chakras. This is perfectly fine, because true spiritual disciplines recognize the paradox of life:

It is entirely possible for two different realities to occupy the same space and time.

So don’t get hung up on descrepancies you might find while studying the chakra system. Just have fun and empower yourself.

Some healers I have spoken with even say you should let colors come to you intuitively and not worry about any color charts. This too makes a lot of sense.

But for purposes of this article, here is the color system I learned and still use with my chakra meditations:

Base Chakra - Red

Sacral Chakra - Orange

Solar Plexus Chakra - Yellow

Heart Chakra - Green

Throat Chakra - Blue

Third Eye Chakra - Indigo (think of a mixture of blue and purple)

Crown Charka - Purple

Note that different writings and teachers assign different values to each color; i.e. deep red, brilliant yellow, grass green, etc.

But you just need a basic color chart to start working. When you are visualizing your chakras or doing specific breathing/yoga exercises, visualize your body being filled with the appropriately colored energy; some students also imagine their breath is the given color and watch it come in and out with their meditation.

As with any subtle energy channeling, the way you respond to this will be an individual experience. And of course to learn more about the chakras visit our complete chakra system Website.