How to Harness the Healing Power of Our Sacral Chakra through Menopause

Understanding our Sacral Chakra

The sacral chakra is the second of the seven primary chakras in our body. Located in the lower abdomen, just below the navel, it is associated with the element of water, symbolising flow, adaptability, and emotion. The sacral chakra governs creativity, sexuality, pleasure, and emotional well-being. It’s the energy centre allowing us to experience joy, connect with others on an intimate level, and express ourselves artistically.

When the sacral chakra is balanced, we feel passionate, inspired, and emotionally stable. Our relationships flourish, and we enjoy the pleasures of life without guilt or shame. However, when this chakra is blocked or imbalanced, we can feel emotional turmoil, creative blocks, and experience sexual or intimacy issues.

The Region and Organs governed by our Sacral Chakra

Physically, the sacral chakra governs our reproductive organs, kidneys, bladder, and gut. It is intimately connected to our menstrual cycle, fertility, and sexual health as well as influencing our body's fluid regulation, including blood circulation, lymphatic flow, and the distribution of our hormones. I am sure you can see already how menopause can create imbalances in our sacral chakra, making us feel out of sorts?

When our sacral chakra becomes imbalanced, we may experience physical ailments such as menstrual problems, urinary tract infections, lower back pain, and issues with the kidneys and bladder. Emotionally, we may feel fear, guilt, shame, and a lack of creativity or motivation.

Sacral Chakra Blockages

Blockages in our sacral chakra can occur for a myriad of reasons - emotional trauma, negative relationships, stress, etc. A blocked sacral chakra can disrupt the flow of energy in our body, leading to a range of emotional and physical issues.

• Emotionally: Anxiety, depression, and mood swings may arise. You may feel like you’re disconnected from your emotions or overwhelmed by them.
• Creatively: You may lack inspiration, motivation, or feel unable to express yourself creatively affecting your problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to find joy in everyday activities.
• Sexually: Low libido, sexual frustration, or an inability to experience pleasure are common signs of a blocked sacral chakra. This can affect your intimate relationships and your self-esteem.
• Physically: Fertility issues, lower back pain, and urinary tract infections.

The Impact of Menopause on our Sacral Chakra

Menopause is a significant life transition marking the end of our fertility, characterised by a decline in hormone levels, particularly oestrogen and progesterone, which can have a profound impact on our body and mind. The sacral chakra, being closely linked to our reproductive organs and our hormonal system, is particularly vulnerable during this time.

As we enter menopause, our sacral chakra may become imbalanced due to the hormonal fluctuations that occur. This can manifest in several ways:

• Emotional Imbalance: Hormonal changes we experience during menopause can lead to mood swings, irritability, and a heightened sense of emotional sensitivity – ever found yourself crying for no apparent reason?
• Sexuality and Intimacy: Menopause often brings changes in our sexual desire, which can affect our sense of femininity and intimacy. The sacral chakra’s energy may be disrupted, leading to feelings of sexual disconnection or frustration.
• Creative Energy: The decline in our reproductive hormones can also influence our creative energy. Some of us may feel a loss of inspiration or motivation, while others might experience a resurgence of creativity as we redefine our sense of self during this new phase of life. Every experience is unique, and we may find that our experience varies greatly to that of our friends.

Healing our Sacral Chakra During Menopause

Maintaining a balanced sacral chakra as we go through menopause is essential for our emotional stability, creativity, and our overall well-being. Fortunately, there are several practices we can follow to restore and enhance the energy flow in this chakra.

• ?Guided Meditation and Visualization: Meditation is a powerful tool for healing our sacral chakra. Guided meditation and visualization can help you connect with the sacral chakra's energy, clear any blockages, and restore balance.
• Yoga and Physical Movement: Physical movement is another effective way to stimulate our sacral chakra and promote energy flow. Yoga offers specific poses that target the hips, lower abdomen, and pelvis, where the sacral chakra resides, such as butterfly, goddess, pigeon, and bridge poses which all open the pelvis and stimulate the lower abdomen, enhancing the flow of sacral energy. Engaging in these yoga poses regularly can help to release tension in the sacral chakra region, promote flexibility, and encourage the free flow of energy.
• Creative Expression: The sacral chakra is the centre of our creativity, making artistic expression a powerful tool for healing and balancing this energy. Engaging in creative activities allows you to tap into your sacral energy, release pent-up emotions, and explore your inner world. Activities such as painting, drawing, sculpting, writing and journaling, dancing, playing music and singing can also activate the sacral chakra. Incorporating creative expression into our daily routine can help to keep our sacral chakra balanced, especially during the emotional shifts of menopause. All of these activities will also have excellent benefits on our brain and cognitive function, alleviating the impacts of brain fog at menopause.
• Aromatherapy and Essential Oils: A holistic healing practice using essential oils to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Certain essential oils have properties that align with the sacral chakra, helping to balance and restore its energy. Essential oils that are particularly beneficial for the sacral chakra include sweet orange, ylang-ylang, sandalwood, and patchouli. Aromatherapy can be a soothing and effective way to support our sacral chakra, especially during the emotional and physical changes of menopause.
• Crystal Healing: Crystals are believed to have unique vibrational energies that can influence the energy centres in our bodies. Using crystals that resonate with the sacral chakra can help us to clear blockages, restore balance, and enhance the flow of energy. Crystals that are particularly beneficial for the sacral chakra include carnelian, orange calcite, tiger's eye, and moonstone. Crystal healing can be a powerful complement to other sacral chakra practices, helping to enhance the overall healing process.

Embracing the Transformative Journey of our Menopause

Menopause is a time of profound transformation, both physically and emotionally for us all. It is a time to take stock, look after ourselves and embrace the opportunities it holds for us. As we navigate this journey, it’s important to nurture our sacral chakra and support its energy flow. By doing so, we can embrace the changes with grace.

More Help

If you are interested to learn more about the sacral chakra and how to tap into its healing power to improve your menopause journey, and beyond, then you are in luck! On Tuesday 24th September, 19.30-21.00 on Zoom we are holding the fourth webinar in our Seasons of Wisdom series, where we will be delving into the power of the sacral chakra. We’ll teach you all about this most feminine of chakras, how to look after it and most of all how to take advantage of its healing power. We’ll take you on a journey teaching you how to recognise when this chakra is imbalanced and give you practical tips on how to use meditation, yoga, essential oils and crystals to support your sacral chakra.? At the same time, we will be calling on the divine natural energies through the Autumnal Equinox which falls on the same day. This will be a powerful session that you won’t want to miss. To book your place go to

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/967967937157?aff=oddtdtcreator