SOLAR PLEXUS MALA

This Solar Plexus Chakra Mala is made with 106 Sandalwood counting beads + 2 Yellow Fire Agate counting beads, cedar wood Buddha guru bead, thick yellow silky cord, handmade yellow cotton tassel, traditional hand-knotting between each counting bead, and infused with Reiki healing energy. 

All of the materials in this Mala are to help balance and support the solar plexus chakra. This Mala (and others) can be found for purchase in the Mala Shop at www.andrearow.com.

WEEKLY MALA MEDITATION - SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA

This is week #3 of 7 of the Chakra System, and this one is all about the Solar Plexus Chakra!

SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA
Name: Manipura
Color: Yellow
Mantra: Ram
Element: Fire
Location: Center of lower rib age
Stones/Crystals: Yellow Fire Agate, Citrine

The third of the seven chakras is associated with our self esteem, temperament, and confidence. Think of it in terms of solar energy, like you have a piece of the sun inside of you and its energy radiates from your solar plexus out into the rest of your body. It is also the area where we hold our stress which can affect our digestion. When this chakra is out of balance, you might feel short-tempered, have a poor appetite or digestion, feel anxious, or a need to control everyone and everything around you. When this chakra is in balance, you have self-control and are comfortable with the fact that you are only in control of yourself, you feel at peace with life, and have good self-esteem.

Ways to support your solar plexus chakra: spend time in the sunshine; eat something spicy; wear yellow or gold clothing/jewelry; eat foods of the same color; wear or hold a healing stone/crystal associated with this chakra; use affirmations like the ones in this post. 

HOW TO USE YOUR MALA:
Starting next to the guru bead, move your fingers from one counting bead to the next as you say the affirmations in the photo. Once you’ve returned to the guru bead, you have completed a full meditation!

July 8, 2021

Right in line with this week’s theme: The Sacral Chakra… I’ve been feeling ALL the feelings lately and feeling quite uncomfortable with them, until I reminded myself that I’ve come a long way to allow this process to happen, as uncomfortable as it is, without attempting to numb myself with a drink, with disassociation, with shopping, or some other distraction. To allow the feelings to be whatever they are and flow with them instead of against them. To recognize what they are trying to tell me: 

• Take one thing at a time.
• I don’t have to solve all the problems at once.
• Acknowledge that grief is still present with the approaching dates of this month.
• Solo parenting will always be challenging (and rewarding).
• Flares are only temporary.
• And finally, that some deep breaths can help quickly regulate my nervous system. 

Getting comfortable with feeling uncomfortable allows us to grow. Growth is not always the clean and pretty process like portrayed by some. It’s messy and uncomfortable and sometimes pretty painful. And it’s okay to allow yourself to feel it all.

What is your discomfort trying to tell you?

Sacral Chakra Mala

 

This Sacral Chakra Mala is made with 106 Sandalwood counting beads + 2 Tiger Eye counting beads, cedar wood Buddha guru bead, thick orange silky cord, handmade orange cotton tassel, traditional hand-knotting between each counting bead, and infused with Reiki healing energy. 

All of the materials in this Mala are to help balance and support the sacral chakra. This Mala (and others) can be found for purchase in the Mala Shop on www.andrearow.com.

WEEKLY MALA MEDITATION - THE SACRAL CHAKRA

Last week I introduced the Chakra system, and our healing affirmations were focused on the Root Chakra. This week is all about the Sacral Chakra!

THE SACRAL CHAKRA
Name: Svadisthana
Color: Orange
Mantra: Vam
Element: Water
Location: Below the navel
Stones/Crystals: Orange Carnelian, Tiger Eye

The second of the seven chakras is associated with our creativity and sexual energy. It’s association with water relates to fluidity, freedom of expression, and flow of emotion. It represents our ability to find joy in life, express ourselves fully, and the giving and receiving of unconditional love. When this chakra is out of balance, you might be hyper focused on pleasure, unwilling to witness yourself with honesty, overindulge, or be dependent on others for your needs. When this chakra is in balance, you feel free to be creative and expressive, loved, and emotionally level. 

Ways to support your sacral chakra: dancing and singing; spending time near the water such as oceans, rivers, or lakes; journaling; doing something playful; wearing orange clothing; eating foods of the same color; wearing or holding a healing stone/crystal associated with the sacral chakra; use affirmations like the ones in this post. 

This Sacral Chakra Mala is made with sandalwood counting beads, Tiger Eye counting beads, cedar wood Buddha guru bead, silky red cord, and red cotton tassel. 

HOW TO USE YOUR MALA:
Starting next to the guru bead, move your fingers from one counting bead to the next as you say the affirmations in the photo. Once you’ve returned to the guru bead, you have completed a full meditation!

You see what you seek...

The more you look for the good in your life and in the world, the more you will find!

You are worthy happiness and love. Give yourself permission to feel it- it’s medicine for mind, body and spirit!

WEEKLY MALA MEDITATION - THE ROOT CHAKRA

THE ROOT CHAKRA

Name: Muladhara
Color: Red
Mantra: Lam
Element: Earth
Location: Base of the spine
Stones/Crystals: Garnet, Black Tourmaline, Jasper, Obsidian, Onyx

The first of the seven chakras located at the base of the spine opens downward connecting the energy body with the earth. It represents our foundation/roots, and symbolizes fundamental issues like shelter, safety, security, water, food, and family. When this chakra is out of balance, you might be arrogant, greedy, or disconnected from others, yourself, or life in general. When this chakra is in balance, you feel secure, safe, stable, and have a certain amount of reverence for the earth and all it provides for us. 

Ways to support your root chakra: engaging in grounding activities such as walking barefoot outside or using visualization techniques that help you to connect with the earth’s energy; wearing red and eating foods of the same color; wearing or holding a healing stone/crystal associated with the root chakra; using grounding affirmations like the ones in this post.

This Root Chakra Mala is made with sandalwood counting beads, lava stone counting beads, cedar wood Buddha guru bead, silky red cord, and red cotton tassel.

HOW TO USE YOUR MALA:
Starting next to the guru bead, move your fingers from one counting bead to the next as you say the affirmations in the photo. Once you’ve returned to the guru bead, you have completed a full meditation!