the sacral chakra.

think of chakras as the major centers of energy within your body. the belief around chakras is that all seven chakras should be open to promote harmony and balance in your system. the concept of a blocked chakra is that if one of your primary energy centers in your body is blocked, then the whole system is off-balance and the chakra needs to be cleared.

the sacral chakra, the second chakra.

COLOR: orange.
CRYSTALS: carnelian, tiger's eye, orange calcite.

the sacral chakra is located two inches below your belly button. it represents how you deal with emotions -- both your own and those of others. when this chakra is open, you feel in tune with your sexuality, connected to creativity and pleasure. this chakra may be blocked if you're experiencing pelvic pain, sexual blocks, or difficulty in your intimate relationships.

to unblock your sacral chakra, practice mediating in silence for long periods of time to reconnect with yourself.