Creating a Sacred Morning Routine with Shamanic Energy Practices

Have you ever felt the need to start your day with a deeper sense of harmony, connection, and creativity? Mornings offer a unique opportunity to set the tone for your day and establish sacred practices that align your mind, body, and spirit. Through shamanic energy medicine, we can create intentional routines that harmonize our energy and awaken our full potential. Today, we’ll focus on the sacral chakra—a center of creativity, emotional well-being, and sensuality—and explore how to nourish it with a simple yet powerful morning practice.

Why Morning Practices Are Sacred

Mornings are a liminal space between rest and action, a time to set intentions before the world’s busyness takes over. By dedicating even 15 minutes to aligning with your higher self, you can move through the day with grace, purpose, and joy. Shamanic energy practices allow us to connect with our inner energy centers, or chakras and auric field, to create harmony and flow in our lives.

Let’s explore what a practice might look like around strengthening the sacral charka, for times you are feeling shame, guilt, loneliness, isolation or lack of inspiration. This may be physically showing up as lower abdominal pain, and lower back aches. Remember, you don’t need to incorporate every recommendation below, but take one thing and build on it how it integrates best in your life to make you feel motivated and inspired.

The Sacral Chakra: Your Center of Creativity and Emotional Flow

The sacral chakra, located just below the navel and above the pelvic floor, governs your creativity, emotional well-being, and sensuality. It’s also deeply connected to the reproductive organs, bladder, kidneys, and adrenal glands. When this chakra is in harmony, you feel inspired, connected, and curious about life. You’re able to nurture healthy relationships, embrace pleasure, and approach life with creativity and playfulness.

But when the sacral chakra is out of alignment, you might experience emotional challenges like guilt, shame, loneliness, or lack of inspiration. Physically, this imbalance may show up as lower back pain, fertility issues, or abdominal discomfort. That’s why grounding and harmonizing this energy center is so vital, and mornings are the perfect time to start.

Living in the Flow

Think of the moments when you lose track of time doing something you love—whether it’s painting, gardening, cooking, or even organizing. When you step into that flow, you’re connecting with the timeless energy of your Sacred Self. These moments of congruity between mind, body, and spirit are deeply healing and restorative. By intentionally harnessing this energy during your morning routine, you can bring that same flow into everyday tasks, even the ones that feel mundane. As I reflect on my own career as a CPA, I’ve come to see even tax preparation as an art—a creative expression of integrity and authenticity! This perspective can help transform how we approach our lives and relationships, inviting more joy and ease.

A Morning Practice for the Sacral Chakra

Step 1: Meditate on the Journey Statement

Begin your day by centering yourself and meditating on the sacral chakra journey statement from my book “Luminous”:

“It is safe to enjoy my body. I trust my inner voice and follow its guidance.”

Here’s how to practice:

Sit comfortably in a quiet space. Close your eyes and take nice deep cleansing breaths, allowing your body to relax.

Visualize a warm orange light glowing in your lower abdomen. Let it expand, filling your body with creative energy and vitality.

Repeat the journey statement either silently or aloud. Feel the safety and trust that this affirmation brings as you connect with your inner voice.

This meditation invites you to honor your body as a sacred vessel and opens the doorway to your creativity.

Step 2: Move Your Body with Intention

The sacral chakra thrives on movement, flow, and flexibility. A simple and fun way to activate this energy is through hip circles. Turn on music that makes you feel alive and sensual, and allow your body to lead the way:

• Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Begin drawing slow, fluid circles with your hips.

• Let your movements be intuitive and free-flowing. Don’t overthink—just let your body speak.

• As you move, visualize stagnant energy dissolving and vibrant, creative energy flowing through you. 

You can also try stretches like low squats or seated hip openers to deepen your practice. Pay attention to how your body feels. Are your hips guiding you to release tension or embrace freedom?

Step 3: Nourish Your Body with Sacral Chakra Foods

Support your sacral chakra by eating foods that resonate with its energy. For the sacral chakra, think vibrant, orange-hued foods and nutrient-rich options such as:

 • Oranges, peaches, apricots, and mango

 • Carrots, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin

 • Salmon and other healthy fats

Here are some meal recommendations to inspire your day:

Breakfast: A smoothie with mango, orange juice, and a hint of ginger

Lunch: Grilled salmon with roasted sweet potatoes and a side salad

Snack: Fresh peach slices or a handful of dried apricots

Dinner: Pumpkin soup with roasted carrots and herbs

As you prepare and eat these foods, practice mindful eating. Savor their flavors and imagine their vibrant energy fueling your creativity and emotional harmony.

Animal Allies for the Sacral Chakra

Incorporating the energy of animals can also strengthen your connection to the sacral chakra. Here are two powerful animal allies to call upon:

Horse: The Spirit of Freedom

The horse embodies freedom, grace, and personal power. Imagine yourself riding a horse across an open field, releasing all judgment and embracing your creative flow. Horse energy can also help you mend broken relationships, engage confidently in conversations, and feel majestic in your everyday life. Let this animal’s spirit inspire you to create without fear or self-doubt.

Salmon: The Spirit of Determinaton

The salmon teaches us about persistence, creativity, and the courage to follow our passions. Call on salmon energy when you need motivation to birth new ideas or nurture relationships. Just as the salmon swims upstream with unwavering focus, you can channel its energy to overcome challenges and bring your dreams to life.

Embracing Creativity in Our Daily Life

When we honor the sacral chakra, we embrace creativity as a daily practice, not just something reserved for artists or special occasions. From preparing meals to tackling work projects, every act becomes an opportunity to infuse your unique expression into the world. By starting your day with a sacred routine, you’ll not only strengthen your sacral chakra but also open yourself to the joy and beauty of living in alignment with your Sacred Self.

So tomorrow morning, carve out a few moments for your sacral chakra. Meditate, move, and nourish your body. Call on the energy of the horse and salmon to guide you. And remember, life itself is a masterpiece—you are the artist, and each moment is your canvas.