After two years in production, it's finally here: the Shakti Back Belt. If you are now wondering whether a back support belt is useful, the simple answer is: Yes! It is a helper to activate your sacral chakra - the seat of your creativity, emotions, sacred sexuality and your direct connection to the source of your energy.
So it definitely makes sense to buy a back support belt and integrate it into your everyday life. But how do you use it? And what exactly happens in your body when you wear it? Let's take a closer look at all of this here.
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1. integrate back support belts sensibly into everyday life
2. chakras, nadis, sacral chakra - what you should know
3. sacral chakra out of balance - these problems can occur
Integrating back support belts into everyday life
Back pain in the lower back is one of the most common complaints that almost everyone experiences at some point in their lives. Sometimes this pain is caused by physical influences - i.e. muscular or skeletal strain - caused by poor posture, compression, lack of exercise or injuries/accidents.
However, one aspect that is rarely talked about and is directly related to lower back or abdominal pain is energy - or rather the lack of it. In other words: qi, prana, vitality, radiance and flow.
According to the teachings of ancient Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, the human body is an extensive network of energy points or chakras and channels that are essential for the free flow of energy and therefore for the healthy functioning of the body - on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level. It therefore makes perfect sense to integrate a back support belt into your everyday life in order to activate these channels and promote the flow of energy in the body.
You can use the Shakti Back Belt at any time. However, the back support belt is also particularly useful if you are actively struggling with pain - as this can be alleviated by using it. However, if you are in severe pain, you should of course still consult a doctor.
How to use the Shakti Back Belt :
Our back belt is placed around the waist and covers the lower back. It activates the body's energy centers through its acupressure points. Alternatively, you can also wear it upside down to treat complaints in the lower abdominal area (sacrum).
It is equipped with adjustable, elastic straps that allow you to adjust the pressure individually and can be securely fastened with a Velcro fastener. This prevents it from slipping and you can wear the back support belt at all times. It is also useful for use when working at a desk or doing household chores, for example.
Chakras, nadis, sacral chakra - what you should know
To understand why a back support belt is so useful, you should take a closer look at how it works and the background to it. In the yogic tradition, the body contains 114 chakras with 72,000 nadis (energy channels). The seven main chakras are located along the spine - from the base (perineum) to the crown of the head. Each of these chakras is associated with specific functions that relate to different aspects of life, personality traits, forms of expression and states of consciousness. The nadis or energy channels enable the flow of energy between the chakras and ensure health and harmony in the body.
The sacral chakra is the second of the seven main chakras and is located in the lower abdominal and back area - directly below the navel up to the sacrum. A back support belt therefore makes sense, as this is exactly where it is placed and where it unfolds its effect.
Known as Svadhisthana in Sanskrit, the sacral chakra is associated with creativity, pleasure, emotions and sexuality. It is represented by the color orange and symbolized by a six-petalled lotus flower. As an energy center for emotional well-being and sensuality, it determines how we connect with others, express our desires and feel joy in life. It influences our ability to embrace change, flow with the rhythm of life and form meaningful relationships. A back support belt is therefore particularly useful for anyone who wants to release creative, emotional or sexual blockages.
Sacral chakra out of balance - these problems can occur
A balanced sacral chakra allows a person to be passionate, open and caring - with healthy boundaries and emotional depth. It is also the energy center where we process our emotions, which is why it makes so much sense to use a back support belt as a supportive measure.
Our cultural conditioning demonizes our emotional reactions and portrays so-called "negative" emotions such as anger, sadness, shame, depression or low self-esteem as weakness. From a young age, we learn to suppress and repress these emotions. However, emotional impulses arise continuously as a reaction to life - our relationships, interactions and the environment. They are signals from our body's higher intelligence that show us what needs attention - to observe, process, let go and balance.
If we suppress this function, the emotions do not disappear - they are stored in our energy field. And which chakra then becomes the storehouse for all the emotional baggage that we have not processed? That's right - the sacral chakra.
If the sacral chakra is out of balance - either overactive or blocked - this can manifest itself in emotional instability, blocks to creativity, sexual dysfunction or patterns of dependency. Physically, it can manifest itself in the form of lower back pain and problems with the reproductive organs or urinary tract.
And you can do this
The balance of the sacral chakra can be supported through creative forms of expression, dance, mindful movement (such as yoga), meditation, breathing exercises, acupressure and contact with water - the associated element. Meditation, affirmations such as "I open myself to joy and abundance" or orange-colored foods can also support the healing of the sacral chakra.
Overall, nurturing this chakra promotes a life full of emotional depth, creative freedom and healthy relationships. So incorporate regular sessions on the Shakti Mat into your daily routine, use the Shakti meditation cushion or use our back support belt as a useful support. In this way, you can counteract pain, discomfort or stagnation in the lower back as well as discomfort in the lower abdominal organs caused by energetic blockages.
Understanding the energetic dimension of the body is crucial to choosing the right treatment for you - and avoiding unnecessary visits to the doctor or medication that only masks symptoms. Nevertheless, you should of course consult a doctor if you experience severe or prolonged pain.
Our goal with the Back Belt is to provide a simple, direct way to relieve lower back and sacral discomfort - at your own pace. For less than the price of a massage, you can use it as often as you like, taking responsibility for your own wellbeing - and ultimately regaining your health and strength. So you see: a back support belt is a sensible investment in your well-being.
Just 20 minutes two to three times a week, combined with conscious breathing into the lower back and sacrum, activates this area, bringing focus, energy and circulation - while releasing beneficial and healing hormones such as endorphins and oxytocin.
Don't just take our word for it - try it out for yourself and tell us how you feel.
Tip: Not only is our back support belt a sensible investment, but also our Shakti Mat, on which the next meditation or yoga session will be even more beneficial thanks to acupressure.