Manipura

Solar Plexus Chakra  

“The City of Gems”

Color: Yellow 

Location: Above the naval

Element: Fire Sound: RAM 

Path on the Tree of Life: Netzach and Hod

Crystals: Cat’s eye, yellow citrine, yellow jade, yellow calcite, yellow apatite 

Oils: Lemon, Ginger, Peppermint

Affirmation/Mantra:

“I have”

Properties/Correspondents/Influence:

The Solar Plexus is the chakra of the Self and it corresponds with will, power, joy, motivation, confidence, charisma, humor, leadership, and mental clarity. It also influences our gut intelligence and our ability to see things clearly. 

Description: 

 This Solar Plexus is about allowing our inner light to radiate outward around us. This is the chakra of the Ego, The Self, and it is about projecting ourselves into the world as well as how we perceive ourselves. Negative self-talk is one of the biggest ways to block the Solar Plexus well alternatively, positive self-talk and affirmations will help to clear and balance it. Just as the Root Chakra governs our sense of security in the world, the Solar Plexus governs our sense of security within the Self.

Signs of a Balanced Solar Plexus Chakra:

Energetic, strength, confidence, strong will, mental balance, 

Signs of an Imbalanced Solar Plexus Chakra:

Control issues, digestion malfunction, fatigue, anxiety, action imbalance, hyper-sensitivity, lack of motivation, poor self-image, lack of willpower, victim mentality, poor self-image, aggressive or controlling behavior, neediness, insecurity 

Signs of an Overactive Solar Plexus Chakra:

The best signs of an overactive Solar Plexus are recognized as ego flares. If your Solar Plexus is overactive you may be judgmental, controlling, vain, and self-centered. 

How of the Solar Plexus Chakra Gets Blocked:

Negative self-image, low self-esteem, self-deprecation, and stress.

How to Balance/Clear/Open the Solar Plexus Chakra:

Meditation

Color Therapy: This includes eating yellow foods, meditating on the color yellow, and wearing yellow clothing or jewelry.

Foods/Diet to Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra:

Bananas Lemons

Sunflower Seeds

Yoga Poses to Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra:

Crescent Moon Knees to chest

Downward Facing Dog

Triangle Pose

Bow Pose Boat Pose

Plank Pose