SOLAR PLEXUS

M A N I P U R A

‘City of jewels’

The third chakra is sometimes called the ‘Power Chakra'. It is symbolised by a lotus with ten petals and it relates to a golden-yellow colour. This chakra governs willpower and identity. It supports confidence, personal warmth, self-discipline and self-esteem. It projects personality to the world and drives movement and confident action. An open healthy solar plexus balances all aspects of a persona into a steady, positive stream which is appreciated by friends, family and associates.

An overactive third chakra can result is obeseeive behaviour and uncontrolled emotional outbursts. A blocked third chakra may result in stagnation, weak decision making and can lead to depression.

location:

roughly three inches above the belly button and at the base of the sternum

colour:

yellow/golden

principle:

centre of personality, identity and ego, vital energy

immediate instinct:

willpower, sense of self, confidence, personal warmth

body parts:

digestive system, pancreas, metabolism, muscles, stomach, liver, diaphragm, gall bladder, lower back, autonomic nervous system, spleen

unbalanced:

low self-esteem, inability to make decisions, anger, overly sensitive to criticism, need to control, stomach ulcers, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, allergies, diabetes

balanced:

inner integration, wholeness, inner peace and calm, respect for self and others, personal power, flexibility, high self-esteem, spontaneity

balancing suggestions:

healthy diet, healthy eating habits, rest

disharmony:

anxiety, restlessness and dissatisfaction

mantra:

‘I allow my own way, and allow yours.’ ‘I open my mind to all possibility.’

breathwork:

solar plexus breath

crystals:

citrine, golden feldspar, imperial topaz

musical note:

E

planets:

sun, mars

element:

fire

seed syllable & mantra:

RAM

aroma:

sandalwood

diety:

Lakini, Rudra

metal:

iron

sense:

sight

yoga poses:

camel pose, bow pose, reverse table top, present warrior, breath of fire