Solar Plexus
It’s time to stand in your personal power
Are you standing in your personal power?
Do you lack lack the willpower or confidence to move throughout your day or life with a solid assuredness?
Do you need to establish and maintain healthy boundaries in your life?
One way to create a solid sense of self is by working within the Chakra system. This system is a powerful to for understanding and improving your health and wellbeing. The chakra system is made up of seven spinning wheels of energy located in different locations in the body. When the energy is balance within these discs, you may feel a greater sense of radiance, vitality and connection to yourself and others around you.
Solar Plexus Chakra
The Solar Plexus Chakra is identified as the third chakra in the body's energy system. This powerful center is known as the Manipura or the “City of Gems”. Located above the navel and below the sternum, it is symbolized as a vibrant yellow swirling disc of energy.
This energy center governs your personal power, willpower, confidence, and self-esteem. When the Solar Plexus Chakra is balanced, you feel connected to your inner strength and purpose, enabling you to make decisions with clarity and assertiveness. However, if this chakra is imbalanced or blocked, it can lead to issues such as low self-esteem, lack of confidence, and difficulty in making decisions.
Body Parts Connected to the Solar Plexus Chakra
The Solar Plexus Chakra is closely linked to several body parts and systems. It primarily influences the area around the upper abdomen and encompasses the following:
Digestive System: stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and other digestive organs. It plays a role in the proper digestion and assimilation of food and nutrients.
Muscles: abdominal region, including the diaphragm. Balanced energy in this chakra supports healthy muscle function and flexibility.
Nervous System: network of nerves located in the abdomen. It influences the functioning of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
Signs of balanced Solar Plexus Chakra
Confidence and Self-Esteem: When this chakra is in harmony, you feel confident in your abilities and have a healthy level of self-esteem. You recognize your personal power and assert yourself appropriately.
Clear Decision-Making: Balanced energy in the Solar Plexus Chakra allows for clear thinking and decision-making. You trust your intuition and have a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Motivation and Drive: A balanced chakra fuels your motivation and drive to pursue your goals. You have a strong sense of purpose and take action towards achieving your dreams.
Signs of imbalanced Solar Plexus Chakra
Low Self-Esteem: You may struggle with low self-esteem, self-doubt, and a lack of confidence in your abilities.
Indecisiveness: You may struggle to make decisions, and be overwhelmed by choices or fear making the wrong decisions.
Control Issues: Controlling behavior, seeking power over others, or an excessive need for validation and recognition may show up in your relationships with others.
Practices to engage and balance the energy:
Yoga: Practicing specific yoga poses can help activate and balance the Solar Plexus Chakra.
Plank Pose
Boat Pose (Navasana):
Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II):
Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III)
Camel Pose (Ustrasana):
Manipura Meditation: Find a quiet space, sit comfortably, and visualize a radiant yellow light at your solar plexus. Imagine this light expanding with each breath, energizing and balancing the chakra.
Affirmations and Self-Empowering Practices: Engage in self-empowering practices like visualization, mirror work, and positive self-talk.
"I am confident"
"I trust my inner wisdom"
"I am worthy of success"
Emotional Healing and Release: Emotional blockages can hinder the flow of energy in the Solar Plexus Chakra. Engage in practices such as journaling, therapy, or energy healing modalities to address and release any unresolved emotions or past traumas.
Journaling: Here are some journaling prompts to enhance the energy of this chakra:
Personal Power: Reflect on moments in your life when you felt empowered and in control. Describe those experiences and how they made you feel. How can you bring more of that energy into your life now?
Self-Esteem: Write down your strengths, talents, and accomplishments. Celebrate your achievements and acknowledge your unique qualities. What affirmations can you create to boost your self-esteem?
Overcoming Fear: Are you suffering from any fears or limiting beliefs that hold you back from expressing your personal power? What steps can you take to embrace your power and face your fears?
Cultivate Personal Power: Engage in activities that make you feel empowered and tap into your personal power. Set and achieve small goals, pursue hobbies or projects that ignite your passion, and assertively express your needs and boundaries.
Nourish Your Digestive System: Adopt a healthy diet and mindful eating practices can promote balance. Focus on consuming whole, nourishing foods and pay attention to how your body responds to different types of food. Consider a simple, seasonal cleanse to support you.
Working with and balancing the Solar Plexus Chakra is crucial for unlocking your personal power and embracing a confident, assertive, and purposeful life.
By incorporating practices such as specific yoga poses, meditation, affirmations, emotional healing, journaling and nourishing the body you can restore harmony and balance to this energy center.
Embrace the journey of self-discovery and empowerment, as you unleash the full potential of your Solar Plexus Chakra and step into your authentic power.
Who are you? What do you stand for?
Imagine where this radiance and vitality can take you?
