When we think of ‘getting our lives together.’ and ‘finding ourselves.’ The Solar Plexus Chakra is the main element. The Solar Plexus Chakra, also known as Manipura in Sanskrit. This chakra is responsible for our self-control, stability, achievements, Personality, and so much more.
Solar Plexus Chakra basic facts.
The Solar Plexus is the 3rd of the seven Chakra energy systems. This chakra is located two inches above the navel, around the diaphragm, and controls how we feel about ourselves and our purpose. The Manipura is associated with the color yellow. The element of this chakra is fire and is associated with warmth and stability.
When balancing ourselves, being sure to balance out each chakra is very important. As we continue to heal each chakra, the Solar Plexus helps us find our purpose and life-force.
When you start to awaken yourself, questions about your life purpose and desires come up. Such as, what do I want in life? What am I capable of doing in life? Am I in control of my life? & so on. Working with the Solar Plexus can provide you with the answers to these questions as you dive in deeper.
What Is The Solar Plexus’ main focus?
The Manipura is what makes you, you! The Solar Plexus controls our will-power and making us analyze our choices and be thorough while planning. This chakra also influences our persona and self-identity. Manipura assists us in decision-making skills and how we react during rough situations. Self-control and being confident in your opinions is a sign of a balanced Solar. When you’re working with the Solar Plexus, You might notice a boost in self-esteem and overall confidence. The Solar Plexus makes us hold ourselves accountable. Any plans you make being able to carry them out is a characteristic of a healthy Solar Plexus. Activating the Solar Plexus strengthens your intuition and ability to look deeper into things.
What if the Solar Plexus is Unbalanced-
Having an unbalanced Manipura comes with feelings of spite and irresponsibility. When your Solar is blocked, you might find yourself participating in erratic or impulsive behavior. You might lack a sense of direction in life and be unsure of your choices. If you’ve recently have felt greedy, manipulative, or controlling, your Solar may be unaligned. Due to the Solar Plexus being our center of stability and success, if you’ve been lacking ambition and have been making unrealistic goals, it’s time to heal the Manipura. On the other hand.
What does Having a Balanced Solar Plexus mean?
When the Solar is balanced, having a healthy social life comes with ease.
Talking to others and networking is an easy task, and you won’t find yourself overwhelmed easily. You’ll feel motivated and productive, being able to carry out tasks and stick it plans with ease. You’ll set healthy boundaries and stick to them. When your Solar Plexus is balanced, you’ll be able to be confident in your opinions and open-minded to others. Your work-life becomes less stressful, and you’re able to make self-assured progress. The Solar Plexus allows us to be assertive and heard when we speak! In addition to accepting yourself, you’ll have a more positive outlook on life, and close relationships will be harmonious.
What Are Some Ways to Heal and Balance this Chakra?
Like most spiritual healing, healing your chakras requires you to look within and recover from the root. Chakra meditation and Affirmations are helpful ways to align this chakra. Below are a few examples of some Solar Plexus Affirmations.
- I make my own decisions with confidence.
- I permit myself to be myself.
- I use my power for good.
- I accept myself.
- I forgive myself for my past.
- I am motivated to pursue my true dreams.
Since the Solar Plexus is associated with the sun, Sunbathing is another way to open and align this chakra. Practice deep breathing and affirmations while relaxing in the sun. Don’t forget to protect your skin!
Try new things! The Solar Plexus helps us find ourselves and our niche, try some new hobbies, and see what works for you!
Sound therapy is a calming way to align your Chakras. Each chakra has a unique sound frequency, and The Manipuras’ frequency is 364hz. Listening to music at this frequency while meditating or going to sleep can open the Solar Plexus chakra to its full potential. Using Crystals in your routines, such as Amber, Citrine, Tigers eye, Yellow Calcite, and Yellow Jasper, can enhance your healing therapy!
Kristin Johnson
Yoga & Aroma Therapy.
There are also yoga poses and essential oils that can activate the Solar Plexus chakra. Below are a few poses that you can use to open this chakra
- Boat Pose
- Reverse Plank Pose
- Sun Mudra
- RAM
- Camel Pose
Essential oils such as:
- Lemon
- Rosemary
- Chamomile
- Bergamont
- Cedarwood
- Lavender
- Myrrh
- Ylang Ylang
- Sandalwood
Diffusing essential oils while doing yoga or meditating for aromatherapy opens this chakra up as well. Try diffusing Lavender, Rosemary, and Ylang Ylang while taking a bath for the ultimate Solar Plexus self-care treat.
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