Manipura Chakra ~ Jewel Place
Color ~ Yellow
Element ~ Fire
Symbol
The symbol for the Manipura Chakra is a triangle with the sanskrit symbol for fire inside of it. It is surrounded by a ten petaled lotus flower. The color for this chakra is yellow, which brings clarity and awareness.
Location
The location of the Solar Plexus Chakra is midway between the navel and the base of the sternum.
Aspects for the Solar Plexus Chakra
The main aspects for this chakra are that this is the area where our sense of self, ego, personal power, and intuition is formed. Our emotional maturity is formed within this chakra.
An open 3rd chakra can help to harness your powers of manifestation, to energize your personal power and discover your life path.
Meditating on this chakra can help to bring balance to your emotional energies, learning to harness this power can bring a sense of calmness, self acceptance and spiritual well being.
Area of the face related to the Solar Plexus Chakra
Throat
Sense
Sight
Glands and Organs
Spleen, stomach, liver, pancreas and adrenals are influenced by the Solar Plexus chakra.
Balancing the Solar Plexus Chakra
Sound
The note that will stimulate the Solar Plexus chakra is the note E, Tibetan singing bowls made from tin have a resonance that helps to heal and open the third chakra.
Scent
The flower essences of lemon, peppermint, chamomile and golden yarrow are all helpful in balancing this chakra.
Physical Methods
Deep Breathing exercises are an excellent way of awakening the powers of the Solar Plexus chakra. Yoga stretching postures such as the Bow Pose are also very beneficial in releasing the energies stored in this chakra.
Meditation Technique
- Lie on your back.
- Starting at your feet, tense and release each body part allowing your muscles to relax completely, to 'melt'.
- Slowly work your way upward all the way to the top of your head, until your entire body is in a total state of relaxation.
- Let your mind relax and let go as well.
Affirmations
- I am worthy of love.
- My solar plexus feels mellow and calm.
- I feel the power that is in me.
