“The Sanskrit, meaning lustrous gem. Is key to unblocking our personal power and provides us with a strong sense of self. This energy centre governs our ability to be confident, assertive and make decisions from a place of inner wisdom.

  Characteristics of the Manipura chakra

    It is linked to the colour yellow and is deeply responsible for your gut instinct

    Its vibrational sound is Ram

    Connected to the fire element

    Located in the abdomen above the bellybutton to the breast bone

  The Manipura chakra when balanced is linked to:

    A sense of motivation

    Has a sense of purpose and a strong sense of self-worth, empowerment

    When the Solar Plexus chakra is balanced a person enjoys good digestion and a healthy metabolism

    A sense of inner strength and resilience

    An ability to make decisions with ease

    Trust in oneself and a clarity of mind

  What does an imbalance in the Solar Plexus (Manipura) chakra look like?

  Physically

    Digestive system disorders

    Weight gain

    Diabetes

    Irritable bowl

    Bleeding or sensitive gums

  Emotionally

    A person can be aggressive

    Dominating

    Have control issues and low self esteem

    Be overly analytical

    Lack of direction

    Difficulty setting boundaries

    Need for continuous confirmation and approval from others

  “The ways to activate, balance and unblock the Solar Plexus chakra

  Movement—practice yoga—to reignite your inner power. Warrior poses to build confidence. Boat pose—strengthen the abdomen and balance digestion. Forward bend, bow pose, spinal twist, cobra and upward plank sound.

  Sound—Solar Plexus vibrational sound Ram

  Meditation—with the mantra Ram

  Affirmations:

    I am ambitious and capable

    I feel motivated to pursue my purpose

    I stand in my personal power

  Touch—abhyanga self-massage

  Colour—wear the colour yellow

  Crystals related to the Solar Plexus chakra:

    Golden tiger eye

    Citrine

    Yellow calcite

    Yellow jasper

  Essential oils:

    Black pepper

    Ginger

    Peppermint

    Rosemary

    Juniper berry

    Ylang ylang