The Manipura, or Solar Plexus Chakra, is one of seven main chakras in the energy body according to Hindu belief.
Located in the upper part of your belly (which is also known as the solar plexus), the Solar Plexus Chakra is the body’s power center—managing your will power and self-worth. It primarily governs your expression, personal power, motivation, and drive.
When your Solar Plexus Chakra is too closed, that means you’re closed-off from the energy this chakra governs.
This can lead to many signs and symptoms such as…
- Low self-esteem
- Poor will power and self-control
- Low energy
- Feeling powerless and weak
- Unassertive energy
- Deep insecurities
- Struggling to set or maintain boundaries
- Chronic people-pleasing behavior
When your Solar Plexus Chakra is too open, that means you have an excessive amount of the energy this chakra governs.
This can also lead to many imbalances such as…
- Egotism
- Controlling behavior
- Manipulating others to serve your needs
- Bullying behavior
- Addictive tendencies
- Highly judgemental
- Overly critical (of self and others)
- Difficulty hearing other perspectives and ideas
When your Solar Plexus Chakra is balanced, that means you’re able to freely enjoy the harmonized energies this chakra governs.
When this chakra center is balanced, you might notice that you…
- Have healthy levels of self-respect, worth, and power
- Maintain firm boundaries
- Take responsibility for your life
- Respond instead of react
- Have a clear sense of self
How to Balance the Sacral Chakra:
- Release your pent-up emotions—the Solar Plexus is also the seat of our repressed rage. When our power is congested, it’s usually a sign our emotions are too. Spend some time vigorously moving, journaling freely, and healthily expressing yourself to clear these channels.
- Chant “RAM”: pronounced as “raaaaahm”—the sound that rules the Solar Plexus Chakra
- Work with Solar Plexus Chakra crystals: such as citrine, tiger’s eye, and pyrite
- Eat yellow foods: bananas, yellow peppers, corn, sunflower seeds, lemons, butternut squash, turmeric, ginger
- Engage your core—try doing 1-minute planks or joining a Pilates or kickboxing class
- Use aromatherapy—apply lemon essential oil to your pulse points to both relax the senses and freshly energize your emotional system
- Use affirmations such as, “I love and accept myself—I don’t need anybody’s approval but my own.”, “I confidently express myself.”, and “I am worthy of respect.”
