Solar Plexus Chakra, or as in a Sanskrit Manipura Chakra, is a third energy center in a chakra system. It is located at approximately waist area, between the navel and solar plexus. Its color is yellow. Its element is fire.
Manipura chakra is associated with:
- self-esteem
- sense of purpose
- self identity
- sense of attachment
- will power
- ambitions
- mental clarity
- curiosity
- awareness
- optimism
- understanding
- material world
- digestion and metabolism
Associated emotions with Manipura chakra are: attachment, confidence, courage, fear, jealousy, disgust, shame
When Manipura chakra is imbalanced:
- fear
- feeling of helplessness and irresponsibility
- excessive feeling of control over everything and everyone
- possessiveness
- feeling of disgust
- irritability
- shame
- revenge and abuse
- jealousy
When Manipura chakra is balanced:
- assertiveness
- sense of harmony with surrounded world
- empowerment
- having control over your emotional responces and thoughts
- feeling of peace with yourself
- free of the sense of rejection and criticism
- your own unique identity
To balance and strengthen your Manipura chakra try relaxation techniques, yoga poses and sequences for solar plexus chakra, meditation, aromatherapy and crystal healing, pranayama, fasting, mindful eating.
Essential oils for Manipura chakra are these that help building the confidence and are protective from the negative influences and energies:
- aniseed
- atlas cedarwood
- roman chamomile
- frankincense
- helichrysum
- ginger
- grapefruit
- juniper
- lemon
- rosemary
- peppermint
- pine
- vetiver
- hyssop
How to use essential oils: diffuse during your yoga and meditation practice, take a relaxing bath, massage, apply around the solar plexus area (pre-diluted)
I wish you a blissful practice,
Yours,
Anna