Solar Plexus - Chakra Manipura

CHAKRA: Solar Plexus

LOCATION: Between the chest and navel

SANSKRIT NAME: Manipura

COLOUR: Yellow

VISUALISE: Yellow sunrays, golden light

BENEFICIAL FREQUENCY: 528Hz

NUMBER: 3

POLARITY: Masculine

ELEMENT: Fire

MUSICAL NOTE: E

SOUND: Ram pronounced “ rahhhm”

VERB: I do

CRYSTALS/STONES: Citrine, Topaz, Tiger’s Eye, Amber

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MAKE TIME FOR:

Spending time in the sun! Light a fire, new experiences, breath work, chant mantras, meditate or practice yoga.

 

ASSOCIATED WITH THESE PARTS OF THE BODY:

Pancreas, spleen, stomach, liver, gall bladder, upper abdomen, small intestine.

 

RECOMMENDED ESSENTIAL OILS (For use in a diffuser or atomiser):

Lemon, Lemongrass, Juniper, Lime, Ginger, Sandalwood, Grapefruit.

 

FOODS & HERBS TO BENEFIT THIS CHAKRA:

Natural yellow foods, bananas, pineapple, corn, lemons, root vegetables, oats, brown rice, quinoa, butternut squash, sprouted grains, pulses, turmeric, cumin, ginger, fennel, cinnamon. You may want to consider reducing any intake of processed foods and foods high on the GI scale such as white bread, pasta and rice but please take advice from a nutritionist before changing your diet.

 

RECOMMENDED TEAS  (Take with natural raw honey to sweeten rather than sugar):

Chamomile, Ginger, Lemongrass, Milk Thistle

 

KEY WORDS:

Manifestation, gut feeling, choice, personality, freedom, alignment, motivation, decisiveness, drive, confidence, positivity, purpose, warmth, spontaneity, reliability, responsibility, inner guidance, inner strength, willpower, good self-image.

 

AFFIRMATIONS/AUTO CORRECT SUGGESTIONS:

"Whatever I can perceive and believe, I can achieve"

"I live in the joy that I can create from within"

"I fearlessly pursue that which aligns with my higher self "

"I determine my self-worth, I am radiant, driven and focused "

"I stand in my power to manifest my desires effortlessly”

 

WHEN UNBALANCED:

When blocked it can create low self-esteem, a loss of motivation and struggle from a perceived lack of purpose or power. Feelings of inferiority or worthlessness. When overactive, it can cause arrogance and manipulative, domineering behaviours. Sensitive to criticism and also critical, the fear of rejection may leave a person low on energy and reserves.

 

WHEN BALANCED:

A balanced solar plexus chakra allows us to feel empowered with a positive self-image aligned with our soul’s highest purpose. One whose solar plexus chakra is balanced is able to be confident in his power without the need to compete. You ARE able to co- create your desires with the loving universe by your side.

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