A Lesson on the Solar Plexus Chakra
The Basics
CHAKRA NAME: Solar Plexus
SANSKRIT NAME: Manipura (lustrous gem)
COLOR: Yellow
This represents warmth, happiness, joy
PLANET/ZODIAC/ELEMENT: Mars/Aries and Leo/Fire
ARCHETYPE: Warrior/Drudge
Positive: Hones in on overcoming challenges
Negative: Mentally depends on others for approval
ANIMAL/NATIVE AMERICAN: Ram
Issues
Personal Power/ Self Will
A lot of fears stem from this chakra.
BODY PARTS/ENDOCRINE: Digestive System/Pancreas
Have issues with your stomach? This chakra needs some work!
Physical:
•Digestive issues are the main ailment
•eating disorders
•ulcers
•chronic fatigue
Emotional:
Too Much Energy:
•aggression
•overbearing
•exhaustion
Too Little Energy:
•insecurity
•low self esteem
•weak inner dialogues
Healing
CRYSTALS: sunstone, yellow jasper
ESSENTIAL OILS: saffron, musk, sandalwood
YOGA: Warrior 1 &2, Boat pose
Mantra & Affirmation
MANTRA: Ram
AFFIRMATION: I am strong and powerful
Mantra
Solar Plexus Breathing Exercise
Breath work is a great way to get aligned and it can also help with anxiety and other things. So here is a quick video of a breathing exercise that can help you with your solar plexus.
Solar Plexus Breathing Exercise
© 2017 Christy
