ASSOCIATED ISSUES: AFFECT OUR PERSONAL POWER, A LACK OF SELF-ESTEEM, AND SELF CRITICIZING, AS WELL AS HARBORING A FEAR OF REJECTION, AND CRITICISM OF OUR PHYSICAL APPEARANCES.
ASSOCIATED BODY PARTS: LARGE INTESTINE, STOMACH, DIGESTIVE SYSTEM, ADRENAL GLANDS, PANCREAS, LIVER, LUNGS.
The Solar-plexus is the third chakra of our bodies located just above the navel and just below the rib cage. This Chakra houses (prana) life force energy, which radiates throughout the entire body. Our self-esteem, emotions, and self-image perceptions originate here and affect the ability to achieve or even believe in ourselves.
This chakra also governs our intuition and is the center of our “gut feelings” when involved in situations where you just know an outcome or answer without really knowing how or why. Listening to your gut more and avoiding self-doubt can really benefit the health of the solar plexus chakra.
A balanced Solar-plexus Chakra improves the quality and power over your emotions and thoughts. The release of ego-based emotions and self-worth concerns are also signs of a balanced solar plexus chakra. Radiating confidence and self-love will also be a sure sign of a healthy chakra.
An Unbalanced Over-active Solar-plexus Chakra often manifests critical and judgmental thoughts towards yourself and others. Anger and stubborn emotional responses may be the result of an unbalanced chakra. Becoming obsessive with certain activities as well as perfectionist tendencies when nothing ever seems good enough also indicate the solar-plexus chakra being in need of healing.
An Unbalanced Under-active Solar-plexus Chakra will often lead to severe emotional problems causing doubt and an inability to trust others. Concerns about others' opinions involving your looks or status will also manifest regularly. Depression, anxiety, and avoidance of facing the emotions causing these issues also indicate an unhealthy solar-plexus chakra.
There are various techniques and therapy tools available for the healing and balancing of the solar plexus chakra.
The Solar-Plexus Chakra / Manipura
Color: Yellow
Element: Fire
Color Therapy – Wearing yellow will encourage your confidence, happiness, and stability.
Aromatherapy– Balancing aroma scents are myrrh, frankincense, balsam fir needle, and lemon
Sound Therapy – Sound associations are keynote E, frequency 320HZ, the mantra Ram, as well as the elemental sound of a roaring fire crackling.
Sensory Therapy – Dancing, singing, and laughing while in the presence of fire, such as attending bonfires or gathering around a fireplace is great for the solar plexus chakra. Being exposed to the full intensity of the sun while sunbathing or relaxing during peak times is also beneficial.
Meditation – Focus on your personal power with the release of fear-based/ego thoughts and emotions.
Crystals & Gemstones – amber, quartz, topaz, aragonite, citrine, golden calcite, yellow sapphire
Energy Therapy – Services and Energy Healing Sessions like Reiki, Crystal Healing, New Paradigm, or ThetaHealing all greatly improve the health and energy flow within all chakras!
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