According to Vedic tradition, seven primary energy centers, called chakras, are located along the spine of humans. Each chakra has specific functions. The solar plexus chakra is the third one.
The Solar Plexus Chakra and Its Functions
The solar plexus chakra is also called Manipura. It is located in the upper belly, about four fingerbreadths above the navel. As its name suggests, the solar plexus chakra is related to the element fire and the color yellow, both of which represent warmth and energy. Indeed, it is the container of willpower, and your motivation, self-assurance, and self-esteem all come from the solar plexus chakra.
The Problems of an Unbalanced Solar Plexus Chakra
When the solar plexus chakra is blocked, you will feel a lack of confidence in general. You may hesitate to trust your instinct and worry too much about others’ comments about you. You would continuously search for confirmation and approval from others. This low self-confidence may result in overeating and excessive weight gain because you want food for comfort and compensation.
However, the solar plexus chakra can also become overactive and lead to overconfidence. If your solar plexus chakra is overactive, you will become aggressive and domineering and try to control every aspect of other people’s lives.
How to Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra
– Yoga Poses
Certain yoga poses, such as those with core muscle stretches and exercises, can help activate the solar plexus chakra. For example, bow pose, boat pose, and warrior pose can help unblock this chakra. Beyond yoga, other forms of exercises can also be effective in balancing this chakra, as exercise can help you create a sense of strength, growth, and power.
– Enjoying the Sunshine
The solar plexus chakra can draw prana from the sunshine. Taking a sunbath from time to time can incite the prana flow through this chakra. Rubbing some ginger or cinnamon essential oil on your upper belly will make the sunbath even more effective.
– Practice Positive Affirmations
Affirmations can be beneficial to chakra balancing. By repeating affirmations, either out loud, in our heads, or by writing them down, we help reverse negative thought patterns and replace them with constructive ones. For example, you could repeat affirmations like:
- I am capable.
- I am motivated.
- I have the courage to…
You can construct your own affirmation message, and by repeating them, you will unblock your solar plexus chakra and gain the mental strength to bring positive changes to your life.
MicroGen for the Solar Plexus Chakra
MicroGen offers programs to help you unblock and balance the base chakra. Type “chakra” in the search box, and you will find a series of programs to help activate your chakras. Choose “Chakra 2 Solar Plexus” and run low power mode. TENS pads should be placed on the two sides of your navel below the diaphragm. It would be more effective if you could also combine other methods mentioned above while running the program.
A well-balanced solar plexus chakra enables us to plan and achieve success. Activating this chakra cultivates a willingness to gain insight into an understanding of power, individuality, and identity, which leads to recognizing inherent power, feeling empowered, and connecting with a strong meaning in life, a purpose that will bring prosperity in personal and professional life.
