Solar Plexus Chakra/ Manipura Chakra
It is third chakra important chakra out of seven chakras it is located above the naval upper abdomen area. The element associated with this chakra is Fire element. It is mostly associated with the gut feeling as per experts, It’s all about inner fire. Mani is generally a precious sparkling Gem, Pura means city hence it is called city of gems, it is also called as powerhouse of human body .as it is associated with digestive & metabolism of our body.
Color associated with Manipura chakra is Yellow
How to recognize if the Solar Plexus Chakra is blocked:
Physical: Constipation, Diabetes, issues related to liver, Gallbladder, ulcers, and issues related to pancreas, acidity, indigestion related issues,
Spiritual: victim mentality, lack of confidence, poor self-esteem., weak will power, attracted to stimulants
Emotionally: Aggressive behavior, unable to take responsibility, lack of motivation in life, dominating nature, can’t take decision on own. Can’t commit to anything, people pleaser attitude
How to Heal Solar plexus Chakra:
Day To Day Activity:
- Expose yourself in sunshine more, take sunbath early morning of possible
- Do sun gazing early morning for two min at least.
- Heal from your past let go it. Sometimes childhood traumas like getting bullied in childhood leaves such impression on a person and don’t leave them in their mature age too.
- Wear Yellow Color more often.
- Eat foods like, Banana, Pineapple, yellow peppers , yellow lentils, corn , turmeric, sunflower seed, oats, pumpkin, cardamom, brown rice etc.
- Drink plenty of water.
Affirmations
Affirmations play important role. It empowers daily after waking up talk to yourself in the mirror and loudly say-
- I am Ambitious and capable of achieving anything
- I am kind and worthy of respect for myself and others.
- I am motivated, persistent, and successful in every sphere.
- I am full of positive and pure energy.
- I am thankful for my unique Qualities.
- I forgive myself from past mistakes and learn from them.
Aroma Therapy
It has a power to awaken our personal power intuition, we can use frequently incense sticks of Sandalwood, musk, saffron, Ginger, cinnamon inhaling them keeps us positive also spreads positivity in home
Yoga Aasana:
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- Surya Namaskar: Practicing Sura Namaskar is the best remedy to heal not only manipura but all other chakras as its twelve poses improves each mind body soul of a person. since Manipura Chakra is associated with sun this yoga kriya can build a person all together.
- Bhujanga Aasana /Cobra Pose: This pose is very affective as this presses the upper abdomen which directly affects manipura chakra, this aasana helps to stretch muscles in the chest, shoulders and abdominal area. helps in sciatica, elevates mood.
- Dhanur Aasana/Bow Pose: This pose is effective in weight loose, gives correct body posture, improves digestion and appetite apart from opening the manipura chakra. It also improves blood circulation, gives flexibility to back.
- Pranayama/Breathing Exercise: All inhaling exhaling exercise are effective in opening up and balancing manipura chakra but yet the most effective one is kapalbatti
Sound Healing:
Just like, Svadhisthana Chakra and Mooladhar Chakra, Manipura chakra has a unique sound its element is Fire hence the sound associated with this chakra is Ramm. By chanting RAMM like we chant OM, but more continuously, works on the same vibrational frequency. and heals solar plexus chakra.
Crystal Healing:
Although crystals have lot of variety orange color crystals can be used yet for sacral chakra balancing experts recommend Citrine Tiger Eye, Yellow Jasper, Sunstone, lemon Quartz. You Can use them as a jewelry in ring, neckpiece, bracelet or place it in your purse.
Note: You can also keep crystals in bath tub while taking healing bath along with Epsom salt, dried flowers, essential oils in it.
“The manipura is, in a way, a consequence of swadhishthana and muladhara. It is a maintenance center. Swadhishthana and muladhara together generate life” – Sadhguru