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Solar Plexus
Chakra (Navel, Manipura)
Located in the area of the solar plexus, navel, and the digestive
system, the fiery third chakra is called Manipura, the “lustrous
gem.” Associated with the color yellow, this chakra
is involved in self-esteem, warrior energy, and the power
of transformation; it also governs digestion and metabolism.
A healthy, spirited third chakra supports us in overcoming
inertia, jump-starting our “get-up-and-go” attitude
so that we can take risks, assert our will, and assume responsibility
for our life. This chakra is also the place of our deep belly
laughter, warmth, ease, and the vitality we receive from performing
selfless service.
Sensible risk-taking is one
way of gaining confidence and flexing your third chakra power
muscles. For some people, a risk is dropping back from Tadasana
(Mountain Pose) into Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow Pose);
for others, it might simply be getting to their first yoga
class. Risks may involve confrontation, setting limits, or
asking for what we need—all ways of reclaiming our power.
Digestive problems, eating
disorders, feeling like a victim, or experiencing low self-esteem
can all be indications of a deficient third chakra. When you
feel disempowered or in need of re-energizing, third chakra
poses fan the flames of your inner fire and restore vitality
so that you can move from the strength of your core. Practice
Suryanamaskar (Sun Salutation), abdominal strengtheners like
Navasana (Boat Pose), Ardha Navasana (Half Boat Pose), and
Urdhva Prasarita Padasana (Leg Lifts), Warrior poses, twists,
and Bhastrika Pranayama (Bellows Breath or Breath of Fire).
Perfectionism, anger, hatred,
and too much emphasis on power, status, and recognition reveal
an excessive third chakra. In addition, taking in more of
anything than you can assimilate and use also indicates excessiveness.
Restorative, passive backbends that cool off the belly’s
fire act as calming agents for third chakra excess.
We live in a time where there
is little encouragement for paying attention to our body’s
natural energy levels and giving it what it needs. So often
when we are really tired, we ignore our longing for rest and
manipulate our bodies with caffeine, sugar, and other stimulants
to create a false sense of energy. When we’re overstimulated
and want to relax or draw inward, many people turn to overeating,
alcohol, or drugs to slow down. Yoga offers us a different
choice: to listen to what our body requires and to truly nourish
ourselves, using appropriate asanas and pranayama practices
to create more energy or relaxation. Once we’ve done
that, we can get a taste of our true personal power.
Your Sloar Plexus
Chakra: Balanced Sovereignty
The solar plexus chakra-located
in your solar plexus, halfway between your navel and ribcage-is
the domain of your inner adult. It is the center of your intellect
and personal power, giving you the ability to stay true to
your course in life. Courage, integrity, and choice are the
backbone of personal sovereignty.
Solar Plexus Chakra Facts:
· The third chakra rules your self-direction, self-control,
personal will and physical energy.
· A well-balanced third chakra results in high self-esteem
and the ability to accept responsibility for yourself, while
assuming personal authority over your life.
· In your body, the third chakra governs the stomach,
pancreas, upper intestines, gallbladder, liver, and lower
back.
· An apt image for the third chakra is the bright sun.
· The solar plexus chakra vibrates with the color yellow.
· The solar plexus chakra's mission statement is: I
choose, I intend, I will.
Physically, an imbalanced
solar plexus chakra can result in digestive problems, ulcers,
irritable colon, gallbladder problems, excessive weight around
your middle and loss of appetite. Spiritually, you can fail
to live your own truth and to be who you are really meant
to be.
Codependency-making decisions
or taking actions based on the belief that pleasing others
is more important than pleasing yourself-is among the negative
emotional consequences of imbalanced personal sovereignty.
So are fear of rejection, disapproval or abandonment, as well
as depression, addiction, and suppressed anger.
The solar plexus chakra can
also be imbalanced in the other direction: You can have too
much sovereignty. When that happens, you can become narrow-minded,
relentless and unyielding. Extremely overcompensating people
can be intimidating, overbearing, and insensitive. Although
society actually honors some of these aggressive qualities,
they produce workaholism, strained relationships and the inability
to slow down or relax.
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