Solar Plexus Chakra: MANIPURA 
Manipura - "city of jewels" or "seat of gems"
The Solar Plexus Chakra, or Manipura in Sanskrit is a third chakra of the chakra energy system. The Solar Plexus Chakra is located between the navel and solar plexus and this chakra is often called the seat of our inner power, self-control, and the respect for ourself and others. While the Sacral chakra seeks pleasure and enjoyment, the third chakra is all about the perception of who we are. It is a center of our self-esteem, our willpower, self-discipline, as well as warmth in our personality.

This chakra is positioned around the upper abdominal area and is associated with our own personal power and decision making & main function of this chakra is to provide us with a momentum or motivation to move towards our dreams and goals, realizing our  personal desires and intentions in the world. This energy centre plays a fundamental role in the development of personal power. It feeds one’s direction in life and the actions we take in order to reach our goals. 
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DEFICIENT 

  • Lack of willpower or motivation to take action 
  • Depression 
  • Doubting yourself and our ability to achieve certain goals 
  • Lack of confidence in yourself 
  • Making plans but not having enough willpower to realise them
  • Fear of failure 
  • Lack of clear direction 
  • Lack of purpose in life 



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BALANCED

  • Acceptance of ourself the way we are 
  • Felling confident in our own judgment of ourselves and the world around us
  • Healthy goals and ambitions 
  • Having harmonious relationships with your surrounding
  • Confidently expressing yourself 
  • Being authentic and directing your own life despite others' opinions and wishes 

EXCESSIVE  

  • Too much energy and drive to achieve goals no matter what
  • Misusing the power and being dominant 
  • Overconfidence 
  • Manipulating others 
  • Feelings of anger 

Some questions for your journaling around Solar Plexus Chakra: 

  • What are your goals and ambitions? 
  • Do you feel that you have a clear direction as to where you life should be going to? 
  • Are you proud of your achievements so far? 
  • ​Do you feel a sense of freedom when you make a choice?
  • Are you choices coming form your inner being or are these affected by others' opinions or wishes for you? 
  • Are you finding yourself doubting your yourself or are you confident and proud of who you are? 
  • Are your goals healthy or are you striving for your goals sacrificing other important things in your life? 
Sanskrit name: Manipura (jeweled city)
Element: Fire
Color: Yellow
Shape: Triangle (downward-pointing)
Petals of the lotus: Ten
Seed sound: Ram
Vowel sound: Ah
Rights: To act
Endocrine gland: Adrenals, pancreas
Physical association: Digestive system, liver, gall bladder
Psychological function: Will
Identity: Ego identity
Developmental stage: 18 - 42 months
Challenge: Shame
Plane: Celestial plane
Planets: Sun and Mars

Tips for balancing Solar Plexus Chakra:

1. Use positive affirmations 
A powerful way to heal solar plexus chakra is to use solar plexus affirmations. 
When you feel like you need extra motivation try reading below affirmations to yourself couple of times to unblock this chakra. 
#1 I honor the power within me, I honor myself
#2 I accomplish tasks easily and effortlessly
#3 The fire within me burns through all blocks and fears
#4 I can do everything that I desire
#5 I stand in my power
#6 I am strong
#7 I release judgment of others and of myself
#8 I am manifesting easily and gracefully
#9 I am worthy of love, kindness, and respect
#10 I am the embodiment of inner peace and confidence

Let the music speak:

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