Solar Plexus Chakra - Manipura (2024)

Explore the third chakra in depth and learn tools to balance and harmonize the centre of willpower.

The Solar Plexus Chakra, located between the navel and solar plexus, is the core of our personality, our identity, of our ego.

The third chakra is the center of willpower. While the Sacral chakra seeks pleasure and enjoyment, the third chakra is all about the perception of who you are.

The gift of this chakra is sensing your power, being confident, responsible, and reliable.

The third chakra is the center of your self-esteem, your willpower, self-discipline, as well as warmth in your personality.

The energy of this chakra allows you to transform inertia into action and movement. It allows you to meet challenges and move forward in your life.

The main challenge for the third chakra is to use your personal power in a balanced manner.

What does that mean? It means consciously harnessing the energy of the solar plexus chakra. It means being proactive rather than reactive or inactive.

Beings with excessive third chakra energy react to life circ*mstances, they have emotional outbursts and are often stressed out.

Beings with blocked or deficient third chakra are passive and inactive - allowing life to pass by while they do nothing.

Strong third chakra reflects the ability to move forward in life with confidence and power. It reflects the ability to make conscious choices to choose and to act.

Solar Plexus Chakra at a glance:

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
Deity: Rudra, Lakini
Mythological Animal: Ram
Incense: Saffron, musk, sandalwood
Herb: Cinnamon, ginger
Sephira: Hod, Netzach
Tarot Suit: Wands

Solar Plexus Chakra Affirmations

I love and accept myself.
I stand up for myself.
I am strong and courageous.
I am worthy of love, kindness, and respect.
I choose the best for myself.
I confidently express myself.
I am proud of my achievements.
I honor myself.
I choose healthy relationships.
I am authentic.
I direct my own life.
I appreciate my strengths.
I feel my power.
I am free to choose in any situation.
I seek opportunities for personal and spiritual growth.
I am at peace with myself.

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Balance Your Third Chakra with Yoga Poses

The best solar plexus chakra yoga poses are those that strengthen your core and help you to feel more powerful and confident. Step into the Warrior I pose to access your inner spiritual warrior or go deeper with courage into the Bow pose. Continue into part 2 yoga poses, such as Boat pose or Lion's pose.

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FAQs

What happens when you unblock your solar plexus chakra? ›

As you work to align the solar plexus chakra, you will allow for the trapped energy to move more freely through the body, creating a higher sense of purpose and allowing you to better understand your personal identity.

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What emotions are stored in the solar plexus? ›

It is emotionally associated with self-confidence, happiness and joy. A healthy solar plexus chakra will help us feel strong in personal power, have a sense of “knowing”, and a good sense of belonging. You will feel a sense of peace and harmony with yourself, and life in general.

What does a blocked solar plexus feel like? ›

When your solar plexus is injured or out of balance, you not only feel abdominal pain, but also can feel out of sorts. You may even have an uncomfortable feeling in your gut as well as experience fatigue, weight gain, and digestive issues.

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What happens when solar plexus chakra is balanced? ›

Signs of a balanced solar plexus chakra

You feel confident in your choices and actions. You feel empowered and excited about what you're doing. You have a strong sense of self-worth. You're not intimidated by challenges.

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How do you clear a solar plexus blockage? ›

Practicing Solar Plexus Chakra yoga poses or Sun Salutations in front of the sun can restore this energy center and help you regain emotional stability. If you cannot go outside, try to visualize the sun and feel its warmth and power light you up inside.

What are the symptoms of solar plexus chakra opening? ›

Solar Plexus Chakra Opening Symptoms

Your digestive fire is burning appropriately.
You feel comfortable and at ease within your identity.
You source great strength from your personal power.

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What damages the solar plexus chakra? ›

As the solar plexus is about power, any problems with authority or being controlled can cause issues here. People who had very over-protective parents or, conversely, those who had to take on the 'parent' role at a very young age may also experience imbalance in this chakra.

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What blocked chakra causes weight gain? ›

The root chakra, Muladhara, meaning “base support” in Sanskrit, is located at the base of the spine, encompassing the sacrum, pelvic floor and first three spinal vertebrae. It's associated with survival, physical stability, grounding and more. Signs of a blocked root chakra include: Weight problems.

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What blocks manipura? ›

The manipura chakra is often blocked by negative emotions and lack of self-confidence, which can lead to digestive disorders and low self-esteem.

What heals the solar plexus chakra? ›

Crystals and Gemstones:

To heal the solar plexus, wear yellow crystals like citrine, yellow jasper, or amber. These stones are associated with the solar plexus chakra and can help balance its energy. Crystals vibrate at specific frequencies.

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How to awaken solar plexus chakra? ›

Yoga poses for solar plexus chakra:

Dhanurasana (bow pose)
Kapalabhati pranayama or breath of fire.
High Lunge Twist with Anjali mudra (prayer pose)
Parvritta Trikonasana (revolved triangle pose)
Vajroli Mudra.
Bhujangasana (cobra pose)

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Which chakra should be unblocked first? ›

For centuries, many spiritual traditions have held that the root chakra is the grounding foundation of the chakra system. If your root chakra is out of balance, it's believed that the other chakras in your body will be too. If you're new to chakra work, the root chakra is a great place to start.

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What does the solar plexus chakra do? ›

The solar plexus chakra governs the fire element inside of you. It is your strength, your vitality, your ego, your willpower, your stamina, your inner power. It's the centre where you get things done and your sense of self.

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What body pain do you get from blocked chakra? ›

Physical imbalances in the root chakra include problems in the legs, feet, rectum, tailbone, immune system, male reproductive parts and prostrate gland. Those with imbalances here are also likely to experience issues of degenerative arthritis, knee pain, sciatica, eating disorders, and constipation.