Respect for each other is a common principle… if you want your rights then you also have to be conscious of the rights of others… Balancing this chakra can be achieved by selfless service, serving others without desire for reward.
- Harish Johari and Will Geraets, The Wisdom Teachings of Harish Johari on the Mahabharata

The solar-plexus chakra also known as Manipura Chakra in Sanskrit (mani- gems; pura- city) is the third chakra located in the solar plexus, naval area of the body. It plays a part in the pancreas gland and this is where you find your inner strength, power, and self-control. One would also want to help others find these qualities within themselves… or weaken them.

Astrological link: Sun

Element: Fire

Color: Yellow

Sense: Sight

Massage: Shoulders, arms, stomach

Sound/Mantra: RANG (ra- earth, originates in the belly region; ng- mind) when chanted together, it is said that it increases the digestive fire and may help to live a long life. It can also be said as RAM. Regardless they will sound the same because of the noise we make when saying M or NG (ends up sounding like a hum).

Affirmations:

I AM Creative

I AM Powerful

I AM Worthy

I AM Confident

Foods:

Oats, rice, rye, farro and teff are great for fire energy but make sure you soak them first for easy digestion. lentils, chickpeas and beans are a great addition to curries, dhals and soups.

Spices: turmeric, ginger, cumin and cinnamon are all heating yet still anti-inflammatory spices which make them perfect for nourishing the third chakra.

Yellow foods: bananas, corn, pineapple, yellow capsicums, chamomile and lemons.

Essential Oils:

Rosewood, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Rose, Frankincense, Myrrh, and Chamomile.

Crystals:

Amber, Citrine, Lemon Quartz, Yellow Jasper, Yellow Tourmaline, Tigers Eye.

Yoga:

A yoga routine for this Chakra is (which also benefits kundalini energy which I will discuss about in a later post)

Balanced Solar Plexus:

One will have the potential of engaging in your highest intellect and obtaining hidden wisdom. One will be confident and energetic; with the willingness to help others, relating to others from a place of equality and cooperation. You have the balance of acting impulsively and you will think things through. You are an empowering being, Genuine in humility and aligned/centered.

Imbalanced Solar-Plexus:

If you are arrogant, power hungry, restless, aggressive, egotistical, off-center, and uncaring, then those are signs your solar-plexus chakra is not balanced.

Understanding the solar-plexus chakra helps us understand how we have to move for the grater good of humanity and the planet. Working out of nonviolence and standing up for oneself and others. Remember, “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.” — Mahatma Gandhi

Now we can move on to the Heart Chakra

Solar Plexus Chakra