Solar-Plexus Chakra

  • The Solar Plexus is the third energy center that is positioned in the soft space beneath the sternum.
  • It is associated with the color yellow which relates to our personal power, self-esteem, self-confidence and personal identity.
  • This chakra is linked to our digestion and metabolism and is associated with abdominal organs- liver, pancreas, gall bladder, spleen, stomach & intestines.

Listed below are the effects when the chakra is imbalanced and ways to balance it.

When Imbalanced

  • Physical Effects
    • Eating disorders
    • Constipation/diarrhea
    • Diabetes
    • Colon problems
  • Emotional Effects
    • Low self-esteem
    • Lack of confidence
    • Quick to anger
  • Spiritual Effects
    • Lack of direction
    • Feelings of being stuck

How to Balance

  • Focus on nutrition (yellow foods help balance this chakra)
    • Pineapple
    • Bananas
    • Lemons
    • Sweet corn
  • Yoga Poses
    • The boat pose – forces energy into your core & helps to balance digestion
    • The classical forward bend – helps blood circulation, prevents constipation & improves absorption of nutrients
    • The bow pose – massages the liver and pancreas & helps remove toxins 
  • Deep breathing exercises
    • Expands the diaphragm where the solar plexus is located to reduce stress
    • Can also help lower heart rate & blood pressure

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Resources

1. https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/7-chakras
2. https://www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/chakras-yoga-for-beginners/intro-third-navel-chakra/
3. https://www.health.com/solar-plexus-8404612

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