The Solar Plexus is the third energy center that is yellow and is positioned in the soft space beneath the sternum. It is associated with our personal power and relates to our self-esteem, self-confidence and personal identity.
This chakra is also responsible for our digestion and metabolism. Listed below are the effects when the chakra is imbalanced and ways to balance it.
Associated with abdominal organs -liver, pancreas, gall bladder, spleen, stomach & intestines
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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