- 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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