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  • Kinlee Hawkins, RYT

The Solar Plexus Chakra: Manipura

6/16/2016

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© Dirk Czarnota

"I stand up for myself.
I deserve a wonderful life.
I am positively empowered.
I am successful in all my ventures.  
I feel my own power.
I am free to choose in any situation.
​I accept responsibility for all of my decisions.
I act with courage and strength."

Chakras can be described as “SWIRLING WHEELS OF ENERGY that correspond to MASSIVE NERVE CENTERS in the body.”  There are a total of 7 Chakras which align the spine.  The Manipura Chakra is the center of VITALITY and in Sanskrit translates to “lustrous gem.”  

This Chakra has an effect like a magnet, attracting Prana from the Cosmos and is yellow like the SUN.  It is a SOURCE OF PERSON POWER and governs self-esteem, warrior energy, and the power of transformation.
Macipura is located between the navel and solar plexus, and it controls metabolism and digestion.  It is the seat of digestive fire, and it also regulates the function of the pancreas and digestive organs.

The Solar Plexus Chakra is the center of WILLPOWER.  Do you feel self-confident, have a strong sense of PURPOSE, and are SELF-MOTIVATED?  If yes, your third chakra is open and healthy!  

On the other hand…  Do you suffer from low self-esteem, have difficulty making decisions, and have anger or control issues?  If you answered yes, your Manipura Chakra is probably out of balance.  

Have no fear... YOGA is here!
Any posture that brings heat to the area of the solar plexus and strengthens your core is great for stimulating a sluggish third chakra.  These asanas include:

Boat Pose (Navasana )
Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
Seated Spinal Twist (Matsyandrasana)
Warrior Pose (Virabhadrasana)


Element: Fire
Color: Yellow
Sound: RAM
Gland: Pancreas and Adrenals

Strengthen your inner fire by practicing yoga daily and transform inertia into action.  You can do anything you put your mind to so use your personal power and move forward… Have fun out there!

Lots of Love and Light,
Kinlee
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