The solar plexus chakra is the “headquarter” of our personality. It is where we find our identity and it helps us fit into the norms of society through our personal strength, tenacity and the power of adaptability.
Its element is represented by fire. Fire is light, heat, energy and activity, and at the spiritual level, it represents enlightenment.
The solar plexus chakra is represented by the sun as the center of a person’s strength. Here we take the solar energy that nourishes, among other things, our spirit and the physical body, giving us vitality.
This chakra manages the nervous system, the stomach, the biliary bladder, the large intestine, the liver and the pancreas. Also, the entire digestive and muscular system are regulated by this chakra. Even the eyes are governed by the solar plexus chakra.
Problems with the digestive system, arthritis, diabetes and hypoglycemia are some physical health problems that may indicate a dysfunctional Manipura.
The most important functions of this chakra are to expose/express your feelings with courage, motivation, strength and happiness. When this chakra is charged with energy, it stimulates positive emotions that improve the level of confidence and courage to fulfill your dreams.
Consequently, these offer you the ability to make decisions, take proper action and be emotionally detached from problems no matter how difficult they may be.
The inability to work hard, procrastination, apathy, being dominated by personal habits and being controlled by others are some factors related to the imbalances in this chakra.
When the solar plexus chakra is balanced, you have a generally good mood, you are cheerful and optimistic, you respect yourself and others and can honestly express your feelings. You can trust yourself and have the courage to recognize your problems and take real actions to solve them.
You are flexible and solve your problems with a calm mind. You do not lose your temper easily – you are calm and confident, so you adopt effective conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies. You feel that you are your own master.
You have repressed emotions and feel like you cannot control your life. Often, this may be due to a job you do not like, a relationship that does not benefit you, or the fact that you do not live the life you want.
To check the cause of the imbalance, ask yourself the following questions: Do I control my life? Am I following my passions? Do I have enough time for my hobbies? Do I live the life I want?
Even if you may not immediately find the answer, dedicate time to understand your current situation through meditation or other forms of self-knowledge or self-discovery.
If the solar plexus chakra has too much energy, you tend to:
Here are some ways to balance your solar plexus chakra:
Yellow fruits and vegetables help clear and balance Manipura: yellow peppers, lemons, bananas, corn.
Carbohydrates and whole grains will provide your third chakra with a slow-burning power. Avoid foods that the body absorbs quickly, such as sugar, refined and processed foods. Thus, choose brown rice or whole grain cereals. It would also be great if you could add sunflower seeds to your diet for healthy fats.
Did you ever experience any of the signs above? If yes, how did you re-establish the balance of your Manipura?
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Good advice and an interesting blog as always. I have had a chronic nerve problem in my neck for about 15 years called cervical dystonia. Dystonia is a movement problem ranging all the way from writers cramp to putting a person in a wheelchair. By maintaining a healthy attitude toward this issue i am living a good, normal life. I believe in a clean mind, body and spirit and do all that I can to stay positive and centered in all areas of my life. I fully agree with your discussion of chakra's. I have found meditation and exercise an excellent way, for me, to deal with this and other issues in my life. In a situation like this I have found it necessary to understand that I am not my disorder. This is only a part of my totality as a human being.
Looks like my solar plexus is way over charged if that whole list applies to me.