The Solar Plexus Chakra

The Solar Plexus Chakra

Location- The solar plexus, which is several inches below the ribcage.

Function- This chakra is all about valuing, loving and accepting yourself, being playful, being confident in your abilities, feeling free to direct your own life and make decisions that are healthy for you, and expressing yourself and your truth in a powerful way. This chakra is the source of your ego and willpower and is the source from which we take action, are able to meet challenges, and feel good and in harmony with ourselves and life.

Overactive Symptoms- being overly aggressive, dominating, controlling, stubborn, arrogant, and competitive.   

Underactive Symptoms- having low self esteem and being overly critical of yourself or judging yourself, weak willpower, easily manipulated, having low energy, is passive and unreliable.

Ways to Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra:

Color- Yellow

Stones- Citrine, Yellow/Golden calcite, Tiger Eye, Topaz, Sunstone, Amber

Element- Fire

Affirmations- 

                    I honor myself.

                    I am authentic.

                    I live my life with integrity.

                    I choose the best for myself.

                    I have the power to manifest my dreams.

                    I direct my own life.

                    I can. I will. I do.

                    I am at peace with myself.

                    I am open to the fullness of my power.

                    I harness my personal power.

                    In challenging situations I am relaxed and focused on positive outcomes.

                    I have the right to act.

                    I love and accept myself.
                    I am strong and courageous.
                    I am worthy of love, kindness, and respect.
                    I am free to choose in any situation.
                    I seek opportunities for personal and spiritual growth.
                    I am at peace with myself.

Musical Note- “E” note

Yoga/ Exercise- Any exercise but especially exercise that strengthens the core, such as Pilates.

Practical Life Application- Healthy risk taking, fun makeovers- makeup, hair, wardrobe, skincare- to improve your looks and therefore self esteem, saying “no” and setting boundaries (under active chakra), goal setting and healthy discipline, learning how to be emphatic towards others (for excessive).

Meditations for the Solar Plexus Chakra:

Sound- Ram (pronounced “rahm”)

Mudra Meditation- With your fingers straight, touching at the top and pointing forward, form a V with your thumbs crossed right over left. While chanting the sound Ram, concentrate on the area of the sacral chakra.  Do this for 7-10 breaths, chanting the sound several times with each breath.

Music Meditation- Tibetan singing bowl music meditation 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtYonwC5DAI