November 17, 2012
We’re continuing the Chakra Series today, with the Solar Plexus Chakra.
According to Hindu tradition, the
solar plexus chakra is the third chakra which often deals with raw emotions such as frustration, anger and intuitions. The solar plexus chakra or
manipura
which means ‘city or jewels’ or also commonly thought of as the
diamond, is the center of energy for feelings of sensitivity and power.
When the chakra is in balance, you feel confident, zealous, calm,
cheerful, and self respectful. It also ensures that you are expressive
about your feelings and that you are outgoing, flexible and can handle
problems with a calm mind. It is called the solar plexus chakra because
of its location being close to the solar nerve plexus.
Functions of the Solar Plexus Chakra
Maintaining physical health
This chakra manages the autonomic nervous system, stomach, gall
bladder, large intestine, liver, pancreas. Also the whole digestive
system and muscular system are governed by this chakra.
The solar plexus chakra is also responsible for cellular respiration.
Every system or organ in the body that can be visualized with fire to
fuel them or simply, those that produce energy, cause purification and
those that function or create movements utilizing this energy are all
administered by this chakra. Even the eyes are governed by the solar
plexus chakra.
Issues with the digestive system, arthritis, diabetes and
hypoglycemia are some diseases and physical problems connected to the
imbalance of this chakra.
The Seven Main Chakras
Emotions
Fiery emotions or raw emotions are controlled by this chakra. Thus
these emotions include anger, zeal, courage, confidence and frustration.
Also warm feelings such as joy, cheerfulness, and spontaneity are
controlled by manipura. Gut feelings or intuitions are also connected to
this chakra.
Depression, frustration, isolation, doubt, lethargy or anger are
signs of imbalance in this chakra. Removing the negative energies that
block the chakra goes a long way in helping it heal.
Balance
The solar plexus chakra requires everything to be well organized and
set up properly as it does not work well with disorder or chaos. It also
requires all the aspects of a given situation to be considered without
condoning.
Inability to deal with chaos is related to this chakra’s imbalance – as it cannot restore order.
Resolving conflicts
Peacefully resolving a conflict comes under this chakra’s domain. It
is the capability of bringing two groups to a solution without hurting
anyone and leaving everybody satisfied.
Actions and willpower
The most important function of this chakra is to exhibit feelings of
courage, motivation, strength and happiness. The prana or inner battery
of the body when fully charged releases energy to boost such emotions
enhancing the level of confidence and courage to fulfill one’s dreams.
Manipura is the key to which one can make decisions, the right actions
and face whatever life has in store.
Inability to work hard, procrastination, apathy, being dominated by
personal habits and being controlled by others are some factors related
to imbalances of this chakra.
Self respect
A balanced solar plexus chakra gives you a feeling that you are as
important as any other in your society. Thus allowing you to create or
negotiate boundaries for yourself and stand upright to those boundaries
without changing them. You will be able to judge what is good and what
is bad for yourself and avoid actions that have negative consequences.
You feel independent.
An imbalanced manipura will make you easily controlled by others;
you’ll lose self respect, do what others want you to but uncomfortable
with it and constantly worrying about what others think.
Clearing your solar plexus chakra
The following are ways to clear your solar plexus chakra:
- Spend some time in the sun
- Exercise and indulge in various sport activities
- Finish off tasks that you have left incomplete. Clean out a messy room, for example
- Put some effort in dressing up and grooming yourself. Look good and feel good
- Set a goal and achieve it. You can break the task into doable chunks
and make sure you take some breaks. You will feel good after you
complete the task
- Be more assertive. Make decisions and stick to them
- Use scents such as rosemary or lavender
- Decorate your room and turn it yellow so that it gives you energy and spirit
- Remember that you are strong and worthy of all your desires. Stand up for yourself and accept challenges
Reiki Healing for the Solar Plexus Chakra
Reiki practitioners might have their own technique for balancing the
solar plexus chakra, below is just one of the methods that many find
effective.
The Solar Plexus Chakra Symbol
- Place your hands above the navel to trigger the energy center, and start sending Reiki energy
- Some practitioners recommend that for females, rotate to the left
and males, rotate to the right – but others disagree. Try both ways and
see what feels right for you.
- Mantras can also be used which in this case is the tone of E for the
mantra ‘ram’. The vibrations caused during the delivery of this mantra
will cause the negative energies to flow out of the chakra.
- Aromatherapy can also be used with lavender, rosemary and bergamot to unblock the chakra
- If you’re into gemstones, use as amber, yellow topaz, tiger’s eye, and citrine
While going through the healing process, you may see visions of sunlight and sunflower :).
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