The solar plexus chakra — the final of the lower chakras that relate to the physical realm. As the name implies, it is our sun. Our light. The light that lives within us that extends and emanates outside of us. It the source of our personal power. Our confidence, purpose, authenticity, willpower and identity live here. It’s who we are at our core. Our magnetism, and energetic essence that is felt by those around us.
The solar plexus is our drive. It is the fire within us that gives us fuel to follow our purpose, and forge a new path. It relates to our personal freedom. And leads us to our own transformation. It is all about the self (self-worth, self-trust, self-confidence, and self-authority). It is the light within us that illuminates our path.
It is our gut instinct providing us with clarity and direction. Leading and guiding us. When we’re connected to this power center, it supports us in carrying out our unique purpose in the world. It’s the energy that gives us the power to bring our desires and ideas, that live in our sacral, to life. This energy simultaneously has the power to give life to our dreams, and brings our dreams to life. It fuels our momentum and feeds our direction. Forever burning and transforming. A self-sustaining energy that we have the power to kindle and ignite. And as we feed it, it feeds us in return. Giving us the power to propel us forward and ignite our personal power within, our purpose. Our direction. Our beautifully transformative force.
Today’s Practice: In what ways are you dimming your light/not honoring your personal power? Is there something you’ve been thinking about doing that you haven’t taken action on because it looks different than what everyone else is doing/how everyone else is doing things? Remember we all have our own unique process, path and purpose. And your way of doings things will reflect your inner light and power. What’s one action step you can take today to get back into alignment with your personal power?
Sanskrit Name: Manipura
Location: in between upper abdomen and breastbone/stomach area
Element: Fire
Color: Yellow
Wear the color yellow, eat yellow foods, work with yellow crystals to strengthen this energy center
Affirmation: I am confident & authentic
Mantra: RAM
Practice chanting this. The vibration of this sound is said to activate and cleanse this energy center
Sound: ‘oh’ as in go
Practice chanting this sound and focus on the vibration of the sound in your body
Frequency: 528 hz
Facilitates self healing and positive transformation. Also know as the “love frequency” and is said to bring transformation and an increased amount of love energy, clarity of mind, awareness, and inner peace. Meditate or listen to this frequency (can be found on Spotify or YouTube)
Aromatherapy: Rosemary, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Grapefruit, Chamomile.