There are 7 energy systems in a human body according to Indian tradition. The Solar Plexus Chakra is one of them. In our previous posts we have discussed the first two chakras Root chakra (Muladhara) and Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana). Now we are going to discuss the third chakra called Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura). If you want to know about these all main seven chakras of the human body briefly then you can read one of our other articles in which we have discussed all seven chakras, their names, meanings and much more in a brief. But in this post we will discuss Solar Plexus Chakra in depth. Let’s start it with the meaning of Manipura.
solar plexus chakra meaning
The Solar Plexus Chakra also known as manipura is the third chakra of the human body among the seven. The word ‘Manipura’ comes from Sanskrit in which ‘Mani’ means gem and ‘Pura’ means city. It is translated as the ‘City of jewels’ or “Lustrous gem of the city”. There are some specifications of Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura Chakra):
- Color: Yellow
- Location: Somewhere at the Naval
- Element: Fire
- Petals: Ten
- Mantra: Ram
These were some characteristics of Naval chakra or Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura Chakra). Further in this post we will discuss how to know if your Solar Plexus Chakra or Manipura is blocked.
blocked solar plexus chakra symptoms
Now you may ask yourself, ‘How do I know if my solar plexus chakra is blocked?’ There are lots of symptoms that can be noticed during the unbalanced Solar Plexus Chakra. Let’s discuss them one by one:
- Physical symptoms: There might be different types of physical issues like digestive issues, feeling tired, weight gain and loss issues, overeating etc.
- Mental Symptoms: There might be some mental or emotional issues like low confidence, feeling pathless, mood swings issues, anger issues, procrastination issues etc.
- Spiritual Symptoms: There might be some spiritual issues like lack of connection with the divine, lack of focus, feeling lost, lack of peace in mind etc.
These were a few symptoms. There are much more than this so now if you are thinking to balance this Solar Plexus Chakra then it is possible with some yoga and meditation. Let’s know how we can unblock this Solar Plexus Chakra or Manipura.
solar plexus chakra healing
How do I unblock my solar plexus chakra? If you have this question in your mind too then don’t worry below we have discussed seven most effective healing methods to unblock Solar Plexus Chakra:
1. Meditation
Focus on the area where solar plexus chakra is located. To practice meditation, find a peaceful place and sit in a calm position. For further introductions you can read our other posts.
2. Yoga and Exercise
Do some yoga asanas like warrior pose, navasana (boat pose) etc and body exercises which strengthens your core muscles and helps to connect with naval chakra or Solar Plexus Chakra.
3. Self Care
Always know about yourself as much as you can. Know your likes & dislikes. Set your life goals and take actions towards it. Show gratitude towards everything you have right now and write a journal every day.
4. Sunlight
You must go outside and walk in the sunlight. Spending time in nature will not only improve your physical health but it will also help to improve your mental health. So spend at least 15 to 20 minutes everyday in nature.
5. Healthy Diet
Eating healthy food is very important for your health. Try to eat yellow colored food like bananas, papaya and also include green vegetables in your diet. It helps a lot to balance solar plexus chakra.
6. solar plexus chakra affirmations
There are powerful affirmations that can help you to heal solar plexus chakra. Here are some of these positive affirmations:
I am motivated, persistent and successful.
I am a strong and capable person.
I am worthy of love, respect and happiness.
I am proud of who I am.
I have the power to create change.
7. solar plexus chakra crystals
There are lots of crystals with their unique properties which can help to open solar plexus chakra.Amber, tiger’s eye, Citrine, Yellow Jasper etc are some examples. To use these crystals you can keep them with yourself and meditate with them or you can use these crystals in your jewellery. So that it can attract positive energy into your life.
Hopefully you got all the points and they will help you to heal your Solar Plexus Chakra. We have discussed only seven methods in this post but you can explore more methods on your own and you can also read our other posts for more reference. Now we will discuss what are the opening symptoms of solar plexus chakra.
Opening symptoms of solar plexus chakra
When the solar plexus chakra starts to get open or balanced there are physical, mental and emotional symptoms that happen in the body. Let’s start from physical symptoms of solar plexus chakra opening.
Physical Symptoms
You can feel more energetic and a little bit warmer around your solar plexus chakra area. You will experience better digestion and less stomach problems.
Mental symptoms
You will feel more focus and more clear towards your life goals and you will be able to take right decisions without fear of anything. You will be more confident and will have higher self belief. The creativity of your brain will be on the top and your brain will be sharper than ever.
Emotional Symptoms
You will be able to control your emotions, especially the anger which is the biggest enemy of anyone. You will have control over your anger issues. You will feel more motivated towards your dreams to fulfil them. Overall your emotions will get balanced and you will have an control over your senses and emotions.
These were just a few symptoms of solar plexus chakra opening so do not bound your knowledge and explore more. Also try these things on your own and must share your experiences here in the comments.
Conclusion
In this post we have discussed everything about Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura). If you want to explore more chakras of the human body then you can read our other posts we have discussed about other chakras as well. Always remember that only reading them can’t bring any change into your life so try to practice yoga and meditation to explore these chakras. Hope you got some benefit from this post. Share it with your family and friends too so that they can also get some benefit from this knowledge. Thank you for reading this article and also explore our other interesting post on yoga, chakra and angel numbers.
