Third Chakra - Solar Plexus (called Manipura in Sanskrit)
Written by Mariana Visser
Solar Plexus Chakra
Colour: Yellow
The gemstones: Citrine, Topaz, and Yellow Calcite.
Element: Fire
Body sense: Sight
Key issues: Power, fear, anxiety, introversion
Associated spinal area: Seventh & eight thoracic vertebrae
Physiological system: Metabolic/digestive
Nerve plexus: Solar Plexus
Physical action: Digestion
Mental action: Power
Emotional action: Expansiveness
Spiritual action: Growth
Endocrine gland: Islets of Langerhans (groups of cells in the Pancreas)
Chakra qualities: Transducing solar and pranic energy
The gemstones: Citrine, Topaz, and Yellow Calcite.
Element: Fire
Body sense: Sight
Key issues: Power, fear, anxiety, introversion
Associated spinal area: Seventh & eight thoracic vertebrae
Physiological system: Metabolic/digestive
Nerve plexus: Solar Plexus
Physical action: Digestion
Mental action: Power
Emotional action: Expansiveness
Spiritual action: Growth
Endocrine gland: Islets of Langerhans (groups of cells in the Pancreas)
Chakra qualities: Transducing solar and pranic energy
Location:
It is located two inches below the breastbone in the center behind the stomach.
The third chakra is the center of personal power, the place of ego, of passions, impulses, anger and strength. It is also the center for astral travel and astral influences, receptivity of spirit guides and for psychic development.
When the Third Chakra is out of balance you may lack confidence, be confused, worry about what others think, feel that others are controlling your life, and may be depressed. Physical problems may include digestive difficulties, liver problems, diabetes, nervous exhaustion, and food allergies. When balanced you may feel cheerful, outgoing, have self-respect, expressive, enjoy taking on new challenges, and have a strong sense of personal power.
The body parts for this chakra include the stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, and small intestine.
It is located two inches below the breastbone in the center behind the stomach.
The third chakra is the center of personal power, the place of ego, of passions, impulses, anger and strength. It is also the center for astral travel and astral influences, receptivity of spirit guides and for psychic development.
When the Third Chakra is out of balance you may lack confidence, be confused, worry about what others think, feel that others are controlling your life, and may be depressed. Physical problems may include digestive difficulties, liver problems, diabetes, nervous exhaustion, and food allergies. When balanced you may feel cheerful, outgoing, have self-respect, expressive, enjoy taking on new challenges, and have a strong sense of personal power.
The body parts for this chakra include the stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, and small intestine.
Chakra
- What is a Chakra: Every chakra has a corresponding organ and its effects on the endocrine system
- Base or Root Chakra
- Sacred Chakra
- Solar Plexus
- Heart Chakra
- Throat Chakra
- Third Eye or Brow Chakra
- Crown Chakra
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