The solar plexus chakra is the third energy center in the Hindu chakra system, associated with the liver and pancreas, and represented by the color yellow. It is linked to the manifestation of ego tendencies and can cause physical and mental imbalances if dysfunctional. Meditators use aromatherapy and color therapy to balance it.
The solar plexus chakra, or manipura in Sanskrit, is a subtle energy center located midway between the human navel and the base of the sternum. It is primarily known as the “power” chakra and is considered to be the third energy center in the Hindu chakra system, which has seven major energy centers in total. He is represented by the color yellow, sometimes with hints of red and orange contained within his images. It is commonly depicted as a 10 petal lotus flower which corresponds to the 10 Factors of Spiritual Ignorance, which include negative human traits such as jealousy and shame. A balanced solar plexus chakra will assist an individual in expressing their selfish will through action without requiring the submission of others.
Like the other chakras within the system, the manipura is associated with parts of the human anatomy. It is best known for its association with the liver and pancreas, making it the most commonly contemplated chakra in diagnosing problems with digestion and food metabolism. Some debilitating conditions that can be due to solar plexus chakra imbalance are diabetes, ulcers, and acid reflux. It is also associated with the sense of sight; having a dysfunctional manipura can lead to vision problems.
Chi, or life force energy, works its way through the chakra system and is said to develop the intricacies of human personalities and auric fields. The energy begins as a neutral force in the base chakra and then travels up the energy system, where it becomes a desire in the second chakra. As energy moves through the third centre, or solar plexus chakra, the manifestations of our ego tendencies come to the fore. A person with an underdeveloped or dysfunctional manipura may be depressed or withdrawn and suffer from low self-esteem. If a person has hyperactive or exaggerated manipura, he may have a tendency to bully others or suffer from delusional thoughts.
The solar plexus chakra has other associations as well. It is thought to vibrate at the frequency of “E” on the musical scale. Many people who work with the subtle energy chakra system will meditate with this vibration to encourage the solar plexus chakra to function properly. The astrological signs of manipura are Scorpio and Aries, and its corresponding planets are Mars and the Sun. Meditators sometimes practice aromatherapy with the associated scents of rosemary and lavender, and color therapy with amber, tiger’s eye and citrine.
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