Solar Plexus
Sanskrit Name: Manipura
- Mani: Jewel
- Pura: Dwelling Place
- The word Manipura translates to, “city of jewels”, “seat of gems”
Physical Location: 2 inches above the navel, base of the sternum
Earth’s Location: Uluru & Kata Tjuta, two enormous rock formations in Australia 
Gland: Endocrine Exocrine Gland Pancreas, Outer adrenal cortex , regulates metabolism
Organs/Regions: Abdomen, Stomach, Upper Intestines, Liver, Gallbladder, Spleen, Middle Spine
Element: Fire 
Deities: Sekhmet (Egypyt), Ra (Egypt), Surya (Hindu), Agni (Hindu), Hanuman (Hindu monkey God), Indra (Hindu)
Planet(s) Sun 
Mantra: RAM – the Seed Mantra of the Manipura Chakra. Pronounced RAHHHM.
Color: Yellow 
– Invigorating color of happiness, optimism, & inspirational action, relationship with Sun & Fire
Metal: Iron
Crystals: Yellow Citrine, Yellow Topaz, Gold Tiger’s Eye, Rutilated Quartz
Essential Oils/Incense: Rosewood, Rosemary, Bergamot, Geranium, Clary Sage
Meditation for the Solar Plexus Chakra is an excellent way to connect with this Chakra
Image Representation: A circle having 10 petals in which inscribed a triangle pointing downward
Senses: Vision 
(also known as the lower third eye)
Yoga:
- Sun Salutation, Boat Pose, Firefly Pose, Bow Pose
Solar Plexus Yoga Playlist - provided by @crystal5
Food: Corn 
, Squash, Pineapple 
, Beans 
, Banana 
, Peppers 
, Brown Rice 
, Oats, Turmeric, Ginger
Through ages 15 & 21 proactivity of the development of your feelings, fear, harmony, philosophy, wisdom, & spirituality plus how each interacts with your feelings. Developing a sense of who you are.
It is characterized by attracting energy from the cosmos & then distributing it throughout the body. “Radiate your strength throughout the world.” Manifestation of the will, personal strength, & mental skills. It assists in converting materials into energy to power your body.
Overactive
- Sense of self is out of alignment
- Pride, Egotism, & Demanding/Dominating behaviors
- Lack of Self Discipline
- Being overly critical
- Blurred Vision may be excess energy running through this chakra
Underactive
- Anxiety & it’s many forms
- Feelings of being drained of energy
- Poor Digestion
- Lack of Self-Discipline
Sources:
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Cantrell, Leigh. Chakras for Beginners: A Complete Guide to the Seven Chakras, Their Importance and Their Impact on Your Life . Amazon.com Services LLC, 2021.
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Pfender, April, and Enya Todd. The Complete Guide to Chakras: Activating the 12-Chakra Energy System for Balance and Healing . Rockridge Press, 2020.
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Alcantara, Margarita, and Tom Bingham. Chakra Healing: A Beginner’s Guide to Self-Healing Techniques That Balance the Chakras . Fall River Press, 2019.
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Ashish. “Solar Plexus (Manipura): Meaning, Location, and Symptoms of Blocked / Balance.” Fitsri , 9 July 2022, Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura): Everything You Should Know About It - Fitsri.
