The Solar Plexus Chakra

Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)

The Solar Plexus Chakra governs our ability to be self-confident and to control our own lives.

Location: The upper abdomen in the stomach area.

Emotional problems affecting the Solar Plexus Chakra: Traumatic experiences can block the proper function of this chakra, causing eating disorders, sense of perfectionism and criticism towards people or the self. For this chakra, meditation and diet are key points of the treatment as the individual must channel his/her energy into the right direction, surrounding her/himself with positivity.

Physical health problems affecting the Solar Plexus Chakra: digestive issues. As a general rule, a tailored, soothing diet will treat the digestive dysfunctions.

Color: Yellow

Healing exercises: Reiki therapy is known to speed up the healing process.

Healing foods: Foods colored in yellow (corn), cereals and fiber (granola, whole bread), teas (mint, chamomile, rosemary herbs).