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The Solar Plexus Chakra

Third Chakra - Manipura

Power

The third chakra, located in our solar plexus, connects to our ego, will, personal power and autonomy. When off-balance it can threaten our self-confidence, cause depression and confusion. When in balance it brings us harmony and protection, the feeling of being comfortable with oneself and others.

Location: Above Naval

Colour:‍ ‍Yellow

Element: Fire

Mantra: “I Do”

The solar Plexus chakra is linked to self-esteem, confidence, personal power, ego, strength and transformation.

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Signs of an Imbalanced Solar Plexus Chakra

  • Self-doubt

  • Anger

  • Control issues (either losing control or needing to be in control)

  • Fear of Failure

  • Indecision

  • Eating Disorders

  • Digestive problems

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Yoga Postures to Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra

Yoga postures which enable students to feel grounded, safe and firmly rooted can help balance the root chakra. Some popular options include:

  • Navasana - Boat Pose

  • Ashta Chandrasana - Crescent Lunge

  • Trikonasana - Triangle

  • Phalaka - Plank

  • Adho Mukha Svanasana - Downward Facing Dog

  • Apanasana - Knees to Chest Pose

  • Dhanurasana - Bow Pose

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Herbs to Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra

Herbs associated with balancing the solar plexus are those which help with confidence and empowerment.  They include ginger for warmth and motivation, peppermint for clarity and focus, chamomile for calm confidence, and rosemary for mental sharpness. Lemongrass is also used to refresh and uplift the spirit, while turmeric is valued for its bright, energising qualities. These herbs can be enjoyed as teas, used in aromatherapy, or included in mindful wellness rituals to support a greater sense of balance, self-belief and emotional resilience in everyday life. Popular options to use include:

  • Lemon Balm

  • Lemon Grass

  • Ginger

  • Peppermint

  • Milk Thistle

  • Turmeric

  • Chaomile

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Crystals to Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra

Uplifting and bright yellow crystals can be used to clear the solar plexus chakra. These include Crystals used to support balance in the solar plexus chakra include citrine for optimism and self-belief, tiger’s eye for courage and grounded determination, and yellow calcite for clarity and renewed energy. Amber is valued for its warm, uplifting presence, while pyrite encourages focus and inner strength. Your crystals can be carried, placed on the body during meditation, or kept in a space to inspire balance, resilience and a stronger connection to your sense of purpose. Any of the below options can be used to help balance this third chakra.

  • Yellow Jasper

  • Lemon Quartz

  • Yellow Topaz

  • Tiger’s Eye

  • Yellow Jade

  • Amber

  • Citrine

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Essential Oils to Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra

Energising and uplifting essential oils are most effective when it comes to the solar plexus chakra. Ginger is used for warmth and courage, lemon and bergamot for brightness and uplift, peppermint for clarity and renewed focus, and rosemary for mental strength. Cedarwood is popular because of its grounding, steadying qualities. These oils can be diffused, blended with a carrier oil for massage, or used during meditation to encourage a sense of empowerment and helping you reconnect with your purpose and self-belief.

  • Lemon

  • Lemon Grass

  • Frankincence

  • Bergamot

  • Rosemary

  • Sandalwood

  • Chamomile

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When the solar plexus chakra is balanced, we feel self-confident, driven, have clear goals in mind and are taking steps to work towards those goals. Digestion is healthy, and we feel energised and enthusiastic.

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