What Is The Solar Plexus Chakra?
What Is The Solar Plexus Chakra?
The third chakra, or solar plexus chakra, has interesting energy that’s kind of hard to describe, but as soon as you feel it, you know what it is. It’s not necessarily warm and comforting like the root chakra or grounding like the sacral chakra. It’s quite the opposite, which might be why it’s often referred to as your power center or fire chakra. Here are some things you should know about the solar plexus chakra in general and how to balance it if it feels off-kilter.
Introduction
It’s no secret that we get a lot of questions about energy centers, so we’re back with another beginners guide. This time it’s all about what is known as the power center. In simple terms, it can be described as our ability to determine when and how to use power constructively. It's located between our belly button and rib cage at around 10 inches from our physical body (energy flow). So today we're diving into what makes up your solar plexus chakra (3rd chakra), and more importantly—how you can work with it. Let's begin...
The Role of The Solar Plexus Chakra
The Solar Plexus Chakra regulates physical energy, decision-making, and personal power. It’s often compared to a fire burning inside of us and it can be used to propel us forward or hold us back. Learning how to utilize your 3rd chakra positively will help you create a life of stability and balance – in other words, stability at home, in your relationships, at work, and within yourself. The easiest way to figure out if your 3rd chakra is working properly: Do you feel pulled toward something meaningful outside of yourself daily? If not, consider what you can do to restore balance through your higher power (e.g., spirituality).
How To Work With The Solar Plexus Chakra
This part of you keeps you grounded, focused, and balanced. Chances are that if you find yourself feeling anxious, angry, or powerless, it’s due to an imbalance in your third chakra. Practicing techniques that bring balance to your 3rd chakra will not only help create a feeling of inner peace but also have a positive effect on your external relationships. Here are some ways to bring about emotional harmony: Start meditating for ten minutes every day. This doesn’t mean sitting with your eyes closed; try walking meditation or even running meditation instead. Meditate at times when your energy seems heightened—in the early day before work or around sunset, for example—or when it seems like there’s too much energy in one particular area of your body.
Conclusion
The Solar Plexus Chakra influences our sense of personal power and achievement, so if it’s unbalanced it can manifest as a lack of self-confidence. This chakra represents your ego, individuality, and survival instincts. Your emotional reactions are also governed by your solar plexus. When you have a strong sense of emotional security in yourself and your life, you find it easier to let go of fears and emotional attachments that drain you physically, mentally, or emotionally. You are better able to resist peer pressure and don’t feel controlled by what others think about you or demand from you.