Solar Plexus Chakra

 January- Solar Plexus Chakra

Power, Self-esteem, strength. Personal will and Identity

Element: FIRE. 

Location: Between navel and solar plexus. 

Color: YELLOW

Body sense: Sight.  

Herbs/scents: Lemon, Ginger and Grapefruit

Crystals: Tigers Eye, Amber and Topaz

BLOCKED

This chakra focuses on identity in action. Mental symptoms if blocked would be: lack of self worth, controlling instincts, neediness, and lack of inertia or motivation. Under or over achieving are both symptoms of an imbalanced solar plexus chakra. Physical symptoms would be: inability to digest properly, constipation, inability to absorb nutrients, IBS, etc.

OPENED

When opened, you have a feeling of empowerment and purpose, and you have a sense of who you are and why you're here. Use spiritual practices like aromatherapy, meditation and prayer. Let go of the things you depend on to define who you are such as your job or bank account, so that you don't depend on external sources for happiness. Focus on inner strength and spiritual identity. Once you do this, let your purpose drive you to action; make goals and allow forward momentum in your life.

Mudra: Agni

Performing this Solar Plexus Mudra in meditation or yoga stimulates your ‘agni’ or digestive fire, which aids digestion and ignites our inner light. With your conscious mind wide awake, you’ll gain clarity on your life and boost your self-esteem. 

To activate your Manipura or Solar Plexus Chakra with the Agni Mudra, fold your ring finger into your palm and gently rest the base of your thumb over the top of your ring finger. 

https://www.arhantayoga.org/blog/complete-guide-to-mudras-and-benefits/

Affirmations (I DO)

-I stand in my personal power  -I am ambitious and capable  

-I have the courage to create positive change in my life    

-I forgive myself for past mistakes and learn from them   

Goals for month:

-Listen to crystal singing bowl note for solar plexus daily (HERE and HERE)

-Repeat seed word RAM and use Agni mudra while meditating

-Hold tigers eye or topaz. Focus on the color yellow, and also on the element of fire. 

-Last month was about tending to our creativity and innate passion; this month is about adding an element of action. Throughout the month, ponder and meditate on your purpose, power, and goals. Because so many people are setting goals for the year in January, it's very on-theme, but instead of making a list of things you want to accomplish, make a vision board or collage depicting who you want to be. Write down things that person would do. Focus on the best version of yourself, and the actions (the doing) will follow.

-Eat Yellow foods. Also add healthy fats to your diet to help absorb nutrients. Focus on what else needs to be ADDED to your diet, not taken away.