The third chakra, known as Manipura in Sanskrit, is the solar plexus chakra. Located in the center of the upper abdomen, just above the navel and below the rib cage, it is a key component of the body’s energetic system. This chakra is responsible for personal power, identity, and self-worth.. It’s the seat of your will—your ability to make decisions, take action, and move through life with confidence.
When your solar plexus is in balance, you feel focused, driven, and clear about your purpose. You’re able to take action without hesitation, and you trust your inner compass. But when this chakra is blocked or overactive, it can lead to feelings of insecurity, indecisiveness, burnout, or the need to control. Learning how to connect with the solar plexus chakra can help you reclaim your inner fire and navigate life with more steadiness and self-trust.
Where is the Solar Plexus located?
The solar plexus chakra sits in the upper abdomen, just above the navel and below the rib cage. Anatomically, it aligns with the stomach, liver, pancreas, and diaphragm.
Both physically and energetically, this area is often referred to as your core. It’s where you “feel” things in your gut, like that fluttery sensation in your solar plexus before a big decision. The breath, particularly diaphragmatic breathing, holds a deep connection to this chakra, capable of either regulating or dysregulating your emotional state based on its application.
Spiritual Meaning of the Solar Plexus Chakra
The solar plexus chakra is the seat of your inner authority, where your ego, will, and higher self converge. It embodies action, purpose, and personal sovereignty. A healthy Manipura empowers you to not only internalize your values but to act on them, make empowered choices, follow through, and confidently assert yourself. This chakra fosters a strong sense of identity, free from the need for external validation.
On a deeper level, the solar plexus teaches that true power isn’t forceful—it’s grounded and directed. You learn to lead your life from a place of integrity rather than ego. The spiritual affirmation that aligns with this chakra is simple and strong: I can.
A balanced Manipura chakra helps you:
- Take confident action
- Trust your instincts
- Set healthy boundaries
- Pursue goals with discipline
When out of balance, you might feel:
- Powerless or unmotivated
- Overly aggressive or controlling
- Constantly seeking validation
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Yoga Poses for the Solar Plexus Chakra
Certain yoga postures can help activate and strengthen the solar plexus chakra by engaging your core and stimulating digestion. These include:
- Navasana (Boat Pose) – Builds core strength and focus
- Parivrtta Utkatasana (Twisted Chair Pose) – Stimulates digestion and detoxifies
- Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) – Opens the front body and activates abdominal organs
Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose) – Twists the torso and massages the digestive organs - Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) – Warms the body and taps into solar energy
Practicing these regularly can bring more balance to your third chakra and help regulate your energy levels and confidence.
Solar Plexus Chakra Meditation
When you feel scattered or uncertain, meditation can help you reconnect with your sense of self. A solar plexus chakra meditation may involve visualizing a golden yellow sun radiating warmth from your center. With each inhale, you imagine this light expanding. With each exhale, you release doubt or fear.
This style of meditation helps improve focus, willpower, and emotional clarity. It invites you to sit with the parts of yourself that may feel small or stuck, and offer them warmth and space to grow. You can pair your breathwork with a mantra like I am strong, capable, and grounded in my truth.
🟡 Try this free Solar Plexus Chakra Meditation on Insight Timer.
More Practices to Unblock Your Solar Plexus Chakra
Solar Plexus Crystals
Working with crystals is one way to support your solar plexus chakra, especially if you’re drawn to tactile or visual healing practices. For optimal resonance with this chakra, consider incorporating stones such as citrine, tiger’s eye, and yellow jasper. These can be worn as jewelry, carried, or placed on the upper abdomen during periods of rest.. Their golden hues reflect the element of fire and the energy of self-trust.
Affirmations for the Solar Plexus Chakra
Spoken affirmations can help rewire limiting beliefs that often stem from childhood or social conditioning. Repeating phrases like I trust myself, I am confident and capable, or I know my worth can reinforce the neural pathways that support action, resilience, and self-esteem. Try speaking them aloud in the mirror or writing them down in your journal before starting your day.
Mudra for the Solar Plexus
The Rudra Mudra is often used to activate the energy of the third chakra. To practice it, bring the tips of your index and ring fingers to touch your thumb while extending your other two fingers. Sit comfortably, rest your hands on your knees, and breathe into your belly. This mudra is said to enhance digestion, ignite motivation, and support physical strength, making it a powerful complement to other chakra-balancing practices.
How to Heal the Solar Plexus Chakra
Healing the solar plexus chakra often involves examining your relationship to control, self-worth, and purpose. For some, that might mean learning to take up more space. For others, it may require letting go of perfectionism or the need to prove yourself.
A healing journey might include practices like breathwork, therapy, trauma-informed yoga, or even simply making one small choice each day that reflects your deeper values. Practices such as Kapalabhati pranayama or Breath of Fire can help energize and clear this area, especially when you’re feeling low-energy or emotionally stagnant. Fire rituals, candle meditations, and even spending time in the sun can also be supportive.
Healing doesn’t happen overnight. But each time you show up for yourself with clarity and intention, you’re strengthening the solar plexus—and with it, your capacity to live fully and fearlessly.
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