How to Activate Power, Strength, Ambition: Manipura Chakra -

The Manipura Chakra, also known as the Solar Plexus Chakra, is the energetic center located in the upper abdomen, near the diaphragm. Representing our sense of self-esteem, personal power, and willpower, the Manipura Chakra plays a crucial role in shaping our confidence, motivation, and sense of purpose.

Understanding the Manipura Chakra

The Manipura Chakra is associated with the element of fire and is symbolized by a radiant yellow color. It serves as the seat of our personal power and self-confidence, empowering us to assert ourselves, pursue our goals, and navigate life’s challenges with courage and resilience. When the Manipura Chakra is balanced and activated, we experience a deep sense of inner strength, self-assurance, and clarity of purpose.

Signs of Imbalance

An imbalanced Manipura Chakra can manifest in various physical, emotional, and mental symptoms. Some common signs of Manipura Chakra imbalance include:

Overactive Manipura Chakra

Low self-esteem or feelings of inadequacy, getting bullied
Lack of motivation or ambition
Digestive issues such as indigestion, acidity, nausea
Difficulty making decisions or asserting boundaries
Chronic stress or anxiety related to self-worth
Never angry, even when it is required

Underactive Manipura Chakra

Overconfidence and bullying
Drive intensely by desire for money, fame or power
Ulcers in the stomach, excessive hunger
Narcissistic tendencies
Overbearing or controlling behavior
Anger issues

Healing and Balancing Techniques

To restore balance to the Manipura Chakra and cultivate greater self-confidence and inner strength, consider incorporating the following techniques into your daily routine:

Core-Strengthening Exercises:
Engage in physical activities that focus on strengthening the core muscles, such as yoga, Pilates, or abdominal exercises. Strengthening the physical core can help activate and balance the energetic core of the Manipura Chakra, enhancing your sense of personal power and vitality.
Breathwork and Pranayama:
Practice deep diaphragmatic breathing exercises and pranayama techniques like Bhastrika and Kapal Bhati to stimulate the Solar Plexus Chakra and invigorate your energy body. Consciously breathing into the abdomen and exhaling fully can help release tension and stagnant energy stored in the Manipura Chakra, promoting a sense of empowerment and confidence.
Aromatherapy:
Use invigorating and energising essential oils such as juniper, black pepper, cardamom, lemon and grapefruit to stimulate the Manipura chakra and enhance clarity, strength and digestion. Diffuse these oils in your space or apply them to your pulse points during meditation.
Mantra and Meditation:
Osho’s dynamic meditation helps to release repressed anger. You may meditate on this chakra by visualising bright, golden light radiating from your Solar Plexus Chakra, illuminating your entire being with warmth and vitality.
Sound Therapy:
Chanting the sound RAM (like the drink rum) while focusing the Manipura Chakra, visualizing a hot, golden-yellow energy swirling in your abdomen. Malkauns, Bhimpalas (Hindustani), Abhogi and Hindolami help to heal addictions and brings about inner transformation. The musical note E or Ga (Gandhara) is associated with this chakra.
Sun Exposure:
Spend time outdoors in the sunlight, allowing the warm rays of the sun to nourish and energize your Solar Plexus Chakra. Sun exposure not only provides physical benefits such as vitamin D production but also symbolically connects you to the fiery energy of the Manipura Chakra, igniting your inner power and vitality.
Yoga:
A Suryanamaskar practicce in the morning activates the Manipura chakra, even more powerfully when done facing East in the Sun. Asanas like the bow pose/ Dhanurasana, revolved triangle pose/ Parvritta Trikonasana, and the cobra pose/ Bhujanganasa help strengthen the Manipura.

Conclusion

The Manipura Chakra serves as the center of our personal power, self-esteem, and inner strength. By nurturing and balancing the Manipura Chakra, we can cultivate greater self-confidence, assertiveness, and clarity of purpose, allowing us to navigate life with courage, resilience, and authenticity. Through practices such as core-strengthening exercises, breathwork, visualization, sun exposure, and crystal healing, we can activate and harmonize the energy of the Solar Plexus Chakra, unlocking its transformative potential in our lives.

Author: Ashwita Goel learned meditation as a child and has practiced energy healing for 27 years. She has helped thousands of people overcome phobias, trauma, limiting beliefs, find confidence, enhance performance and improve their relationships through online sessions.