Sanskrit Name: Manipura

Color: Yellow

Element: Fire

Location: Between navel and base of sternum

Physical Correspondence: Stomach, liver, gall bladder, digestive system

Role: The Solar Plexus Chakra relates to our personal power. It is associated with self-esteem, self-worth, ego, confidence, will, effectiveness, and freedom from shame.

Signs of Imbalance:

• Digestive and/or metabolic issues
• Dependency on substances to fuel and supply you with power/energy (ie: caffeine, sugar, stimulants)
• Chronic fatigue
• Lack of self worth and confidence, low self-esteem
• A strong need to be in control, have power over others/dominated
• Often perceiving life from a victim mentality
• Egotistical, self-absorbed, narcissistic, arrogant
• Stubborn
• Difficulty taking responsibility for one's actions
• Abuse of power
• Aggressive and/or overly competitive
• Being easily manipulated or controlled by others
• Passive
• Difficulty taking action in one's life, lacks initiative and/or ambition
• Tendency to overwork - a workaholic
• Obsessed with achievement, a perfectionist

When in Balance:

• You are exude humble confidence 
• You set goals in life and actively work towards achieving them in a healthy and balanced way
• You are productive and efficient 
• You have strong will power and are disciplined
• Your digestive system is robust and healthy
• You have the courage and the strength to manifest your desires, bringing your dreams to fruition
• You have the personal power to meet life's challenges, embracing growth and evolution