Manipura, more commonly known as the Solar Plexus Chakra is located anatomically in the same region as the celiac plexus. The connection of this chakra to the central nervous system makes any imbalances precipitate as CNS symptoms. This chakra represents our lower minds and controls our motivation, reasoning, life ambitions and logical thinking. This chakra governs the establishment of our human ego. The Bija Mantra for this chakra is “Ram” and chanting this mantra during meditation helps keep this chakra clear of blockages. The Hindu God associated with this chakra is Shri Ram. Chanting “Om Shri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram” is said to help keep this chakra aligned. It is also beneficial to chant the Gayatri Mantra as it is written in the Ramayan that Shri Ram comes from a lineage of the sun.
Crystals that can be used during meditation or prayer to help cleanse the Solar Plexus are citrine, tiger’s eye, pyrite, yellow sapphire and sunstone. Keep in mind that wearing too many Solar Plexus crystals can lead to an overactive chakra. This needs to be balanced by also wearing green heart chakra crystals. Some essential oils that can be used to keep the Manipura Chakra aligned via aromatherapy and other practices are Turmeric, Lavender, Chamomile, Cardamom, Clove, Black pepper and Rosemary.
This chakra is related to the pancreas and as a result any imbalances in pancreatic cells producing glucagon or insulin can be seen via pancreas issues such as diabetes or abnormal blood glucose levels. The Solar Plexus Chakra lymphatically is related to the abdominal cavity, therefore issues of the intestines and abdominal aorta can be seen. As mentioned above, CNS imbalances can also be seen as hypertension, heart issues, headaches and migraines. Yoga abdominal breathing exercises and alternate nostril breathing (anulom vilom) can help with any blockages.
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