Lesson 4: The Chakra's

Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura):

Location: Upper abdomen, just below the chest, at the level of the navel.

Sanskrit Name: Manipura (मणि पूर), meaning "city of jewels" or "lustrous gem".

Color: Yellow.

Element: Fire

Symbol: Ram ( a male sheep)

Lotus: 10 Petals

Gland: Pancreas

Bija Mantra: RAM

Associations: Self-confidence, power, personal identity, willpower, self-esteem, and digestion.

Imbalance: Can lead to low self-esteem, anger or control issues, difficulty making decisions, and digestive problems.

Asana: Boat Pose (Navasana), Bow Pose (Dhanurasana), Cobra Pose, Warrior Poses, and Chair Pose and Cat/Cow.

Pranayama: For activating the third chakra, Kapalabhati (Skull Shining Breath) can be very helpful as well as Bhastrika Pranayama.