Tips for Balancing the Solar Plexus
Before reading this article, it may benefit you to read the article; ‘What are Chakras?’ and the previous articles.
The Solar Plexus is known as the power chakra and is located just below the sternum. It rules our personal power, will, digestive system, 
muscles as well as our metabolism. When healthy, this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and non-dominating power.
Its Sanskrit name is Manipura meaning lustrous gem and relates to the element of fire.
Here are some ways to balance the Solar Plexus Chakra:-
Crystals may be used. Crystals for the Solar plexus are all the yellow ones: Citrine, Calcite and Tiger Eye are just a few suggestions.
Burning Sage and Bergamot scented essential oils and incense are also a pleasant way to help.
Wearing or carrying something yellow will also be a help.
Use an affirmation: My mind is clear. Say this silently or out loud to yourself daily, or as you feel the need.
The musical note for the Solar Plexus is E, so music played in this key is ideal for this purpose.
Starches are the best foods for the Solar Plexus.
If you can’t you say no easily, are you able to make commitments and stick to them, don’t speak your mind openly and without fear, don’t honor your body’s needs (i.e. sleep when tired, eat when hungry, rest when fatigued), aren’t mutually respectful in your personal relationships,
can’t allow others to be unhappy or uncomfortable without trying to rescue them, don’t do as much for yourself as you do for others, aren’t honestly doing what you want to do in life?
Then your Solar Plexus probably need some attention.
Here are a few suggestions to bring things back into balance:
Sleep on things before you commit to them
Write down your daily goals every morning
Write down your accomplishments every night
Take yourself on a special date at least once a month
Start a project and finish it
Learn to belly dance
Meditation for the Solar Plexus:
A Guided Meditation for balancing the solar plexus chakra. You may either get someone to read this to you, or you may read it out and record it in your own voice. It is best read slowly, allowing for pauses where appropriate.
Sit comfortably with your eyes closed.
Imagine yourself sitting in front of a fire burning brightly in a fireplace.
Feel the warmth of the flames.
See the bright red, yellow and orange of the flames as they dance in front of you.
Imagine that the fire is in your belly, burning up all your unwanted emotions.
See them all going up in flames, all the long held unwanted anger burning up and leaving a sense of peace behind.
Whenever you feel a long forgotten hurt or anger come up, see it burn up, so you release it forever.
Whenever you feel the need, close your eyes and see the fire inside burning up all the feelings you no longer need or want.
When you are ready open your eyes feeling much lighter as you have released all the anger that was eating you up inside.
You may use this chakra balancing meditation whenever you feel the need for it, or as often as you like.
Sue Windred
