Solar plexus chakra healing is the practice of restoring your confidence, willpower, and sense of self-worth by balancing the Manipura, your third energy centre in the upper abdomen. When the solar plexus is strong, you trust your decisions and move through the world with quiet authority. When it is blocked, you doubt yourself, over-control, or give your power away to please others.
The solar plexus is your inner fire, the seat of will, confidence, and self-direction. This is the centre that turns intention into action and dreams into plans.
Solar Plexus chakra at a glance
- Sanskrit nameManipura
- ElementFire
- ColourYellow
- LocationUpper abdomen
- Seed mantraRAM
- Frequency528 Hz
- GovernsPersonal power, will, self-esteem, and confidence
- Affirmation“I do”
Signs your solar plexus chakra is blocked or out of balance
When this centre is out of balance, you tend to feel it first in your mood and your relationships, then in the body.
Emotional and mental signs: Perfectionism, a need to control, self-doubt, fear of rejection, flashes of anger, and indecision.
Physical signs: Digestive issues, ulcers, blood-sugar imbalance, stomach trouble, low energy, and memory lapses.
When your solar plexus chakra is balanced
A balanced solar plexus chakra leaves you feeling confident, motivated, purposeful, decisive, self-assured, and quietly joyful.
How to heal and balance your solar plexus chakra
This centre grows through small, brave actions. Pair one practical step today with one or two of the tools below.
Crystals
Citrine, tiger’s eye, yellow calcite, and golden topaz.
Essential oils
Lemon, juniper, vetiver, and marjoram.
Yoga and movement
Boat pose (Navasana) to build core strength and steady will.
Breathwork
Breath of fire: short, active exhales through the nose to stoke your inner flame.
Reiki hand position
Rest your hands just below the chest bone, above the navel.
Foods and tea
Bananas, pineapple, corn, lemon, oats, and lentils. Sip chamomile or ginger tea.
An everyday practice
Set one clear intention and take a single brave action on it today.
Solar Plexus chakra affirmations
- “I am confident in my personal power.”
- “I honour my needs and speak my truth.”
- “I am worthy of love, respect, and success.”
- “I am the author of my own story.”
Want to go deeper? Your solar plexus chakra is one of seven energy centres that work together. Take the free chakra quiz to find which one needs your attention, read the free chakra healing guide, and download the printable Chakra Healing Guide & Workbook for a page-by-page practice.
Solar Plexus chakra FAQ
What are the signs of a blocked solar plexus chakra?
Signs include low self-worth, self-doubt, perfectionism, a need to control, indecision, and giving your power away to please others. Physically it can appear as digestive issues, stomach trouble, blood-sugar swings, and low energy.
How do you heal the solar plexus chakra?
Reclaim your power through action: set one clear intention and take a brave step. Work with citrine or tiger’s eye, lemon oil, core-building poses like Boat pose, and breath of fire. Repeat solar plexus affirmations to rebuild steady self-worth.
What colour and element is the solar plexus chakra?
The solar plexus chakra is associated with the colour yellow and the element of fire. Its seed mantra is RAM and its sound frequency is 528 Hz.
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