The coiled serpent conveys the resting or dormant state of the kundalini shakti. It sits at the base of your spine, at your root chakra.When this energy is awakened and rises, life becomes more and more of a celebration. The entire world appears more beautiful and wonderful when the power of consciousness gets awakened within you. Most belief systems about chakras, especially in the West, talk about seven main chakras. These chakras form a line up the center of your body, beginning with the root chakra at the bottom of your spine, and moving up to the crown chakra right above your head.
When it comes to achieving independence, the chakra that is most closely associated with this goal is the Solar Plexus Chakra, also known as Manipura. This chakra is located in the upper abdomen area and is responsible for our sense of self-worth, confidence, and personal power.
These circular vortexes of life energy align themselves along the spinal column and are connected to different internal organs. Physically, your solar plexus is connected to your gut and governs everything related to your metabolic and digestive systems. When it is blocked, you may develop stomach ulcers, pancreatitis, gall bladder disorders, diabetes, and other digestive disorders. In yoga’s downward dog pose, you’re placing your hands and heels on the floor and bending over, so your body is in a V-shape.
However, to do this with a chair, you can place your hands instead on the seat of a chair and bend over, keeping your knees bent or straight and pulled back. Once again, the idea is you’re getting some blood to flow to your head. Healthcare professionals often praise the benefits of maintaining balance in your life.
Seeking out a holistic therapist or depth psychotherapist may support you in finding someone who can integrate the knowledge of the chakras system into your mental health care. Additionally, yoga is intrinsically linked to the chakra system. Consider joining a yoga studio that honors the traditions of yoga as a way to deepen your mind-body connection. All chakras are meant to rotate at a healthy pace, taking in and redistributing subtle life energy throughout the body. If a chakra becomes blocked, there are ways to clear or restore balance to the affected chakra. The sixth chakra, the Third Eye Chakra, or Ajna, is located between the eyebrows.
Start by researching the chakra system and familiarising yourself with the location of each chakra in your body. Ivy Kwong, LMFT, is a psychotherapist specializing in relationships, love and intimacy, trauma and codependency, and AAPI mental health. Julia Childs Heyl is a clinical social worker who focuses on mental health disparities, the healing of generational trauma, and depth psychotherapy.
The solar plexus chakra is considered to be the center of self-esteem and emotions like ego, anger, and aggression. It is thought to present itself on a physical level through digestive problems, liver problems, or diabetes. On an emotional level, if the solar plexus chakra is imbalanced, it is believed to cause feelings of depression and low self-esteem. When it’s balanced, it would become a source of energy, productivity, and confidence. According to these belief systems, life energy (prana) ideally flows through the chakras in a balanced way.
The Solar Plexus Chakra plays a crucial role in helping us assert ourselves and take charge of our lives. When this chakra is balanced and aligned, we feel empowered to make decisions that are in our best interest and to pursue our goals with determination and courage.
Signs of an Imbalanced Solar Plexus Chakra
When the Solar Plexus Chakra is out of balance, we may struggle with feelings of insecurity, low self-esteem, and a lack of confidence. We may find ourselves overly dependent on others for validation and approval, and may have difficulty asserting ourselves and setting boundaries.
How to Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra
There are several ways to balance the Solar Plexus Chakra and cultivate a greater sense of independence. Practicing self-care and self-love, setting healthy boundaries, engaging in activities that bring you joy and fulfillment, and working with affirmations and visualizations that focus on personal empowerment can all help to strengthen this chakra.
By nurturing and balancing your Solar Plexus Chakra, you can tap into your inner strength and confidence, and embrace your independence with grace and ease.
