Throughout your body you have seven main energy centers called chakras that spin in a circular motion and are located along your spinal column up to the crown of your head. Each chakra radiates a different energy frequency of vibration, and is represented by a different color of the rainbow that resonates at that same level of vibration. Each chakra main center is connected to your being on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level. On the physical level each chakra governs a main organ or gland, which is then connected to other body parts that resonate the same frequency. Your chakras are interdependent on each other for harmony and balance.

Medical science has proven that toxins, which include negative thoughts, poor food choices, chemicals and preservatives, lack of sleep, and various other forms of internal and external stress influence your body. These constant forms of “pollution” can cause your chakras to become imbalanced, which may eventually affect you on a physical level. When unbalanced, your chakras can be either too open or too closed. By understanding the chakra system and working to bring it into balance you’ll be able to help improve your own state of health and well being.

Understanding the Third Chakra: The Solar Plexus

The solar plexus is associated with your power to be an individual and achieving wholeness. This chakra is associated with your connection with others, but it’s  emphasis is on your individual power and self-will. It is located along the spinal column, approximately two inched above your belly button. On a physical level, this chakra governs your digestive system, muscles, pancreas and adrenal glands. 

Physical dysfunctions that can result from an unbalanced sacral chakra include stomach ulcers, fatigue, weight around the stomach, allergies and diabetes. Emotional problems include a low self-esteem, addictive personality, aggressiveness, and the need to be in control.  

Is Your Third Chakra Balanced?

 Select the group of words that best describe you: 

1. Angry, controlling, workaholic, judgemental

2. Overly concerned with what others think, fearful of being alone, insecure

3. Respect yourself and others, has personal power, spontaneous, uninhibited

*If you chose #1, this chakra is too open, meaning it’s spinning too fast.

*If you chose #2, this chakra is blocked, meaning it’s spinning too slowly or  not spinning at all.

*If you chose #3, this chakra is balanced, meaning it’s spinning at the correct speed and maintains equilibrium. 

Try the Following Daily Affirmations to Help Balance Your Third Chakra:

I accept myself for who I am.

I choose to treat myself with honor and respect.

I am open to receiving all of the good things life has to offer.

It’s so easy to get wrapped up in meeting the needs of those we love, that we forget to love and honor ourselves. Take the next couple of weeks to pay attention to how your body is feeling, and determine what your third chakra needs are. Feel free to contact us with questions or to learn specific exercises you can do to work on balancing your chakras. For those of you in the area, our Rejuvination Class that meets every Sunday incorporates several chakra balancing poses (see events page for more information). In a couple of weeks, we’ll discuss the fourth chakra, the heart chakra. If you suffer from high blood pressure or heart disease this information will be of particular interest to you.

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