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🟡 Day 3 – Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)

Solar Plexus Chakra - yellow energy at navel center

3rd Chakra | Manipura (Solar Plexus)

  • Mani ~ Gem
  • Pura ~ City
  • Colour ~ Yellow
  • Affirmation ~ I can | I act
  • Element ~ Fire (Sun)
  • Location ~ Navel centre / stomach
  • Mantra ~ Ram
  • Developmental Stage ~ 18 months to 4 years

The Solar Plexus Chakra is the seat of personal power, confidence, and will. It's the sun within you — radiant and full of strength. When balanced, we trust our intuition, honour our boundaries, and move forward with courage. Today's practice invites you to ignite your inner fire and stand tall in your truth.

💫 Menopause & the Solar Plexus Chakra

Self-esteem and energy can waver during menopause. By connecting to Manipura, we reclaim agency, rebuild confidence, and ignite the fire of transformation.

🥬 Key Nutrients for Solar Plexus Support

  • Protein – Sustains energy and supports lean muscle mass
  • Magnesium – Combats fatigue and supports adrenal function
  • Vitamin D – Boosts mood and supports metabolic health

🧘‍♀️ Yoga Poses to Unblock the Solar Plexus Chakra

  • Boat Pose (Navasana) – Builds core strength and confidence
  • Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III) – Cultivates balance and inner power
  • Plank Pose – Builds stamina and willpower

☀️ Journaling Prompts – Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)

Inner strength, self-worth, personal power.

  • What do I love about the way I show up in the world?
  • Where have I shown quiet courage in my life?
  • What would it look like to trust myself more?
  • What am I capable of, that I often forget?
  • What is one truth I know about myself that no one else sees?

🔥 You are the sun. You don't need permission to shine.

Natalie Forrester

Written by Natalie Forrester

Natalie is a certified yoga teacher with over 400 hours of training, specializing in Ashtanga and Yin Yoga. She created Feel-Good Yoga Flow to help women build strength, flexibility, and balance at any stage of life.

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