The 3rd chakra is located in the area of the solar plexus, navel
and digestive system. It is associated with power, self-esteem
and vitality. It is the seat of the intellect.
When there is too much heat in this part of the body, there can
be digestive problems. All of the "itis" diseases begin in this
chakra when the fire gets out of control.
Bikram yoga (hot yoga) stimulates the 3rd chakra. Be sure that
this chakra needs stimulation before participating in Bikram yoga.
Intellect lies here. Sometimes people refer to a "gut feeling"
when they are trying to figure something out.
When the 3rd chakra is excessive, anger, hatred, too much
attention to power, status and recognition can be present. In
yoga, passive backbends are good for calming an excessive 3rd
chakra.
When it is deficient, one can have digestive problems, eating
disorders, low self-esteem and a feeling of powerlessness. In
yoga, do Sun Salutations, half boat pose, warrior and twists to
energize the 3rd chakra.
and digestive system. It is associated with power, self-esteem
and vitality. It is the seat of the intellect.
When there is too much heat in this part of the body, there can
be digestive problems. All of the "itis" diseases begin in this
chakra when the fire gets out of control.
Bikram yoga (hot yoga) stimulates the 3rd chakra. Be sure that
this chakra needs stimulation before participating in Bikram yoga.
Intellect lies here. Sometimes people refer to a "gut feeling"
when they are trying to figure something out.
When the 3rd chakra is excessive, anger, hatred, too much
attention to power, status and recognition can be present. In
yoga, passive backbends are good for calming an excessive 3rd
chakra.
When it is deficient, one can have digestive problems, eating
disorders, low self-esteem and a feeling of powerlessness. In
yoga, do Sun Salutations, half boat pose, warrior and twists to
energize the 3rd chakra.
| Third Chakra Solar Plexus |
| Manipura Lustrous Gem |
| Color: Yellow Element: Fire Sense: Sight |