My first in-depth introduction to my Solar Plexus Chakra was through my delightful sister-in-law and business partner Debbi.
I cannot recall the exact conversation that led up to Debbi uttering the following statement… but the statement itself has stuck with me for the past 15 years.
“Your Solar Plexus Chakra is just for you! It is your unique personality & voice, your likes & dislikes, your wants & needs. No one else is allowed to be processed through this energy center… that is what your Heart Chakra is for!”
Deb went on to explain to me that when other people’s energies are processed through the Heart Chakra, we are able to interpret the interaction through the lens of love and not take anything personally.
However, when we process other people’s energies through our Solar Plexus Chakra it often makes us feel insecure, judged, inauthentic and scared to be ourselves. This energy center is solely for cultivating our own personal power and is reserved for our own thoughts about ourselves.
I have remembered that conversation many, many times over the years. Whenever I start to give a crap about what someone else is thinking about me… I think “Oops! I am processing them through the wrong energy center. My Solar Plexus is just for me, no one else is allowed in!”
This month’s Breath Therapy class happens on Wednesday Jan. 8th and is all about activating and bringing balance to the Solar Plexus Chakra. Click HERE for more info.
I am really excited about class this month, as I am very passionate about the Solar Plexus Chakra. This energy center is where most of us get stuck… caring what others think, being hard on ourselves, working too hard for material gains, trying to control situations, and body shaming.
The Solar Plexus Chakra, is the third energy center in the body, located just above the navel. It governs your personal power, self-confidence, and the ability to make decisions.
A balanced Solar Plexus Chakra is essential for maintaining emotional stability, a sense of purpose, and the energy to pursue your goals. When this chakra is in harmony, it empowers you to stand confidently in your truth, express your individuality, and take inspired action. It allows you to embrace your unique gifts and show up in the world as your true self. It helps you trust your intuition, make decisions that align with your values, and feel comfortable being unapologetically you
Without balance, it can be challenging to step into your full potential. Overactivity may lead to arrogance or a need for control, while underactivity can cause self-doubt, fear of rejection, and a tendency to conform to others' expectations.
Physically, an imbalanced Solar Plexus Chakra can manifest as digestive issues, fatigue, or other stomach-related discomforts. Emotionally, it can leave you feeling stuck, insecure, or disconnected from your sense of purpose.
Striking a balance in this chakra is vital to harmonize the inner and outer expressions of your individuality, giving you the confidence to live authentically.
I know that “Live your authentic life” or “Be authentic’ have become real buzz phrases throughout social media, over the past couple of years… But what happens if we don’t?
That is actually the thing that I am most afraid of… not living up to my full potential, not being myself, not expressing my art, not living the life that I extended to when I slipped into this physical body!
That would feel like a bloody crime! We are such complex, unique beings, all connected to each other through the frequency of love, born into these individual physical bodies so that we can express beauty in unlimited ways! 🎨🌸💃
Cultivating balance in your Solar Plexus Chakra is the key to living as your most authentic self and embracing your individuality with pride and grace.
A few ways to activate your Solar Plexus Chakra:
Come and hang out at Breath Therapy with us on Jan. 8th (in-person or online)
Mindful breathing
Meditation (Check out our Moon Cycle Meditations)
Doing something ‘Just for you’
Yoga or Pilates
Yellow clothing, objects or food
You are absolutely worth the time and energy that it takes to balance this Chakra… the world needs your gifts! ❤️
Much love,
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