Do you find yourself always giving in to others even though you would like to be assertive? Are you anxious about your feelings of being powerless, being alone, confused or worrying about what others think?

The 3rd energy center or your Solar Plexus Chakra is found below the sternum/breast bone and above the navel. Digestion is the main function of the solar plexus chakra. These are some of the physical aliment associated with this chakra – digestive problems, food allergies, diabetes, gallstones, ulcers, liver complaints.

Psychologically the Solar Plexus is responsible for digesting emotions. Anger usually hides pain, and as a result hides the inner power within you. This powerful energy is held prisoner when the emotions are suppressed, which must be released if you are to want to utilize and connect to the inner power of the Solar Plexus to achieve your goals.

Old stagnant emotions create a great deal of inner conflict if they are not released. They cause a lot of confusion that is discharged if you do not deal and resolve the encounters or events that take place in your life.

The Solar Plexus defines your self esteem and is all about your power and identity. The energy of your third chakra was developing around the age of 5 and you needed to know how unique you were. You had to learn that you had power and that you could use that power by asserting yourself when you needed to be heard.

If your parents did not assure you by reminding you that you were powerful, that you could do whatever you set your heart on, that you were given wonderful gifts and talents to fulfill your purpose here on earth then your third chakra would be underdeveloped. If this was the case in your life it is never late for you to validate yourself.

This is the last of the personal chakras, and from this chakra we move to the heart chakra which is the first of the universal chakras making this chakra an important place of transition.

Here are some ways to bring your Solar Plexus chakra into balance:
• Release the energy of the emotions that you are experiencing as they surface up, by using some release techniques.
• Yellow is the color that is associated with this chakra so use some yellow to balance it.
• Essential oils: Rosemary, Juniper, Geranium, Peppermint, black pepper, Ginger
• Gems: Citrine, tiger eye, topaz
• Place your hand on your 3rd chakra just above your belly button and below your sternum while repeating these statements:
I choose to release all my fears and struggles that have to do with power and
struggle.
I fully step into my power now.
It is safe for me to be powerful.
I am using my power to better my life and all of mankind.

Write in the comment section below and mention one step you will take to take back your power and be the unique and powerful person that you are.

Do you have a hard time making decisions? Do you use food or other addictive tendencies as a way to cope with life? Are you taken for granted? Do you love and respect yourself?

When balanced energy flows in the Sacral Chakra you feel good about yourself and can have a positive self image.

The Second Energy center – The Sacral Chakra relates to your sexual desire and energy, pleasure and nurturance, your emotional states and functions, and your ability to create. It is located about 2 inches below your belly button.

This chakra governs the whole pelvic region, and is responsible for the ebb and flow of your emotions and feelings. This center is a moon center with water as its dominant element. Just as the energy of the moon creates a magnetic pull on the sea, so too does it affect the waters that flow within you.

The genitals, womb, ovaries, testes, bladder and kidneys are all water related body parts which are affected by your emotions. Notice the queasiness in your belly when you feel nervous or anxious, or running often to the toilet because your bladder fills up, or crying when you feel emotional.

E- motions are simply energy in motion or movements of energy that we describe as fear, pain, anger, and pleasure. The sacral chakra being the center of emotion expresses what we feel. It is also the center of self knowledge where you come to know and love the very essence of who you are.

Are you comfortable spending time to be alone with yourself? If you don’t want to spend time with yourself, why would anyone else want to spend time with you? Do you matter to yourself? Do you put yourself last?

Creativity originates from this center. You are creative in your own unique way and your creativity can be brought forth through the arts, your talents, passion and gifts. “I can” is the statement that characterises you when your sacral chakra is in balance.

Here are some ways to bring your sacral chakra into balance:
1. Release the energy of the emotions that you are experiencing as they surface up, by using some release techniques.
2. The colour orange helps to bring back increased feelings of well being motivation and inner joy. Use purple to restore balance to an overworked sacral chakra.
3. Meditation on the sacral chakra can help you connect deeply with the essence of who you really are.
4. Essential oils of Clary sage, jasmine, rose, Ylang- Ylang, sandalwood.
5. Gems: Carnelian, amber, orange calcite.

While repeating the statements, rotate your hand on the sacral chakra in a clockwise direction to anchor in these truths.

I am worthy of love
I am deserving of all of life’s blessings.
I am enough.
What I have is enough.
Who I am and what I do is enough.
I am good enough to have what I want.
I trust the process of life
I am open to my creativity and sexuality

What action step/s will you take to bring your sacral chakra into balance?