The third chakra is called Manipura, which means “lustrous gem.” This charka is located around the navel in the area of the solar plexus and up to the breastbone. It’s a source of personal power and governs self-esteem, it’s our warrior energy.  Again, it gives us the power of transformation. The third chakra also controls metabolism and digestion.

Know Your Gut Feeling

All of us have used the term, “Going with my gut feeling”. We rely on it more than we realize.  What is the purpose of the third charka?   How do we have a healthy third charka?

The 3rd chakra gives us:

• Will and personal power
• Taking responsibility for one’s life. Taking control of all areas of our life.
• Mental abilities, the intellect
• Forming personal opinions and beliefs
• Making decisions, setting the direction you want to go in
• Clarity of judgments
• Personal identity, personality – who we are
• Self-assurance, confidence
• Self-discipline
• Likewise, it gives us our Independence

What is a weak third charka like?

• Also, one feels hopeless and powerless
• We see ourselves as a failure
• One is fearful of the future
• You are always trying to reach a higher goal and feel like a failure even when you reach your goal.

How do you strengthen the 3rd charka?

1. Participate in a vigorous sport or activity. Movement helps to clear the charkas.
2. Equally important is to set a goal. Break it down into easy steps. Set a timeline for finishing each step and see it through to the end.  Then celebrate your success.
3. In addition, use yellow in clothing or decorate a room in a shade of yellow that is pleasing and energizing to you. Use the yellow color with a sense of purpose, feeling it energizing your 3rd chakra.
4. Equally important is to state and think on positive affirmation such as: I manifest my heart’s deepest desires. Know that you’re capable. My needs are important.  I can solve any problem that may come up in my life. Respect yourself and your beliefs.  I stand up for myself.

Taking care of the digestive system

• Moreover, it’s important to eat with mindfulness – don’t watch TV while eating, pay attention to your eating
• Like wise, limit drinking fluids just before and during eating and after eating – drinking fluids dilutes the digestive juices
• Also, make sure you eliminate digestive waste by eating enough fiber
• Then stay active and enjoy the out of doors

Final thoughts on the 3rd chakra

We tend to think that our brain makes all the decisions and directs who we are.  In reality, who we are is not determined by the brain.  As we become more in-tune with our 3rd charka and learn to trust our “gut feelings”, we will feel more in control of our lives.  By listening to our “gut” we will make better decisions.  Of course, use the color yellow to boost your energy.

Furthermore, remember, that houses with yellow doors are considered to be happier places to live in.