The Solar Plexus Chakra is traditionally associated with confidence, self-worth, motivation and personal power. Today is about noticing how often you trust yourself. We can spend enormous energy looking outward for reassurance. Your Solar Plexus invites you to come back to your own centre.
Sanskrit name: Manipura
Each chakra has a traditional Sanskrit name, the ancient language used in yogic and Vedic traditions where this system originated. Sanskrit names carry the original meaning and vibration of each energy centre.
Seed sound: RAM
The Solar Plexus Chakra's seed sound is RAM. Chant it aloud on a long, slow exhale, letting the vibration resonate in the upper abdomen, where this chakra's energy is centred.
Colour: Yellow
Yellow is the traditional colour of personal power and confidence. Picture a warm yellow light glowing in your upper abdomen during meditation to help focus your awareness on this chakra.
Body focus: Upper abdomen, navel area, solar plexus and core, so core-strengthening poses work especially well here.
"Body focus" refers to the physical area of the body most closely associated with that chakra, and it's often the region to bring your attention to during meditation, breathing or yoga.
Boat Pose (Navasana) fires up the core, right at your Solar Plexus centre. Sit on the floor, bend your knees, and lean back slightly while keeping your spine long. Lift your feet off the ground so your shins are parallel to the floor (or keep toes down if that's more comfortable), and extend your arms forward. Engage your belly, breathe steadily, and hold for a few breaths before releasing. Modify by keeping your feet on the ground or holding the backs of your thighs for support.
Crystals are believed to carry their own subtle energy, quietly formed over thousands of years within the earth. When you hold or wear one, you connect with something alive and ancient that can help anchor your own intention.
Choose a Solar Plexus stone like Citrine, Tiger's Eye or Yellow Jasper, or reach for our Solar Plexus Chakra Crystal Meditation Necklace, which brings a selection of tactile Solar Plexus stones together in one versatile design.
Hold your crystals, breathe slowly, meditate and set a simple intention. Then carry, wear or place them somewhere you can see them throughout your day, so they become a beautiful, constant reminder to protect and nurture that energy.
A mantra is simply a word or short phrase you repeat, out loud or silently, to help focus your mind and shift your energy.
Say your mantra slowly a few times today, especially when you catch yourself seeking outside approval, and let the words sink in rather than just reciting them.
"I trust myself. I value myself. I stand in my power."
You can also use your crystal necklace as you repeat this mantra, moving slowly from stone to stone, one repetition per bead, for a simple, steadying practice.
Pick one small decision today, what to eat, what to wear, how to spend a spare half hour, and make it quickly and firmly, without asking anyone else's opinion. Notice the urge to check in with others for approval, and gently resist it. Before you decide, pause and ask yourself: what would I choose if I weren't worried about what anyone else thinks? Then commit to your answer, even if it feels small or unimportant. Afterwards, notice how it feels in your body to trust your own judgment, this is your Solar Plexus strengthening, one choice at a time.
Read your intention in the morning, repeat it whenever you need to refocus, and let it quietly guide how you respond to whatever comes up.
"I give myself permission to choose."
Write whatever comes to mind for a few minutes, without overthinking or editing yourself.
Where in your life do you give your power away to others?
What decision have you been avoiding, and why?
Today is about reclaiming trust in your own judgment. Confidence isn't loud, it's quiet and steady, built one small choice at a time. Tomorrow, we'll move into the Heart Chakra and begin exploring love and connection.
In addition to this course please explore our SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA COLLECTION to help you deepen your practice.
With love and empowered vibrations,
Katie x
