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The solar plexus chakra (Manipura)
Manipura, meaning 'city of jewels' in Sanskrit, is the third of the seven main chakras in modern yoga tradition. It is placed at the upper belly, below the ribs, shown as yellow, and linked with confidence, willpower and self-esteem.
At a glance
| Solar plexus chakra | |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | Manipura ('city of jewels') |
| Position | The upper belly, below the ribs |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Element | Fire |
| Seed sound (bija) | RAM |
| Themes | Confidence, willpower and self-esteem |
Where the idea comes from
Chakras ('wheels') come from Hindu and Buddhist tantric texts, where the number and details vary. The familiar seven chakras with rainbow colours come largely from Sir John Woodroffe's 1919 book The Serpent Power and later Western writers. We share the system as tradition and a tool for reflection, not as anatomy or medicine.
Crystals for the solar plexus chakra
Stones usually matched with Manipura share its colour: Citrine, Tiger's eye, Pyrite, Sunstone and Amber. Many people place one on the body during a lying-down meditation, or keep it on a desk as a reminder.
A simple practice
Write down one thing you will do this week and do it. Sit in morning light with a golden stone.
Some people chant the seed sound RAM softly for a few breaths. Ten quiet minutes is plenty.
Colour around the home
Using yellow in candles, cloths or flowers is a gentle way to bring the solar plexus chakra's themes into a room. Our candle colour guide lists traditional meanings.
Stones for the solar plexus chakra
Questions answered
What colour is the solar plexus chakra?
Yellow.
Where is the solar plexus chakra?
At the upper belly, below the ribs, in modern yoga tradition.
Which crystals go with the solar plexus chakra?
Citrine, Tiger's eye, Pyrite, Sunstone and Amber.
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