Chakra Three Description
- Name: Manipura, Lustrous Gem
- Location: Solar plexus
- Color: Yellow
- Mantra: RAM
- Element: Fire
- Body Relationship: Digestive system, abdominal area
- Yoga Poses to Balance: Boat, all twists, Bow, Agni Sara practice, Uddiana Bandha
- Other Practices to Balance: Abdominal massage, abdominal strength exercises, Pilates, Martial Arts
- Central Issues: Power, will, ego, self-esteem, confidence, action
- Excessive Characteristics: Overly driven, over-active, aggressive, dominating, scattered, angry, "type-A"
- Deficient Characteristics: Low self-esteem, weak will, passive, unsure, fearful
- Corresponding Ayurvedic Dosha: Excessive=Pitta imbalance; Deficient=Vata/Kapha imbalance
Recommended Reading on The Chakras
Eastern Body, Western Mind By Anodea Judith
Chakras for Beginners By David Pond
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