Get ready to dive in all things Solar Plexus Chakra! Learn about:
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What the Solar Plexus Chakra is and how it affects your confidence and motivation.
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Common signs your Solar Plexus is blocked or overactive.
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Simple ways to support and balance this energy centre.
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Why this Chakra might be the one you’ve been ignoring, but need to reconnect with.
We’re now just past the halfway point of our 2025 MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training (we can not believe it!), and we just finished the Chakra component. Every time we guide our students through this part of the training, it brings up the most amazing conversations and insights.
And you know what keeps coming up?
When we ask which Chakra feels most out of balance, almost everyone says: Solar Plexus.
It’s the one people say they struggle with most. It’s that feeling of not being enough. Not trusting yourself. Not following through. Not knowing how to act on your wants/passions/goals/whatever you want to call them!
Plus! Out of all our Chakra articles on our site, this old one on the Solar Plexus is still the most read! So we thought, let’s give this energy centre some more attention.
So, What Is the Solar Plexus Chakra?
In Yoga and energy work, we talk about 7 main Chakras, energy centres that affect how you feel physically, emotionally and spiritually.
The Solar Plexus Chakra (or Manipura, in Sanskrit) is Chakra number three. It resides just above your belly button and is all about confidence, motivation, purpose and personal power.
It’s your inner fire, your will power… the part of you that says:
“I can.”
“I will.”
How to Know if Your Solar Plexus is Balanced (or Not)
When your Solar Plexus is in flow, you:
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Trust your gut (literally and energetically)
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Take action without second-guessing everything
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Set boundaries with love and clarity
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Feel focused and full of energy
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Know your worth
But when it’s out of whack, you might feel:
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Stuck or unsure of yourself
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Super tired or unmotivated
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Like you’re constantly people-pleasing
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Lost in overthinking and indecision
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A bit “blah” about everything
Too much Solar Plexus energy can also lead to things like perfectionism or control issues.
Easy Ways to Support Your Solar Plexus Chakra
You don’t need a full Chakra overhaul, just a few little shifts can help you feel more energised, more clear… and most importantly, more you.
Move Your Body (Especially Your Core)
Movement is magic for this Chakra. Pilates, Yoga flows with twists, Boat Pose, planks… anything that activates your core will help energise this space. Read this article that shares a bunch of Yoga moves for the Solar Plexus.
We’ve also got heaps of classes in the MerryBody App that are perfect for this, especially our Core series.
Soak Up the Sun
The Solar Plexus is linked to the element of fire and the sun. Step outside, breathe it in, and let the warmth recharge you from the inside out.
Journal Prompts
Ask yourself:
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What’s one thing I’ve been holding back on?
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Where do I want to feel more powerful in my life?
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What’s one small action I can take today?
Getting clear helps fuel your next step.
Say It Like You Mean It
Try affirmations like:
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I am strong and capable.
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I trust myself.
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I take action on what matters to me.
Stick them on your mirror. Say them out loud. Let them work their magic.
Remember, you don’t need to be loud to be confident and in your power. You don’t have to have it all figured out to move forward. And you don’t need permission to show up fully as you.
If you want to dive deeper, make sure you’ve got a copy of our Chakra eBook!
It’s free! And you can get your copy OVER HERE!
Always merrymaking,
Emma + Carla
