How to Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra

Co-authored by Emily Christensen and Aly Rusciano

Last Updated: February 15, 2024 Fact Checked

Have you been indecisive lately? Are you struggling to see the bright side of things? These could be signs that your solar plexus chakra is blocked. This chakra, also known as Manipura, is located near your navel and governs your confidence and self-esteem. When the solar plexus chakra is balanced, you’ll feel like you’re on top of the world and can do anything. We’ve compiled an empowering list of ways for balancing your solar plexus chakra, so you can finally feel like your most confident self.

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Spend time around heat.

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This charka’s natural element is fire, so basking in sunlight or roasting marshmallows on a campfire can help center your energy—not to mention fill your belly! Reconnecting with nature’s fiery elements is a natural way to boost your confidence, so get warm and toasty the next time you feel down. ^{[1]
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Whisper positive affirmations to yourself.

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The solar plexus chakra’s mantra is “I can. ” There’s no better way to boost your self-confidence by being kind to yourself. ^{[2]
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Emily Christensen
Spiritual Advisor & Founder of Rainbow Raaja

Expert Interview. 11 March 2022.} The solar plexus’ energy comes from within you, so look at yourself in the mirror, redirect any negative thoughts, and remind yourself of everything you can do. ^{[3]
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- “I can do hard things.”
- “I can be kind to myself.”
- “I can create the life I want to live.”

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Wear the color yellow.

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The solar plexus chakra is represented with yellow. Putting on a yellow outfit is an easy way to boost this chakra’s energy and put a smile on your face. So, brighten up your day by throwing on a yellow shirt, tossing on some yellow socks, adding a yellow headband to your look, or even painting your nails yellow. ^{[4]
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- If you don’t have something yellow to wear, no worries! Try surrounding yourself with yellow instead by setting out some yellow flowers or looking at yellow pictures online.

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Eat yellow foods.

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This chakra’s color is yellow, so eating yellow foods is a great way to bring the chakra’s energy into your body. Try adding a banana to your breakfast, drinking a glass of lemon water, or having a side of corn with dinner.

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wikiHow Quiz: What Chakra Do I Need to Balance?

Your spiritual energies can play a big part in how you feel day after day. Chakras are your body’s energy centers, and these spiritual wheels control your mood, energy level, and even your aches and pains. Balancing your chakras is especially important because a blocked or imbalanced chakra can throw off your whole day. So, how do you know which chakra needs healing? Take our quiz to find out!

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