Solar Plexus Chakra: Confidence Center

Sanskrit name:  Manipura
Location in the body:  At  or above the navel
Color:   Yellow
Element:   Fire
Involves: Power, transformation, motivation,  self-confidence

Physical manifestations of imbalance:  Poor  digestion,  nausea,  arthritis, nerve pain  & fibromyalgia,  difficulty gaining or losing weight,
Emotional manifestations of imbalance:   procrastination,  feeling "stuck," lack  of self-control, codependency, aggressiveness

Ways to heal this chakra: 
·    Nutrition—Drink  lots  of water & eat plenty  of fiber.  Kombucha, rices, flaxseed, and  sunflower seeds  can all heal the solar plexus.  Also  include yellow foods  such as squash, lemons, bananas, and  corn!
·   Aromatherapy—Rose, rosewood, chamomile, rosemary, frankincense
·      Healing activities--

• Be around a physical fire (camp fire,  fireplace)  and/or  soak up sunshine  outdoors
• Wear yellow! 
• Spend  time with yourself,  in solitude. 
• Try  new things.  
• Strengthen  your core muscles. 
•  Include  mindful twists into your yoga practice, or try this empowering sequence!
  

White Birch Juice:   Greeña Colada Smoothie (local greens, coconut water, pineapple, banana, orange,  coconut) ...We love this delicious smoothie! It retains all of its healthy fiber, and includes several yellow fruits!  It's also a perfect way to introduce green smoothies and juices into your diet without  compromising flavor: a perfect way to initiate positive transformation in your health!

CONTEST:

What makes YOU feel empowered and motivated?

 Post your response (we’d love to see photos too!) on our Facebook page. The post with the most likes at the end of the week (8/16/2015) will win a free juice!