Power Your Inner Fire: Say Hello to Manipura

Welcome back, happy friends! Now that we’ve flowed through the Root and Sacral Chakras, it’s time to ignite your confidence and personal power.

The third chakra is called the Solar Plexus Chakra or Manipura, which means “lustrous gem.” Located in your upper abdomen (think diaphragm area), this fiery center governs self-esteem, willpower, and action; our road map to life if you will.

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When the Solar Plexus Chakra Is Balanced…You feel:
✅ Confident and self-assured
✅ Energized and focused
✅ Clear about your purpose
✅ Able to take action and follow through
✅ Empowered in your choices

It’s your inner sun — warm, bright, and unstoppable.

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When the Solar Plexus Chakra Is Out of Balance…You may experience:
❌ Low self-worth
❌ Difficulty making decisions
❌ Anger, control issues, or burnout
❌ Digestive issues (bloating, ulcers, fatigue)
❌ Perfectionism or procrastination

Too much fire can burn you out, and too little can leave you frozen.

Practices to Ignite Your Solar Plexus Power

Yoga Poses

• Core work! Think Boat Pose, Plank, Chair (your favorite pose 😉)
• Twists: Reclined Supine Twists, Revolved Triangle, Revolved Half Moon
• Happy Hour’s Slow Flow classes ignites that fire within! Summer Solstice is the perfect way to invite more fire in. Try Nancy’s Slow Flow Glamping Event on 6/21. You can sign up here.

Take BOLD Action
Do one thing you’ve been hesitating on. It doesn’t need to be big — just brave.

FIRE Rituals
Write down a limiting belief about yourself, then safely burn it at a bonfire. Let it go.

Solar Plexus Affirmations
“I am strong and courageous.”
“My power is rooted in peace.”
“I confidently express my truth.”

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Your Invitation

This week, try something that scares you a little. Growth lives just beyond the comfort zone (hint, hint, the Summer Solstice event at Nancy’s!). Wear yellow, cook with warming spices, and move in a way that makes you feel unstoppable and strong. Let the warmth of your willpower lead you. Next up is the Heart Chakra; opening to love, compassion and connection.

With bright FIREY energy,
Your Happy Hour Yoga Fam