The
Manipura (lustrous gem) has ten petals, within is a triangle pointing downward with three
svastikas (symbolic of fire) inside a circle; basic issues are expansion of identity
and personal drive, personal power.
Colour: golden yellow
Seed sound: Ram
Vowel sound: Ah (as in father)
Note sound: E
Location: below the rib-cage
Associated body parts: abdomen, lower
back, stomach, liver,, spleen, digestive system, gall bladder, nervous system, muscles,
pancreas and adrenals
Purpose: basic issues for the
consciousness of this chakra are concerned with the relationship with oneself,
self-esteem, feeling and being, this is the melting pot of spiritual and earthly aspects.
Associated Sacrament: Confirmation
Kundalini: seated belly rolls
Chakra in harmony- chakra is in balance:
feels whole, inner calm and peace. Inner tolerance and acceptance of others, balance of
spiritual and material worlds, respect for self and others, personal power.
Chakra out of harmony - chakra is out of
balance, too open: angry, controlling, workaholic, judgmental and superior
Chakra out of harmony, chakra is out of
balance, blocked: overly concerned with what others think, fearful of being alone,
insecure, needs constant reassurance
Yoga Postures: Seated Twists,
Cat stretch, Downward Dog,
Crystals: Agate, Amber, Adventurine
quartz, Sunstone, Tiger's eye, Yellow Citrine, Yellow topaz,
Essential Oils: Bergamot, Carnation,
Cinnamon, Chamomile, Lemon, Rose, Thyme, Vetivert, Ylang Ylang
Archetypes: functional - Spiritual
Warrior ; dysfunctional - Drudge
Societal Association: Uniqueness and
individuality
Emotional dysfunctions: need to be in
control, oversensitive, addictive personality, aggressiveness, low-self esteem
Goals: Purpose, effectiveness, endurance,
self-respect
Developmental age: 14 - 21 years
Element: Fire
Ruling planet: Sun, Jupiter, Mars,
Mercury
Zodiac: Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius
Massage directions: female - counter
clockwise; male - clockwise
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