Think of our third chakra as a glowing, yellow Sun, radiating through the center of our bodies and governing the characteristics of your personal power, self-esteem, transformation, and purpose. The solar plexus chakra is about 2 inches above the navel, right below the sternum. The third chakra governs our metabolism, and it is responsible for the regulation and distribution of metabolic energy throughout the body.
When energy flows through this chakra properly, we may have heightened self-expression and increased confidence and capacity to achieve our goals. This helps us feel motivated and have a deeper understanding of their purpose in life. If our sacral chakra is imbalanced, we may experience physical challenges that could include blood pressure, diabetes, eating disorders, and stress-related illnesses. Additionally, one may experience improper processing, control issues, or be overly rigid. An easy way to work towards balancing the solar plexus chakra is ensuring that we get enough sleep and remove ourselves from unnecessarily stressful situations.