The third chakra is the center of personal power.  In martial arts, the solar plexus chakra is considered the center of Chi, of life force.
Phrase:  Love and Honor Thy Self Location:  Solar plexus (the area between the naval and chest) Color::  Yellow Perception/Sense:  Emotion  Pitch:  E Endocrine Gland:  Pancreas Metal:  Brass  Period of Development:  3-6 years Gemstone:  Tiger's Eye  Primary Function:  Power, emotions Element:  Fire Mental and Emotional Issues: Self-confidence and esteem, trust, fear and intimidation, self-respect, care of others, responsibility for making decisions, sensitivity to criticism, personal honor.  Center of decision, willpower, and creative expression.  Gateway to astral planes, simple psychic impulses, and out-of-body experiences. Traits When Overactive: Judgmental, workaholic, perfectionist, overly intellectual, may need drugs to relax. Traits When Under-functioning or Off-balance: Tired and tiring, overcome by sleepiness, egocentric and unable to read other people's energy. Organs: Abdomen, stomach, upper intestines, liver, gall bladder, kidney, pancreas, adrenal glands, spleen, middle spine. Physical Dysfunctions: Arthritis, gastric or duodenal ulcers, pancreatitis/diabetes, indigestion (chronic or acute), anorexia or bulimia, liver dysfunction, hepatitis, adrenal dysfunction, nervous system, food allergies, depression. Foods: Fish, chicken (avoid fish and chicken if ego based and having a hard time picking up other's energy), eggs, apricots, oranges, carrots, sweet potatoes, cranberry juice, papaya, squash. Activities to Balance This Chakra: Rub your belly, visualize sunshine radiating out from your solar plexus, breathe using your diaphragm.

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