“Solar plexus” and “celiac plexus” refer to the same thing and can be used interchangeably.
In theAyurvedahealing system and yoga practices, the solar plexus chakra is calledManipura,or the third chakra.
The Manipura chakra is associated with fire, personal power, and the sun’s yellow energy.
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The solar plexus is a nerve center hub that sends signals between the gut and brain.
Many digestion-related issues likeirritable bowel syndrome(IBS) andacid refluxhave links to the solar plexus.
Conversely, the solar plexus’s parasympathetic nerves activate when the body feels safe and calm.
These “rest and digest” nerve fibers promote peristalsis and healthy digestion.
There are ways to hack into the solar plexus and override some of its involuntary responses.
It’s located below the fourth (heart) chakra.
What Is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is an ancient system of natural medicine that started in India many millennia ago.
In Sanskrit,ayurmeans “life,” andvedameans “knowledge.”
Hence, the direct translation of Ayurveda is “life knowledge” or “science of life.”
Prana is a broad term used to describe life-force energy and vital strength that circulates throughout the body.
Optimizing prana is key to Ayurveda.
All of the chakras are conduits for prana energy.
The third chakra is the center of another vital energy calledSamana vaya, which facilitates digestion and metabolism.
Managing and Treating Solar Plexus Pain
Treatments will vary depending on the cause of solar plexus pain.
Hold the pose for 5-10 breaths.
Twist your torso and extend both arms outwards while looking forward, keeping the other leg straight.
Hold for 3 to 5 breaths.
Repeat on the other side.
Extend both arms forward, keeping them parallel to the ground.
Feel the muscles in your core and abdominal area contract.
Hold for 5-10 breaths.
Hold for 5-10 breaths.
Fold your ring finger towards your palms and hold it in place with your thumbs while breathing deeply.
This mudra pose awakens kundalini energy and the solar plexuss “inner fire.”
These nerves send signals back and forth between the brain and the gut.
The solar plexus is called the third chakra in spiritual and yoga practices.
When this chakra is blocked, it makes people feel less confident and lose their self-esteem.
Yoga poses that activate the solar plexus can unblock this chakra and boost feelings of personal power.
Quick, shallow “fire breathing” also unblocks this chakra and awakens vital life-force energy.
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