| Third Chakra~Manipura
The Manipura "city of gems", located behind the solar plexus, which gives us a sense of our personal power in the world. Blockage manifests as anger or a sense of victimization. Governs power, accomplishments, will, ego projections, vital energies, control, and your freedom to be yourself.
Physical Dysfunctions: diabetes, pancreatitis, adrenal imbalances, arthritis, colon diseases, stomach ulcers, intestinal tumors, anorexia/bulimia, low blood pressure
Psychological and Emotional Issues: lack of self-esteem, timid, depression, issues with self image and fear of rejection, inability to make decisions, judgmental, perfectionism, anger, rage, hostility
Postures that Balance Third Chakra: Heat building poses like Sun Salutation (Suryanamaskar) and Warrior (Virabhadrasana), backbends like Bow (Dhanurasana), twists like Half Twist (Ardha Matsyendhrasana), and abdominal strengtheners like Boat Pose (Navasana)
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