The Seven Chakras

3. Third Energy Center - Manipura Chakra
   
   

The Manipura or Nabi. The presiding deity of this energy center is Lord Vishnu.

A well-balanced Manipura chakra endows the being with inner strength that manifests in the performance of actions with ease and grace. It governs our material well-being and inner peace. The chakra embodies personal power, self-esteem and energy.

If the energy levels in the chakra suffer an imbalance, the negative energy fuels emotions of jealousy, distrust, ego, anger, fear and anxiety.


Highlights of Manipura Chakra

• It has 10 petals.
  
• It radiates the color yellow.
  
• Parts of the body influenced by the third chakra: digestive system, skin, liver, pancreas, skin and the breath.
  
• The gemstones that benefit this chakra are: topaz, gold, amber, ruby.