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.