Solar Plexus Chakra: Reclaiming Power, Worth, and Self-Trust

Have you ever felt small—even when you knew you were capable of more?

Or found yourself shrinking, people-pleasing, or second-guessing every decision, even when your gut was screaming the truth?

The Solar Plexus Chakra is the seat of our personal power, self-worth, and identity—and it’s one of the most impacted areas when we’ve experienced trauma, shame, or emotional control.

Let’s explore how this energy center works, how trauma affects your confidence and boundaries, and how to begin reclaiming the fire inside you… gently, and at your own pace.

What Is the Solar Plexus Chakra?

• Sanskrit Name: Manipura (meaning “city of jewels”)

• Location: Upper abdomen, just above the navel

• Element: Fire

• Color: Yellow

• Primary Themes: Confidence, boundaries, willpower, self-trust, identity

• Physical associations: Digestive system, pancreas, stomach, liver, metabolism, gut health

This is your inner fire—the part of you that knows who you are and feels confident in expressing it. When this chakra is balanced, you feel purposeful, assertive (not aggressive), and empowered to take aligned action without needing constant approval.

How Trauma Affects the Solar Plexus Chakra

The solar plexus develops during early childhood, when we’re learning independence, autonomy, and self-expression. But if we grew up in environments where we weren’t allowed to say no, had to be “good” to receive love, or were constantly criticized, this energy center can become blocked or overactive.

Common trauma-related imbalances include:

• Chronic self-doubt or indecision

• People-pleasing or perfectionism

• Feeling like a “chameleon” or lacking a clear sense of self

• Anger that turns inward (self-blame) or outward (explosive reactions)

• Digestive issues, bloating, or nervous stomach

• Low energy, burnout, or fear of being seen

A Trauma-Informed Lens: You Were Never Meant to Stay Small

If you learned to survive by staying quiet, being easy, or avoiding conflict—you weren’t weak. You were wise. Your nervous system chose survival over self-expression, because that’s what it needed at the time.

Healing the solar plexus isn’t about becoming loud or aggressive—it’s about becoming whole. It’s remembering your voice, your wants, your power—and learning to trust it again.

Gentle Ways to Rebalance the Solar Plexus Chakra

This chakra thrives on inner strength, healthy boundaries, and self-acceptance. Here's how to begin reconnecting:

1. Strengthen Your Core—Energetically and Physically

• Try gentle movement that engages your core: yoga, tai chi, slow twists

• Sit or stand tall, visualizing yellow light in your belly

• Use affirmations like: “I trust myself” or “It’s safe to take up space”

2. Practice Tiny Acts of Will

• Say “no” to one small thing that drains you

• Choose something you want today—without justification

• Eat something that feels nourishing and aligned

3. Build Self-Trust Through Reflection

• Keep a “proof journal” of moments where you made a choice that felt right

• Reflect on moments when you knew something intuitively and it turned out true

• Write a letter to your younger self, affirming her bravery and strength

4. Energy-Based Support

• Sound Healing using a C note (solar plexus frequency)

• Reiki to support gut and emotional balance

• Mind-Body Trauma Healing to explore internalized shame or control dynamics

Solar Plexus Support at Restorative Healing Haven

Whether you’ve lost your spark or never felt safe claiming it, this work is for you.

🌞 Sound Healing to gently stoke your inner fire
🌞 Reiki & Energy Work to balance gut energy and emotional tension
🌞 Mind-Body Healing Sessions to uncover where you’ve been silenced—and safely begin using your voice

You don’t have to do it alone. Book a session online at:
🌐 www.restorativehealinghaven.com

Book Resource

📖 The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
This book is a beautiful companion to solar plexus healing—centered on authenticity, courage, and letting go of perfectionism to live a fuller life.

A Gentle Closing

You are allowed to take up space.
You are allowed to say no.
You are allowed to live fully in your truth—even if your voice shakes at first.

This is what healing the solar plexus invites.
Not perfection—just presence.
Not control—just clarity.

You already carry the fire.
Let it warm you back into yourself.

💬 Have questions or want help deciding where to start?

Reach out anytime—I’m happy to guide you.
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