Guided Meditations for Manipura (the 3rd chakra)

Aloha Everyone,

Surya Mudra – Mudra of the sun Bend the ring finger and press it with thumb.    Mantra:  Ram (may be said in silence)

1)  Sit in an easy pose, relax your stomach, if you are sitting in a chair, make sure your feet are grounded, toes spread open, knees 90 degrees angle and facing straight.  Elongate your spine, chest lifted, shoulders relaxed, chin slightly tucked in then bring awareness to the spinal column, your internal reservoir of prana.

3)  Inhale deeply. Visualize the physical location of Manipura Chakra between navel and base of sternum.  Exhale fully.

4)  Continue to inhale and exhale, even breath from your nose.   Manipura chakra is responsible for digestive system, will power, motivation.  When Manipura Chakra is unbalanced, you feel anger, frustration, and loss of self confidence and feel that life is unfair. 

5)  Focus on your out breath.  When Manipura Chakra is balanced, you are confident, full of life, feel that you are your own person and know that you can choose how to think and how to behave.  You are assertive, full of creative energy. You are open to receiving and giving all life has to offer.

6)  Inhale; let your breathing become effortless.  You are comfortable with who you are.  Exhale.  Know that you are perfect.  You do’t need to change anything. 

7)  Inhale; surrender yourself to the bright yellow light swirling around your 3rd Chakra.  

8)  Exhale, feel your 3rd Chakra healing and vibrating. 

6)  Slowly bring your awareness to the rest of your body, to your arms, hands, feet.  Open your eyes.

Namaste — Cathi