✨ Recently, I struggled with a serious illness and needed to give myself time to rest, recover and look after myself. Alongside my NHS treatments, sound baths and chakras, especially the Solar Plexus, helped me rebuild my inner strength and feel more like myself again. I’d love to share a few of the ideas that helped me find my spark.

If your dealing with something right now, I’d start with just one new thing.

Sound Healing And Your Solar Plexus Chakra

Five gentle ways to find your inner sunshine

Have you ever had a day where you felt bright, steady and really sure of yourself? That warm, quietly confident feeling has a home in the body, and in chakra teaching it’s your solar plexus.

This is the next stop in our Chakra series. Last time we started at the root chakra, the foundation that helps us feel safe and settled. Now we’re moving up to the solar plexus, the sunny yellow centre of confidence, self-worth and personal power.

I’ve pulled together five simple ways to give yours a little love. Dip into whichever one feels right for you.

Meet your solar plexus

Your solar plexus chakra sits just above your navel, below your ribs. Its Sanskrit name is Manipura, and it’s linked with the colour yellow and the element of fire.

It’s often described as your inner sunshine. It’s connected with self-esteem, making decisions and trusting your gut. When it feels balanced, you might notice you speak up a little more easily, make choices with less second-guessing and feel comfortable simply being you.

1. Find your inner sunshine

Picture a warm yellow light just above your navel.

Find a quiet spot, rest your hands gently on your tummy and take a few slow breaths. With each breath in, imagine that yellow light glowing a little brighter and warmer. Even a minute or two can feel lovely, and you can do it anywhere, from the sofa to the car park before a big meeting.

2. Feel the sound frequencies

Tuned to the note E, is said to support a bright, balanced solar plexus.

In our sound baths, we have bowls tuned to each chakra and the bowls tuned to E carry this frequency for you. All you need to do is lie back and let it wash over you.

3. Crystals to support you

Citrine, Tiger’s Eye and Yellow Calcite.

These warm, golden stones are lovely companions for the solar plexus. Set your intentions and feel the power of beautiful crystals, or wear them as jewellery. Pop one in your pocket or bag as a little reminder of your own sparkle through the day.

4. A little uplifting scent

Lemon and ginger are lovely bright scents for the solar plexus.

Add a few drops to a diffuser while you work or unwind, or blend them into a carrier oil before they touch your skin. A fresh, zesty scent can feel like opening a window on a sunny morning.

5. Speak your affirmations

Try saying one gently to yourself:

“I am confident in who I am.” “I trust myself to make good choices.” “I am allowed to shine.”

Pick the one that feels right and say it slowly, maybe with your hands resting on your solar plexus. It might feel a little strange at first, and that’s completely fine. Small shifts make a big difference.

Your free tips sheet

Would a little reminder help? I’ve put these five ideas together in a free Solar Plexus tips sheet for you. Print it and pop it on the fridge, or tuck it into your journal for the days you’d like a gentle nudge.

Come and join us

If you’d love to feel these frequencies for yourself, I’d love you to come along to a sound bath. We run them throughout the year, with new dates added regularly.