Manipura (3rd Chakra), Solar Plexus, Fire Element

Manipura chakra is located 2 inches above the naval and it represents the fire element in our body "fire in the belly". It is represented by the color Yellow. When awareness rises to manipura (solar plexus) chakra, you may feel more firm, strong, enduring, active, in-charge, responsible, creative, and powerful. By keeping this chakra open, we can strenghten our will power, our determination to take action. Creates assertiveness, and motivation to work, but if this energy center is too strong, it might bring righteous indignation or hyper quality. Do not spend too long practicing this breathing technique

Fire Breath: when meditating on this chakra to open the energy flow is to inhale from the mouth through a small opening, like your are sipping the air (feels like cool air entering your body), exhale out through the nose (feels like hot air is exiting your body). You can visualize the sun, glowing coals, crackling fire, bright light or feel warmth. Do not spend too long practicing this breathing technique.