I’ve been dealing with some minor health issues lately. It seemed to come out of no where, but in full effect. I started to feel betrayed by my body—“how dare my body get ill…I take care of myself inside and out.” 

Then I watched a documentary called “Heal”. If you haven’t seen it, you should. Basically, this film shows how thoughts, beliefs and emotions have a huge impact on our health and ability to heal. After watching the film, I looked at my own life and realized that I was under a lot of stress. I started to take on too many projects. I kept stressing over all my future projects and not allowing myself to be fully present in my current projects. And, I had emotions that were constantly in flux.

I strongly believe that I was making self sick. 

Did you know that stress can affect your gastrointestinal system? Scientists have pointed out that the gut imbalance has a connection to the mind. Yogis may point out the imbalance in the 🌞Manipura Chakra🌞. 

Your Manipura Chakra, your third chakra which color is yellow, is located in your solar plexus. It is tied to your wisdom, self-confidence and feelings of well-being. When it’s imbalanced, you may feel tired, weak, sick and, since it anatomically governs the pancreas, digestive system’s organs and adrenal glands, you may experience digestive issues. 

Having felt imbalanced in my Manipura Chakra, I’ve been meditating upon this space, visualizing a brillant, glowing yellow light in my stomach area. Each in-breath, I invite more balance, self-awareness, and loving assertiveness. Each out-breath I release tension. 

Repeating these #affirmations have helped too:

✨I balance my personal power from a place of compassion and self-esteem. 

✨I am strong. I have courage.

✨I have control and am worthy of creating a life I want.

Sense imbalance too? Try this healing meditation too. Namaste, yogis.