Solar Plexus Chakra Yoga — Signs, Confidence & Essential Oil Guide
What Is the Solar Plexus Chakra?
The solar plexus chakra is the third of the seven chakras, traditionally associated with confidence, willpower, and personal identity. Known in Sanskrit as Manipura, it is traditionally located in the upper abdomen, around the stomach area. purelyBlack's Solar Plexus Chakra Essential Oil Blend is available as a 100% pure essential oil blend, dispatched from Sydney.
In wellness practice, the solar plexus chakra is often described as the seat of self-esteem and personal power. People who focus on solar plexus work are usually seeking a stronger sense of confidence and inner direction.
What Does a Blocked Solar Plexus Chakra Feel Like?
People who describe a blocked solar plexus chakra often talk about feeling low in confidence, indecisive, or disconnected from their own sense of direction. This is a wellness and lifestyle concept rather than a medical one, and experiences of it vary widely from person to person.
- Self-doubt or reduced confidence
- Difficulty asserting personal boundaries
- A general lack of motivation or direction
Some people pair this reflection with breathwork, journalling, or aromatic rituals using bright, warming citrus and spice scents.
Solar Plexus Chakra Yoga Poses for Confidence
Solar plexus chakra yoga is commonly associated with core-strengthening poses and postures that build a sense of stability through the midsection. Poses such as Boat Pose, Warrior poses, or simple seated twists are often used because they engage the core and upright posture linked to this chakra.
A simple approach: stand tall, engage your core gently, and breathe slowly while holding a steady posture for several minutes. Some people diffuse a bright, energising aromatic blend nearby during this practice to support a sense of focus.
How Does Solar Plexus Chakra Yoga Support Confidence?
Solar plexus chakra yoga is thought to support confidence by combining physical core engagement with steady, intentional breathing. The idea is that a stronger, more upright posture reinforces a stronger sense of self.
Many people build solar plexus chakra yoga into a short daily or weekly routine — a few core-focused poses, followed by stillness and breathwork, often paired with a warming aromatic blend to reinforce the practice as a ritual rather than a one-off session.
Solar Plexus Chakra Yoga and Meditation Combined
Solar plexus chakra yoga is often paired with short meditation sessions focused on the upper abdomen and a sense of inner steadiness. This combination is intended to build both physical and mental steadiness together.
A common practice: hold a simple standing or seated core pose for a minute, then transition into stillness, breathing slowly while visualising a sense of warmth in the upper abdomen. Some people repeat this cycle several times.
Solar Plexus Chakra Crystals and Stones
Crystals such as citrine, tiger's eye, and yellow jasper are commonly associated with solar plexus chakra work in crystal healing traditions. These stones are typically chosen for their bright, warming associations rather than any tested physical effect.
In practice, many people combine a chosen crystal with a solar plexus chakra yoga session — holding the stone during meditation, or placing it nearby while practising. This pairing is a personal ritual rather than a standardised method.
What Essential Oils Support Solar Plexus Chakra Yoga?
Bright citrus, warming spice, and herbaceous aromas are traditionally associated with solar plexus work in aromatherapy practice. purelyBlack's Solar Plexus Chakra Essential Oil Blend is formulated as a ready-to-use blend for exactly this kind of confidence-building practice.
These bright, energising aromatic notes are commonly chosen because they're associated with alertness and warmth, in contrast with the softer, cooler aromas often used for upper-chest emotional work.
How Do You Use Solar Plexus Chakra Essential Oil Blend?
Solar Plexus Chakra Essential Oil Blend is typically diffused, inhaled directly from the bottle, or diluted for topical application on the upper abdomen or pulse points. As with any essential oil blend, always dilute before applying to skin.
- Diffuser: 3–5 drops per 100ml water
- Topical (body): 2% dilution, approx. 12 drops per 30ml carrier oil
- Topical (face): 1% dilution, approx. 6 drops per 30ml carrier oil
purelyBlack's fractionated coconut oil is a commonly used carrier oil for this purpose. Never apply undiluted essential oil blends directly to skin.
Steps for a Solar Plexus Roll-On Application
- Fill a 10ml roller bottle with fractionated coconut oil, leaving room at the top.
- Add 6 drops of Solar Plexus Chakra Essential Oil Blend for a 2% dilution.
- Cap and roll gently between your palms to combine.
- Apply to the upper abdomen or wrists before a solar plexus chakra yoga session or at the start of the day.
Is Solar Plexus Chakra Essential Oil Blend Safe to Use?
When diluted correctly and used as directed, Solar Plexus Chakra Essential Oil Blend is generally considered lower-risk for most healthy adults, though individual sensitivities vary. Always patch test before wider application.
Avoid use during pregnancy without professional guidance, keep out of reach of children and pets, and store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. If you're managing a medical condition or taking medication, consult a healthcare professional before introducing a new essential oil blend into your routine.
Where to Buy Solar Plexus Chakra Essential Oil Blend in Australia
purelyBlack's Solar Plexus Chakra Essential Oil Blend is available online and dispatched from Sydney, Australia. You can find it, along with the rest of the chakra collection, on the purelyBlack website.
For related reading, see our guides on the Sacral Chakra Essential Oil Blend and the full 7 Chakra Essential Oil Blends guide to explore the rest of the collection.
Disclaimer: This article is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. These statements have not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Always dilute before topical use, patch test before wider application, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or if managing a medical condition.
About the Author
Written by H.R. Kim
Founder at purelyBlack — an Australian-owned perfumery and essential oil supplier based in Sydney. H.R. specialises in molecular ingredient chemistry and scent profiling, with a focus on pure, single-origin essential oils for aromatherapy, skin care, and natural wellness.
