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The Missing Link Between Core Strength & Your Inner Power 🌀
Hey there, Yogis!
True strength isn’t just about muscles; it’s about energy. Your core is the physical and energetic center of your body, influencing how you move, breathe, and even how confident you feel. In yogic philosophy, this inner power is connected to the Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura).
Let’s explore how core-focused yoga and chakra awareness can bring both physical and inner stability.
Yoga Deep Dive
Core Strength & The Solar Plexus Chakra
What is the Solar Plexus Chakra?
The Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) is the third energy center in the body, located just above the navel. It governs confidence, personal power, and determination.
When balanced, you feel strong, decisive, and in control. When blocked, it can lead to self-doubt, low energy, or digestive discomfort.
The Science of Core Stability:
🔸 A strong core supports better posture, spinal alignment, and breath control, reducing strain on the lower back.
🔸 Activating deep core muscles, like the transverse abdominis, improves balance and movement efficiency.
🔸 Engaging the core creates a stable base for all yoga poses, from standing balances to deep backbends.
Energetic Perspective:
🔆 The Solar Plexus Chakra is associated with willpower, discipline, and transformation.
🔆 If weak or blocked, it can manifest as a lack of motivation, procrastination, or fear of failure.
🔆 Core-activating yoga poses and breathwork help stimulate and strengthen this energy center.
Mini Activation Practice:
Sit tall, close your eyes, and
Take a deep breath into your belly.
As you exhale, visualize a warm, golden light radiating from your core, filling you with strength and confidence.
Repeat for five breaths, setting the intention to move with purpose and stability.
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Practice of The Day
Fire Up Your Core with Boat Pose (Navasana)
A strong core isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about control, endurance, and inner fire. Boat Pose (Navasana) strengthens the abdominals, engages the hip flexors, and activates the Solar Plexus Chakra, helping you cultivate both physical and energetic stability.
How It Heals:
Builds deep core strength for better balance and posture.
Stimulates digestion and supports gut health, aligning with the Solar Plexus Chakra.
Encourages mental focus and perseverance, strengthening willpower.
How to Practice:
Sit tall with your knees bent and feet flat on the mat.
Engage your core and lift your feet, bringing your shins parallel to the floor.
Extend your arms forward, keeping your spine long and shoulders relaxed.
If accessible, straighten your legs into a V-shape for added intensity.
Hold for 5–10 breaths, breathing deeply and staying steady.
💨 Breathwork Integration:
As you hold the pose, inhale deeply through the nose and feel your core engage. Exhale with control, activating your center and fueling inner power.
Yoga in Everyday Life
Activate Your Inner Fire Beyond the Mat
Power Walk with Purpose
Walk for 10 minutes daily with deliberate, strong strides, keeping your core engaged.
With each step, repeat an affirmation like “I am strong. I am capable.”
Candle Gazing for Focus
Light a candle, sit comfortably, and focus on the flame without blinking for 1-2 minutes.
This ancient yogic practice enhances willpower, sharpens focus, and strengthens your mind-body connection.
Chanting “RAM” for Confidence
The Solar Plexus vibrates with the sound “RAM” (pronounced Rahm).
Chant it out loud for 2 minutes, placing a hand on your belly to feel the vibration strengthening your core.
Your core is the foundation of your strength, confidence, and personal power. By blending yoga, breathwork, and daily rituals, you can awaken your Solar Plexus Chakra and move through life with greater energy and clarity.
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Until next time, namaste
The Yoga Daily Team
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