Physical Digestion and Metabolism

A ten-leaf, orange lotus flower symbolizes the third Chakra. A health third Chakra is bright orange, while a week or blocked one may be a whitish or even bluish color. The third Chakra controls the body’s metabolism and overall functioning. It is the seat of the physical self. An active and healthy third Chakra generates enthusiasm and passion for work. When the third Chakra is operating properly and harmoniously, rich emotions are present. A weakened third Chakra allows increased emotional vulnerability.

The Third Chakra relates to the element of fire and is located on the spot called the “Tae Yang” nerve center in Oriental Medicine. It controls ambition and appetite, facilitating balanced meta bolism. You can easily tell the state of your third Chakra by observing your appetite. When the third Chakra is weak, you will have a decreased appetite for food. Excessive appetite is also indicative of a Chakra that is unbalanced.

The third chakra also connects with the neo-cortex. Accordingly, it is very sensitive to stress. If stress is prolonged, deterioration of the internal organs will occur. It is important to maintain a calm and peaceful state of mind in order to maximize efficiency of the third Chakra and the internal organs.

Healing Chakras by Ilchi Lee