The 3rd Chakra is located at the Solar Plexus; it is yellow, and its element is fire. It is sometimes called the power Chakra, bridging the lower and upper chakras. If we think of the 2nd Chakra as governing unity, we can say the 3rd chakra has a governing influence of discernment.

The second Chakra, also known as the sacral Chakra, is located about two finger widths below the belly button. It governs the reproductive system and the digestion/elimination system. Its element is water; ebbing and flowing as do our emotions.

We often hear about Chakras, but what are they and what do they do? Chakras emerged from Hinduism a few thousand years ago; they are part of Yoga. In the west, we tend to think of Yoga as an exercise, but traditionally it is a way of life. Yoga is a path to cultivate discernment, awareness, self-regulation, and higher consciousness in our lives.