The Manipuraka, or Navel Chakra, is located some 2-3 inches below the navel. It's name means "jewel of the lotus" or "lustrous gem".

It is associated, in the body with the small intestine, kidneys, adrenals, pancreas, gallbladder, liver, with the element fire, and the color yellow.

Human Challenge and Gift - to connect with our internal source power and energy

Soul Desire - to ignite, connect with and focus physical energy

Primal Relationship - with internal source of power, identity, status