The Anahata or heart chakra is the is the center of your spirit as well as the center of the chakras. It is located at the center of your chest. The heart chakra, or fourth chakra center is associated with the colors green (lower) and pink (upper), the element of air and can be blocked by grief. It is symbolized by a gorgeous green and /or pink lotus flower with twelve petals and focuses on love and compassion. More specifically, the higher heart chakra rules unconditional love for all and the lower heart chakra rules human love. The heart chakra is the healing center and it moves love through your life. When your heart is open you are not only loving toward others, you are also loving toward yourself. To be open to love is to reach to the deepest places and connect with our true essence, our spirit and our soul.
Signs that your heart chakra is imbalanced can be asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure, lack of self-worth, issues with forgiveness, anger, social anxiety and jealousy. If you are struggling with an overwhelming sense of grief or you struggle with trusting others and letting them in, you may have an imbalance in your heart chakra.
Pranayama
Viloma Pranayama or Stop Action Breathing (Inhale, Exhale a third, pause, exhale a third, pause, exhale fully, repeat)
Yoga
Yoga poses that balance the Anahata chakra tend to open the heart and chest, such as back bends, making room to allow more love into your life. The heart chakra is linked to the heart, ribs, lungs, shoulders and upper thoracic spine. Poses that focus on these areas help to balance the fourth chakra center.
- Cat/Cow Pose (Marjaiasana/Bitilasana)
- Puppy Pose (Anahatasana)
- Thread the Needle (Parsva Balasana)
Oils
- Forgive (Doterra Blend)
- Thyme
- Rose
Crystals
- Green Aventurine
- Green Fluorite
- Rose Quartz
- Jade
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