Anahata chakra (Heart)

The Anahata Chakra is located in the heart region. This chakra is the seat of balance, and it is characterized by emotions of love, attachment, compassion, trust, and passion.

The symbol of the Heart chakra: The symbol commonly associated with the Heart chakra, also known as Anahata chakra, is a green lotus flower with twelve petals. The lotus flower represents purity, enlightenment, and self-regeneration, while the twelve petals correspond to the twelve qualities of the Heart chakra, such as love, compassion, and harmony. In the center of the lotus, there is a circular symbol representing the element of air, which is associated with the Heart chakra. This symbol also represents the sound “Yam,” which is the sacred mantra for this chakra.

Stone: Rose Quartz and Aventurine.

Colour: Green

Element: Air 

Mantra: The seed mantra (beej mantra) of Anahata Chakra is the  ‘Yam’ Mantra.

Signs of Heart chakra imbalance:

When this chakra is imbalanced, you may experience issues with giving and receiving love, compassion, and forgiveness. 

Physical symptoms may include heart disease, high blood pressure, and respiratory problems.

How can you balance the Heart chakra:

You can balance this chakra by practicing heart-opening exercises, such as practicing gratitude or doing yoga poses that stretch the chest muscles.

Yoga poses to activate the Heart Chakra:

Camel Pose (Ustrasana): This pose opens the chest and heart, allowing energy to flow freely through the heart chakra.

Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana): This pose helps to open the heart and chest, and can also help to relieve tension in the shoulders and neck.

Fish Pose (Matsyasana): This pose expands the chest, stimulates the throat chakra, and can help to release pent-up emotions.

Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana): This pose opens the chest, stretches the spine, and helps to activate the heart chakra.

Pigeon Pose (Kapotasana): This pose stretches the hips, thighs, and groin while also opening the chest and heart.

Tree Pose (Vrikshasana): This pose helps to ground the body while also opening the heart and balancing the heart chakra.