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Anahata Chakra: The Fourth Chakra (Heart)

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Discovering the Heart Chakra

A Chakra is an energy center in the body. The Heart Chakra, the green lotus of energy, is located right in the middle of the chest. It is the deepest Chakra in our core and controls our emotions, compassion and ability to love. It guides us in our relationships, helps us open up to love from other and wills us to share compassion with the world.

This lens will highlight the primary attributes of this fourth Chakra, Anahata, then describe how to recognize and work with issues based in the Heart.

What is a Chakra?

A Chakra is an energy center in the body. There are seven primary Chakra points located in key areas of the body that regulate the flow of energy (prana, chi, qi) through the system.

All About the Heart Chakra

The Chakra of COMPASSION


    Demon of the Fourth Chakra: GRIEF

    Specifics of Anahata

    Location: Heart
    Color: Green
    Sounds: Bowed instruments - Orchestra
    Mantra: YAM
    Yantra/Symbol: 12 petaled lotus
    Element: Air
    Glands: Thymus
    Meridian: Heart, Lung
    Sense: Touch (Air enables touch)
    Organ of Action: Hands
    Organ of Knowledge: Skin
    Vayu: Prana - Intake of energy
    Planet: Jupiter

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The Reign of the Heart



    Emotional Arena:

    • Love
    • Forgiveness
    • Compassion
    • Trust / Hope
    • Commitment
    • Hate
    • Resentment
    • Grief
    • Anger
    • Loneliness


    Physical Arena:

    • Heart
    • Circulatory system
    • Lungs
    • Shoulders
    • Arms
    • Ribs
    • Breasts
    • Diaphragm
    • Thymus Gland

Sounds of the Heart Chakra

Stimulate your Heart Chakra with these great songs from iTunes!



Track Artist Album  
Heart of Earth (Fourth Chakra) Sophia Chakra Healing Chants
Heart Chakra Greg de Vries, The Meditation Coach Guided Chakra Balancing Meditation
Heart Chakra - Compassion Ben Scott & Christa Michell Tibetan Chakra Meditations
Wings of the Heart (Heart) Jonathan Goldman Chakra Chants

What does "Blocked" mean?

Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning "wheel" or "vortex" which reflects the shape and motion of the Chakra energy. A healthy Chakra is open in the center and spins smoothly in a clock-wise manner.

Is the Heart Blocked?



    Some of the most common questions to ask about Heart Chakra issues involve our ability to love, trust and forgive.

    Consider these Questions:
    • Do you have satisfying, lengthy relationships?
    • Do you feel you deserve to be loved?
    • Are you having an extended bought with grief that can not seem to be resolved?
    • Do you find yourself angry or bitter with people most of the time?
    • Are you able to express compassion and appreciation for people you do not know?

    Symptoms of a blocked Heart Chakra can manifest through the body or personality - sometimes a combination of both.




    Emotional Imbalances:

    • Codependency
    • Jealousy
    • Being a pleaser
    • Being a martyr
    • Lack of boundaries
    • Withdrawn
    • Anti-social
    • Lonely
    • Isolated
    • Fear of intimacy
    • Lack of empathy



    Physical Imbalances:

    • Bronchitis
    • Hypertension
    • Heart disease
    • Heart attacks
    • Circulatory problems
    • Allergies
    • Asthma
    • Aching chest or upper back
    • Lung cancer
    • Breast cancer
    • Pneumonia

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Methods to Connect with the Fourth Chakra

Chakra Yoga, Gemstones, & Mantra



    Yoga Postures:The practice of yoga helps to unblock and circulate the prana energy in the body. Regular yoga practice will help maintain healthy chakra flow. If you feel you are blocked in a particular chakra, a sequence designed specifically for that chakra will help open and regulate its energy circulation.



    • Ustrasana (Camel Pose)
    • Crescent Pose Variations
    • Sphinx Pose
    • Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward Facing Dog)
    • Uttana Shishosana (Puppy Pose)
    • Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Fold)
    • Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel)



    Mantra Chanting:The sounds of unique mantras stimulate different energies of the body. The mantra for each chakra helps invigorate the spin of energy.

    • First thing in the morning, take 5-10 minutes to chant 108 repetitions of YAM



    Gemstone Therapy:The composition and vibration of gemstones is used to help promote and regulate specific energies in the body. Every stone stimulates one or more chakras.

    • Rose Quartz, Rhodochrosite, Unakite, Malachite, Jade, Emerald, Chrysoprase



Rhodochrosite Mala

Rhodochrosite & Mother-of-Pearl Hand Mala - Heart Chakra Mantra Chanting 

Heart Chakra Meditation

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Proudly Display the Power of your Heart Chakra!

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Want to Learn About Other Chakras?

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Want More?? Chakra Balancing References

Lotus Malas
Your source for high-quality, hand-crafted Japa Mantra Malas to assist with your Chakra Practice. Malas available for all Chakras!
EHow: How to Balance your Chakras with Crystals
Describes how to use crystals and gemstones to open and balance the chakras.
Yoga Journal
Your BEST resource for descriptions of all Yoga Postures and Yogic Health articles.

Thoughts About the Heart Chakra?


How do you experience the Heart Chakra? Have more questions about Anahata? Do you have a great Chakra Exercise? Share here please!



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