Sanskrit: Anahata
Location: Center of the chest
Colors: Green or pink
Element: Air
Verb: I love
In a Word: Compassion

Located in the heart area is the fourth chakra, the heart chakra deals with all facets of love, empathy, tolerance, compassion, and forgiveness. Marking the bridge between the upper and lower chakras, it also focuses on social identity, self-acceptance, physical healing, balance, harmony, compassion and love.

When balanced, we can love deeply, feel compassion, have a deep sense of peace, trust others, and take responsible risks. However, when its unbalanced, one can suffer a loss of self-discipline, difficult relationships due to an inability to maintain healthy relations or we repeatedly put the needs of others before ourselves putting our own health at risk .

In a Nutshell:

  • Bridges the upper and lower chakras; the center point
  • The integrator of opposites in the psyche: mind and body, male and female, persona and shadow, ego and unity
  • Controls the heart, blood circulation, immune system, lower lungs, rib cage, skin and upper back

Extended Overview:

Color:Green or pink
Sense:Touch
Symbol:Crescent
Associated Gland:Thymus
Associated Organ/Systems:Thymus Gland, heart, blood, circulatory, immune and endocrine systems, lower lungs, rib cage, skin, upper back
Musical Keynote:F – vocalized as “ah” and its sacred sound of YAM
Sound:Wind/Air
Sound Frequency (Isochronic):341.3 Hz
Solfeggio Frequency:963 Hz
Qualities and/or Functions:Unconditional love, harmony, forgiveness, healing, compassion, understanding, personal transformation, warmth, sharing devotion, selflessness

Tools for Working with the Crown Chakra:

To activate (or rebalance) this chakra, wear green clothing, eat organic fruits and vegetables, spend time in nature, along with:

Gemstones:Emerald, Green Calcite, Green Jade, Pink Calcite, Rhodonite, Rhodochrosite, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Kunzite, and Watermelon Tourmaline
Herbs:Marjoram, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Orris Root, Rose Oil, Yarrow
Essential Oils:Mandarin, Melissa, Rose, Maroc, Tangerine, Ylang-ylang, Marjoram, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender
Yoga Poses:Camel Pose, Wheel Pose, Bridge Pose, Warrior I, Upward Facing Dog (cobra), Reverse Plank Pose
Health Tips:“Enjoy a heart-healthy Mediterranean diet; exercise aerobically but also walk.” (Dale, 2009)

SOURCES:

https://www.peacefulmind.com/project/heart-chakra
https://naturalchakrahealing.com/sound-healing.html
https://www.yogiapproved.com/yoga/7-yoga-poses-to-open-your-heart
The Complete Book of Chakra Healing by Cindi Dale (2009)