As you can see in the blog post about the first chakra As you may have read, chakras are spinning ‘wheels’ of energy within our energy body. When these chakras are in harmony, you feel at ease with yourself, you move effortlessly with the flow of life and you stand firmly on your own two feet. In this blog, we’ll take you on a journey to the fourth chakra, the heart chakra.
Blockages in a chakra can manifest as physical symptoms, poor sleep or a general sense of unease or imbalance. But how do you know if there is a blockage?
To help you with this, we’ve written this blog series! There’s a separate blog for each chakra, in which we explain:
- what the chakra represents,
- how a properly functioning chakra manifests itself,
- and what symptoms might arise when the flow of energy is disrupted.
In addition, we’ll of course be sharing practical tips that you can put into practice straight away to support your chakras and restore balance.
The fourth chakra, the heart chakra
✽ 𝙷𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚔𝚛𝚊 – Colour: green – Located in the centre of the chest, at the level of the heart
The fourth chakra is called, in Sanskrit, Anahata . This literally means “undamaged” or “unblemished sound”. It refers to the infinite love and compassion present in every human being, independent of the ego, judgement or expectation.
The heart chakra is the centre of love, connection and harmony. It forms the bridge between the lower three physical chakras and the upper spiritual chakras. This is where the earthly meets the spiritual. It is about unconditional love – for yourself, for others, and for life itself.
This fourth chakra is connected to the heart, the lungs, the chest, the thymus gland and the immune system. It also influences your breathing and your ability to love and connect with others.
Balance and imbalance
⊕ A balanced heart chakra fosters an open and loving attitude. You are able to both give and receive love. You also feel compassion, forgiveness, empathy and gratitude. Your relationships are nurturing, genuine and respectful. Your heart is open, but with healthy boundaries.
⊖ If the fourth chakra is out of balance, you may struggle with intimacy or shut yourself off emotionally. You may experience feelings of sadness, loneliness or bitterness. It can be difficult to forgive yourself or others. Physically, symptoms may include palpitations, shortness of breath, chest pain, high blood pressure or problems with the immune system.
If your heart chakra is overactive, you may lose yourself in others, try too hard to please them, or become emotionally dependent. You feel responsible for other people’s happiness, at the expense of your own.
Tips!
Open up your chest area. Think of gentle yoga poses that open up the chest, such as the camel pose or the bridge pose. Even simply rolling your shoulders back and opening up your chest can create some space.
Sit down comfortably, place your hands over your heart and take a deep breath. Visualise a soft green glow around your chest:
“I am love.”
“I give love and receive love.”
“My heart is open and I feel safe.”
“I find it easy to forgive myself and others.”
Repeat these sentences mindfully and feel the energy flowing through your heart area.
Physical contact, such as hugging or holding hands, stimulates the heart chakra in a natural way. So go on, give each other a hug!!
Additional tips
Crystals that support the fourth chakra include:
Rose quartz, Green Aventurine, Emerald, Malachite
Essential oils for the heart chakra include:
Roos, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Geranium and Sandalwood, all soft, floral and heart-opening. But of course also the Heart Chakra You can make great use of scent frequencies to open your heart again.
Use a roller and apply it directly to the chest area, or use the oil in a diffuser or aroma burner in your living space to create a loving atmosphere.
Green, the colour of the heart chakra
Use the colour green to open and support the heart chakra.
- Wear green clothes, jewellery or accessories close to your heart, such as a pendant or a scarf.
- Eat more green foods such as spinach, kale, avocado, broccoli, green apples and green tea.
- Spend some time in the countryside, go for a walk in the woods or stroll through a park.
- Place green flowers or plants in your home and surround yourself with living greenery. They’ll help you open your heart chakra.
Every day, visualise a soft green sphere of light in your chest that radiates love, peace and acceptance. Let it spread out to the people around you, and back to yourself again. In this way, you activate the fourth chakra to give and receive love.
𝙻𝚒𝚎𝚏𝚜 𝚁𝚎𝚋𝚎𝚌𝚌𝚊
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