- The Heart Chakra is the fourth energy center that is located in the center of the chest.
- It is associated with the color green which relates to our ability to receive and give love unconditionally.
- This chakra pertains to the love for oneself, others, compassion, empathy and forgiveness’
- It is also an essential component of our overall well-being that helps us to balance our emotions, maintain our self-awareness and have meaningful relationships with others.
- Because it is located in the middle of our body it is the bridge between the lower and upper chakras and helps us to balance the material and spiritual world.
Listed below are the effects when the chakra is imbalanced and ways to balance it.
When Imbalanced
- Physical effects
- Heart problems
- Weight issues
- Asthma
- Heart pain/angina
- Emotional effects
- Attachment while in relationship
- Unhealthy detachment/anti-social
- Feelings of loneliness, isolation and insecurity
- Often puts others first instead of their needs
- Spiritual effects
- Difficulty in finding beauty in all things
- Excessive jealousy
- Holding grudges
- Codependency
How to Balance
- Express gratitude often
- Journaling things that you are grateful for
- Affirmations
- I love myself
- I forgive myself
- My heart is open to love
- Meditation
- When you inhale and exhale picture your heart chakra glowing & spinning
- Chant the mantra ‘YAM’ (pronounced yang-gm) while taking deep breaths helps to physically & spiritually open your chest
- Go outside
- Fresh air has a calming effect
- Makes you feel more at peace
- Set boundaries
- Communicate your wants and needs with friends and family
- Use ‘I’ statements when expressing your feelings or wishes
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