The Heart Chakra is the fourth energy center that is green and is located in the center of the chest. It allows us to receive and give love unconditionally. 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.
This chakra is 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.
Associated with love for oneself, others, compassion, empathy and forgiveness
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