The Heart Chakra
Location- The heart area in the center of the chest!
Function- This chakra governs all types of love- including self
love, romantic love, love of friends and family, and loving life! This chakra
has ITS OWN INTELLIGENCE- how awesome is that?! We would be wise to listen to it, provided
that we are not allowing ourselves to be hurt or disrespected in the process. The
goal here is to balance and harmonize your mind and heart. Issues do arise when
we get hurt and shut it down or have to make choices that conflict with what
your heart wants. Maybe it’s not always ideal to make decisions based off of
what your heart wants but it IS important that we can still honor the wisdom or
love that we feel by acknowledging it and respecting it, instead of shutting
the chakra down as we make decisions.
Overactive Symptoms- When this chakra is overactive we might
be pushovers, not respecting our own needs and boundaries
Underactive Symptoms- When this chakra is underactive, we can
act cold towards others and be motivated by a selfishness that is not honoring
yourself or others!
Ways to Balance the
Heart Chakra:
Color- Green and Pink
Stones- Chrysocolla, Aventurine, Emerald, Green Kyanite, Jade,
Periodot, Rose Quartz, Green Quartz
Element- Air
Affirmations-
I am loved
I let love in
I love myself
I AM love
I forgive and let go
of those who have hurt me
I freely give and receive
love
I listen and respond to
my hearts desires
Musical Note- Note ‘F’
Yoga- Camel Pose, Cobra, Bridge
Meditations for the
Heart Chakra:
Sound- Yam
Mudra Meditation-
Thumb and Pointer finger together at the center of the chest with the other three fingers pointing outward. Chant "Yam" in tandem with the breath for several minutes, or as long as you like! This is so powerful!!
