4. Heart Chakra (Anahata)

The Heart Chakra, Anahata, is located in the center of the chest. It is the center of love, compassion, and connection.

What is the Heart Chakra?

It connects the lower (earthly) and upper (spiritual) chakras. When balanced, it brings love, harmony, and compassion for yourself and others.

Characteristics & meaning

• Color: Green or pink
• Element: Air
• Symbol: Twelve-petaled lotus
• Themes: Love, compassion, harmony, forgiveness

Out of balance

• Blocked: Loneliness, heartbreak, lack of self-love.
• Overactive: Jealousy, dependency, over-sacrificing.

How to work with it

• Meditation: Visualize a green or pink light in your heart.
• Activities: Gratitude practice, connecting with loved ones.
• Crystals: Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine, Malachite.
• Yoga: Camel (Ustrasana), Cobra (Bhujangasana).

Summary

The Heart Chakra is the bridge between body and spirit. Balancing it brings love, harmony, and healing.