According to Hindu and Buddhist scriptures there are seven chakras in the human body and they all are associated with different energies, features and benefits. In this post we will specifically discuss heart chakra that is the fourth chakra in the human body. Firstly we will discuss the meaning of it and then we will know the different methods to balance it. So let’s start with knowing the meaning of heart chakra(Anahata).
what is the heart chakra?
Heart chakra also known as anahata in Sanskrit is the fourth chakra among the seven chakras of the human body according to hindu and Buddhist scriptures. It is the bridge among lower 3 chakras and upper 3 chakras. It is located at the center of the chest and it is associated with the colour green. The heart chakra is majorly associated with feelings and emotions like love, forgiveness, empathy, compassion, calmness and serenity.
heart chakra symbol
There is a different symbol for each chakra. Heart chakra also has its own symbol which has unique characteristics and significance. The symbol of the heart chakra looks like a six pointed star or a hexagram as you can see in the image given above. There is a twelve petaled lotus flower in the centre of the symbol. Every part of the symbol has its unique importance. The six pointed star represents the connection between spirituality and the material world. The twelve petaled lotus represents the different qualities that are connected with the heart chakra like Love, Compassion, serenity, empathy and forgiveness etc. The colour associated with heart chakra is Green. Next we will discuss ‘how to balance heart chakra’.
how to balance heart chakra?
There are lots of different methods to balance your heart chakra. Below are some of them:
- Spread Love: do love with yourself and others too. Always cultivate the feeling of love, compassion and kindness towards yourself and towards others.
- Gratitude: always be grateful for the things, experiences and people that you have in your life.
- Practice Forgiveness: Be calm in every situation and forgive yourself and others for the mistakes and move on.
- Connect With Nature: spend some time with nature and walk in the morning or any time that is suitable for you. Connecting with Nature helps to be grounded and helps to open heart chakra.
heart chakra meditation
Heart chakra meditation is a method to balance or unlock the heart chakra. In this method the person takes the help of meditation that’s a limb of yoga in patanjali’s ‘Yoga Sutra’. Now Let’s know how practice meditation to unlock the heart chakra:
- Find a quiet place where you can’t be disturbed and can sit in a comfortable position.
- Relax your body and feel the connection of your body with the group of the earth.
- Now focus on your heart chakra. Bring all your attention to the center of your chest where the heart chakra is located.
- Keep your purpose clear in your mind while practicing the meditation like you want to open heart chakra or want to feel the love, compassion and the feeling of forgiveness etc.
- Now awake your feelings of love towards yourself, towards your family, friends or even strangers. This is the time to release all the hate feelings from your mind and body and get the feeling of love and friendship into mind and body.
- Forgive everyone for their mistakes and forgive yourself too. Release all past negative memories that give you negative energy and regrets.
- Sit in this situation as long as you like. Feel the connection of love with yourself, others and with the universe.
- At the end take a deep breath and open your eyes slowly and feel the happy vibes into your body. Practice this heart chakra meditation on a daily basis to balance your heart chakra and for making good connections with yourself and others.
heart chakra affirmations
You can use some affirmations to balance your heart chakra. Affirmations are some sentences that can help you to improve your focus and can clear your mind. Here are some Affirmations to unlock your heart chakra:
- I trust in love to heal and improve my life
- I am open to giving and receiving love to myself and others.
- Love flows freely to my heart.
- I trust in the divine flow of life and allow love to guide me in every moment.
- I forgive myself and others for any mistakes and pain.
There are lots of affirmations too. You can practice these 5 affirmations daily and also use other affirmations to balance your heart chakra. Now further we will discuss heart chakra crystals.
heart chakra crystals
We can balance heart chakra by using some crystals. There are lots of different crystals, choose anyone and keep it to yourself. Here are some examples of heart chakra crystals:
- Rose quartz: it’s known for love, compassion and forgiveness.
- Emerald: known for enhancing the love and unity feeling. It is helpful for emotional well-being.
- Malachite: it is believed that it absorbs the negative feelings and energies to the body. It is helpful for emotional healing and transformation. It is associated with balance and inner peace.
There are more crystals that you can use. We have discussed only three. You can use one of them or more then one.
conclusion
In this post we have discussed all about heart chakra, the fourth chakra of the human body according to Hinduism and Buddhism. We have discussed different ways to activate the heart chakra like dance, forgiveness, heart chakra meditation, heart chakra affirmations, crystals and so on. Now I hope you understood everything about heart chakra and if you like this post and feel helpful then share it with your fellows who are also interested to read this type of article. Thank you so much for reading this article till the end. Now I will meet you again with an interesting article.
