The heart chakra, "anahata," which means "unstuck, unhurt," is the center point of the chakra system. There are three chakras above it, and three below. It's also the central energy of us. The heart is what keeps us going in terms of pumping blood, and love is also what keeps us going. The 4th chakra is about not only love in terms of relationship, but all the other loves...self love, love of the earth, love or art...it's all the loves! When we are in balance with love, doesn't the world seem great! Everything is as it should be. There is beauty everywhere. The feeling of love in balance is a great one, and that's the goal of the heart chakra - to find love in balance.
Up Next in Chakra Series
-
Chakra Four, Day Two
For today we will practice a "Loving Kindness" meditation. The idea of the meditation is to send love to yourself and others. It's a really beautiful practice. I hope you enjoy it.
-
21 Day Chakra Series :: Chakra Five, ...
The fifth chakra is at the throat and its Sanskrit name is "vissudha," which means "purification." I think it's cool that what this is saying is that if you are clear with your communication through the throat then it's purifying...isn't that true. And, speaking of truth, the thing that can real...
-
21-Day Chakra Series :: Chakra Five D...
An aspect of opening the fifth chakra is chanting and singing, which makes sense. It's a recognition of the therapeutic benefits of singing in order to "find your voice." Just like who with the second chakra dancing and movement is a way to more connect to your emotional self.
With that in mind,...
12 Comments