The Heart

   Let's talk about Chakras, how u can tell they are blocked and what we can do to open them. 

The Heart (Anahata)

Color: Green 

Location:  center of the chest

Associated with:  love, compassion and emotional healing

Element: Air

Stone: Rose Quartz

When this chakra is blocked  one can have difficulty trusting, feeling lonely, having trouble forgiving.

When the chakra is open,  one may feel that it is like stepping into a warm loving embrace. One might also notice increase empathy, a deep sense of connection with others in a general sense of well-being, for some it's like a weight has been lifted

Yoga poses that can help unblock the Heart Chakra 

- Camel pose

-Cobra pose

-Bridge pose

-Fish pose

-Bow pose

( hold each pose for 5 to 10 breaths)

Here's a mantra also try a sound: Yam pronounced yum & you can say, I forgive myself and others out of love

Be sure to do heart opening yoga poses, meditation, start a gratitude journal, affirmations, breath work, aroma therapy, also incorporate green things and heart opening crystals to your routine.

Oils: Ylang Ylang, lavender oil and other oils you may find that relate to the heart.

Related illnesses when this chakra is blocked 

-chest tightness/pain or discomfort

-high blood pressure

-poor circulation

-respiratory issues

-heart palpitations

Emotional issues that can occur when this chakra is blocked

-jealousy or resentment

-emotional numbness

-low self worth

-difficulty forming healthy relationships 

- fear of betrayal, anger & bitterness

-difficulty expression emotions and difficulty with boundaries.

Let's unblock our chakras to be in a healthier mental and spiritual space!

                        -Photo by Google