In recent times, people have increasingly become aware of the spiritual aspects of human life. This is probably because spirituality gives us answers relating to the subtler dimensions of our existence where science has still not dared to venture.
One of these dimensions is the chakra system in our bodies. It is vital to understand how this system works and how we can keep it tuned to its finest. Only then can we ensure a life of well-being, peace, and harmony.
In this article, we are going to explore one of the most important chakras in the body – the heart chakra.
What Is The Heart Chakra?
As the name suggests, this chakra (or energy center) is situated at the heart. Known as Anahata in Sanskrit, it is the fourth major chakra along the spine in the body.
One of the reasons this chakra holds so much significance is that it lies at the center of the seven main chakras of our body. As such, it is also a junction between the lower three chakras and the upper three chakras. This represents the coming together of the physical and metaphysical aspects of our being.
The heart chakra, as is obvious, is associated with love, empathy, compassion, acceptance, and more. Those whose heart chakras are activated have the ability to love unconditionally and have a much more positive attitude towards everything and everyone. This, of course, plays an important role in our relationships, finances, career, health, and the ability to manifest our dreams.
Another thing of note is that this chakra governs our heart, lungs, circulatory system, chest, and arms. Since these are some of the most important organs and systems in our bodies, the relevance of the heart chakra is further elevated.
In spirituality, the heart chakra is represented by a flower that has twelve petals and contains intersecting triangles within it. The intersecting triangles symbolize the union of the higher and lower chakras. Also, since this chakra stands for love and compassion, it is often denoted in green color. The mantra linked to this chakra is “Yam” which translates to “I love.”
How Do You Know If It’s Imbalanced
There are many reasons the heart chakra (or any other chakra for that matter) can get blocked or imbalanced. We live in a world that can be tough to wade through. Stress and anxiety are increasingly becoming a “natural part of life.” And as we are all aware, the things we consume, including air and water, have become quite adulterated. All of this, and more, can lead to the clogging up of spiritual energies in our chakras.
When this happens to our heart chakra, it can give rise to a number of issues. We may suffer from physical ailments such as chest pain, heart disease, high/low blood pressure, lung conditions, circulatory problems, and so on.
The blocked energy at this chakra can also affect our mental and emotional states. We may start feeling unworthy, have increased insecurities, feel doubtful of others’ intentions, become jealous, feel heartbroken, and so on. In extreme cases, the person might want to isolate themself excessively, and may even face depression.
How To Balance The Heart Chakra
When the heart chakra becomes imbalanced or blocked, it is extremely important to get things back in order. Otherwise, it can greatly degrade one’s health and quality of life. Fortunately, there are some great time-tested methods that can help us in this regard.
1) Practice Meditation
Meditation is the number one technique to not only bring our chakras to balance but also to activate them. When this happens, the spiritual energy flows undisturbed leading to much higher possibilities.
When it comes to the heart chakra, we can close our eyes, sit in a comfortable posture and focus on the heart. Then, we can visualize that it is blossoming like a flower and getting rid of all the stale energies within it. Regular practice of this meditation should eventually do the job.
2) Practice Gratitude
Gratitude fills the heart with appreciation for life and everything that we have achieved. It naturally gets rid of any unwanted negative emotions hidden in the heart chakra.
A great way to practice gratitude is to write down everything that we hold dear in our lives in our journals. This practice can be done every night before we go to bed. It not only helps balance the heart chakra, but it also helps us become better people.
3) Say Positive Affirmations
The words we speak have great power. They can literally manifest into our physical reality. Therefore, we should choose to speak as positively as possible.
This includes affirmations that can specifically be targeted towards balancing the heart chakra. Some good ones are, “I am loved,” “I forgive myself,” “I deserve love,” “I love every being on the planet,” and so on.
4) Take Energy Healing Sessions
This is another great technique to bring our heart chakras to balance. There are many types of energy healing, like Reiki, Pranic healing, Crystal Healing, Qigong, etc. No matter the type, the result will be the same. The healer will drain the blocked and stale energy from the heart chakra and fill it with fresh cosmic energy. This is what does the magic.
5) Chant Mantras
Mantras are sacred words or phrases that have been around for thousands of years. There are specific mantras for specific purposes. To balance the heart chakra, we can try chanting “Om” or “Om mane padme hum.” Both these mantras are extremely powerful and can quickly balance the heart chakra.
Final Thoughts
The heart chakra is one of the most important chakras in the human body. It represents spiritual growth and the union of our physical and spiritual selves. It also governs some really crucial physical, emotional, and mental aspects of our being.
As such, it’s imperative that if we have a blocked heart chakra, we should take steps to balance it as soon as possible. Thankfully though, doing so doesn’t take much time and effort. Simple techniques practiced regularly can help us bring order to chaos and live a life of well-be.
