THE HEART CHAKRA

THE HEART CHAKRA – known as Anahata

Colour: Green

Musical note: F (fah)

Location: heart area

Primary function: love, wisdom, stability, pleasure, compassion, caring, bridge between spirit and body.  Considered to be the seat of the soul.  Connection with all things, healing ability.

Physical function:  Good general health if positive.  Good understanding and co-operation.

Parts of Body affected: Heart, lungs, circulation, thymus gland.

Positive: Appreciation for simple things in life.  Value what you have.

 Negative:  Can manifest as being overtly reserved and over-cautious.  Afraid to participate in life fully.

Congested:  This can lead to indecision, self confidence and narrow focus in life.  Primarily concerned with the needs of self.

 Over-stimulated :  Over stimulated can make us be more concerned with helping others and taking little or no interest in our own lives.

 Unbalanced:  Blockage can manifest as immune system or heart problems, or a lack of compassion.  Feelings of life being unfair and that you have a bad deal.

 Gemstones:  emerald, tourmaline, rose quartz

 Essential Oils – jasmine, rose  Basil, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Geranium, Peppermint