After rooting ourselves in the earth (Mūlādhāra), flowing with creativity (Svādhiṣṭhāna), and igniting our inner fire (Maṇipūra), we now rise to the Heart Chakra – Anāhata.

“Anāhata” in Sanskrit means “unstruck sound”—a vibration that exists beyond conflict, untouched and eternal. This is the center of love, compassion, and emotional healing. Located at the center of the chest, Anāhata is where the physical and spiritual worlds meet.

When this chakra is open, we live in harmony—with ourselves, with others, and with the universe. When blocked, we feel disconnected, unloved, or closed off.

The Energy of Anāhata

• Element: Air 🌬️

• Color: Green 💚 (symbolizing healing, harmony, and renewal)

• Mantra Sound: YAM

• Symbol: A lotus with 12 petals, enclosing two intersecting triangles (union of divine masculine and feminine)

When balanced, Anāhata helps us give and receive love freely without attachment or fear.

Signs of blockage include:

• Holding grudges, jealousy, or resentment

• Fear of intimacy, trust issues

• Loneliness or emotional numbness

• Physical issues like lung problems, asthma, or heart conditions

Signs of a Balanced Anāhata

• A deep sense of love and compassion

• Ability to forgive easily

• Balanced relationships, without over-giving or clinging

• Emotional stability and inner peace

• Physical vitality in the chest and lungs

Yoga for Anāhata

Open your heart with these poses:

• Uṣṭrāsana (Camel Pose) – Expands the chest and opens stored emotions.

• Setu Bandhāsana (Bridge Pose) – Strengthens the spine while opening the heart space.

• Bhujangāsana (Cobra Pose) – Stimulates the heart and lungs.

• Matsyāsana (Fish Pose) – Known as the “destroyer of all disease,” it opens the chest and throat.

Healing Practices for Anāhata

• Sound Healing: Chant “YAM” with softness and tenderness, letting it vibrate in your chest.

• Colour Therapy: Surround yourself with green—clothes, nature walks, or even green crystals like jade or emerald.

• Breathwork: Practice Anulom Vilom (alternate nostril breathing) to balance emotions.

• Affirmations: Repeat: “I am open to love. I forgive myself and others. I am worthy of compassion.”

• Acts of Kindness: Serve without expectation—true Anāhata energy is expanded through selfless giving.

Living with the Energy of Anāhata

✨ Guided Ritual:
Sit comfortably, place your palms on your chest, and breathe deeply. With every inhale, visualise a soft green light expanding from your heart. With every exhale, imagine releasing pain, anger, or resentment. Feel the warmth of compassion filling your entire being.

📝 Journal Prompts:

• “Who or what do I need to forgive today?”

• “Where am I withholding love—from myself or others?”

• “How can I bring more compassion into my relationships?”

🙏 Sanskrit Blessing:
“Anāhataṃ śuddham bhavatu”
(May your heart remain pure and filled with love.)

💚 The Anāhata Chakra is a reminder that love is not just an emotion—it is our very nature. When the heart is open, life becomes softer, lighter, and infinitely more beautiful.