Anahata, "not struck," heart Chakra

The Fourth Chakra: Love

Published on August 14, 2010

Anahata Chakra, meaning “not struck,” is located at the heart (center of the chest). It is symbolized by the color green and a lotus with 12 petals. Its issues are love, acceptance, and trust. Anahata is the center of compassion, and a positive balance in the heart chakra would be showing sensitivity and unconditional love for self and others. It is related to the immune and endocrine systems.

Affirmation:

May I be free to feel my true feelings, desires, and passions and be at home in my heart.

Yoga Poses to Activate this Chakra:

Fish
Standing yoga mudra
Pigeon
Camel
Half Camel
Standing backbend
Prayer twist

Yoga Practices to Activate this Chakra:

Mudra: Hridaya and Anjali
Mantra: Yam
Meditation: Heart Chakra Meditation
Yoga Path: Bhakti

 

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One response to “The Fourth Chakra: Love”

  1. Rory Johnston Avatar
    Rory Johnston

    I absolutely love this article about the fourth chakra! It’s given me so much insight into how to open my heart to more love and understanding. This is just what I needed to deepen my practice. I’m so grateful to have such a comprehensive guide to the fourth chakra and its teachings. I’m already feeling more connected to love!

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Timothy Burgin is a Kripalu & Pranakriya trained yoga instructor living and teaching in Asheville, NC. Timothy has studied and taught many styles of yoga and has completed a 500-hour Advanced Pranakriya Yoga training. Timothy has been serving as the Executive Director of YogaBasics.com since 2000. He has authored two yoga books and has written over 500 articles on the practice and philosophy of yoga. Timothy is also the creator of Japa Mala Beads and has been designing and importing mala beads since 2004.
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