Lesson 5: The Chakra's

Heart Chakra (Anahata):

Location: Center of the chest, near the anotomical heart.

Sanskrit Name: Anahata (अना हत), meaning "unstruck" or "unbeaten".

Color: Green/white/pink (Watermelon).

Element: Air.

Symbol: Gazelle

Lotus: 12 Petals

Gland: Thymus

Bija Mantra: HAM

Associations: Love, compassion, empathy, emotional balance, healing, and connection to others.

Imbalance: Can result in emotional blockages, fear of intimacy, lack of empathy, anger, and difficulties in relationships.

Asana: Several yoga poses are effective for opening and balancing Anahata, with a focus on backbends and chest openers. These include Camel Pose (Ustrasana), Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana), Fish Pose (Matsyasana), Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana), and Wheel Pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana) and many others.

Pranayama: Anulom Vilom (Alternate Nostril Breathing) and Bhramari Pranayama (humming bee breath) are highly recommended.