The Heart Chakra also known as Anahata, is one of the seven main Chakras that direct the flow of energy throughout our bodies. This electromagnetic energy that some refer to as the Aura can affect our well being. When our electromagnetic field is off balance we can become ill both physically and emotionally.

The Heart Chakra is located in the center of the chest behind the breast bone and in-between the shoulder blades. It is represented by the color green. Not only is the Heart Chakra responsible for the heart, circulatory, and respiratory system, it also governs many psychological functions. These include such things as: self control, love, compassion, forgiveness, fear, grief, pain and heartache.

The Heart Chakra affects our emotions of balance, self control and love. When the Heart Chakra is in balance our sense of harmony and peace within our self and within our relationships with others are strong. We feel relaxed, our sense of compassion, generosity, and love are well balanced. When the Heart Chakra is out of balanced, the feelings of paranoia and the unworthiness of love can occur. An increase in negative emotions such as bitterness, jealousy, and indifference to others can occur. A person with an unbalanced Heart Chakra can also have physical illnesses that are related to the heart: high blood pressure, difficulty breathing, chest and muscle pains and even a potential heart attack and cancer.

The Heart Chakra is related to the Thymus gland, which is the gland in our body that helps to control our immune systems. Since our hearts and immune systems are central components of health, it is important to maintain the Heart Chakra’s balance.

Remember that there are seven main Chakras and that each of these Chakras should be in balance in order to complete our circle of energy. Since each Chakra is related to the function of an internal body system it is important to understand the underlying cause of why our Chakras are out of balance.

There are several suggestions to help maintain or allow the Heart Chakra to come back into balance. Meditation, breathing techniques, choosing the correct colors for your house, and even crystal can be used to help maintain a balanced Heart Chakra.

When you begin your meditation, use a rose quartz in the hand you use most. Take deep breathes, taking in the energy from all around you. Let the air flow through every cell of your body. Continue until you have begun to relax.