Anahata Chakra
In Sanskrit, Anahata means “unstruck” or “unbeated” and Chakra means “wheel” or "vortex of Prana" meaning "life force energy."
The name of this energy center comes from the sound of the heart which is the only thing in existence to make a sound without one object coming in contact with another object.
The Heart Chakra as it it also referred to as is the fourth energy center which is located at the heart and is known as Shabda Brahman meaning "the Cosmic sound."
This Chakra is associated with the immune system, compassion, unconditional love, tenderness, balance and equilibrium.
Essential Information
Practices for the Heart Chakra
The following practices are intended to clear and balance this Chakra. You are encouraged to use these practices individually or combine them together with other practices for a more effective practice. As you go about your day, you can also bring your awareness to this Chakra. This practice is sometimes referred to as Anahata Yoga.
The Bija Mantra or seed Mantra for the Chakra is YAM. Chanting this Mantra during practices and while in a walking state will help to clear and balance this Chakra. While chanting this Bija Mantra, visualize the color green at this Chakra.
The Root Chakra is the first energy center, is where Kundalini energy resides, associated with our survival instincts, basic needs, security, shelter, food and our fight or flight response.
The Sacral Chakra is the second energy center, associated with our emotions and allows us to feel and experience the world around and within us.
The Solar Plexus Chakra is the third energy center, associated with the development of personal power, feeds one’s direction in life and the actions taken in order to reach your goals.
The Throat Chakra is the fifth energy center, associated with speech, communication, the voice of the heart, discrimination, acceptance, forgiveness and growth through expression.
The Third eye Chakra is the sixth energy center, associated with the archetypal dimensions as well as the realm of spirits while being an instrument to perceive the more subtle qualities of reality, the seat of intuitive sensibility and inner perception.
The Crown Chakra is the seventh energy center, associated with inner wisdom, end of physical attachments, release of all Karma, of illusions as well as the Guru within.