Heart Chakra (repost)

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This post is the fourth in the discussion regarding the energy

centers or chakras.

 

The Heart Chakra

Location: Mid chest in front, between shoulder blades in

back

Spinal Nerve Plexus: thoracic spinal ganglion.

Glands: Thymus

Body Parts: Heart, Lungs, Breasts, Immune System, Circulatory

System,

Arms & Hands

Sanskrit Name: Anahata

Element: Air

Color Vibration: Green

Keynote Vibration: F

Focus: Compassion, Love, Unconditionality, Relationship,

Forgiveness

Stones: Green Stones [in some sources pink, also] (Emerald,

Tourmaline, Rose Quartz, Jade, Flourite, etc)

Incense: Lavender, Jasmine, Yarrow

Foods: The scent/aroma of foods

Affirmations: I love; I am loved; I am Love; I forgive

Disorders: Asthma, hypertension and other circulatory problems,

heart

disorders, lung disorders, breast disorders, immune system

dysfunction

(HIV, Lupus, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, etc)

 

 

When our heart chakra is in equilibrium, we have a deep sense of

contentment. We accept ourselves and others without judgement and

are

capable of unconditional love. Whoo... this is a difficult one,

isn't

it? Because the blood feeds the body, and takes away the waste,

what

affects the heart and circulation affects the entire body. The

breath

is the essence of life, and the immune system normally protects

us

from invasion by unwanted microbes or mutating cells. Our heart

sits

like a bird in the cage of our ribs, beating from the womb to the

grave without rest. It is when the heart ceases its rhythm and

the

breath leaves that we are considered dead. How important it is to

feed

this energy center and keep it balanced! The key to beginning is

in

self-acceptance, self-love. All of the old expressions are true.

Your

capability to love depends upon your ability to love yourself.

The

more we judge, deride and punish ourselves, the more we withhold

love,

the harder it is for our heart chakra to function; the immune

system

may fail, or even turn on us. Our breath is uneven, and the lack

of

oxygen distorts blood cell production. Our weak blood does a poor

job

of feeding the body. Perhaps breast cancer or congestion occurs,

due

to inability to " get things off our chest " .

 

Taking care of the heart center, which is the transformer of

energy

for the body, is a sacred task. The heart chakra is the energetic

center of the body. The three physical chakras are below it, and

the

three spiritual chakras are above it. The healer uses the heart

as a

clearing house for energy before it travels down the arms and out

the

hands to the person awaiting healing. Centering is the most

important

part of maintaining the detachment needed to be unconditional. If

the

heart center is not functioning well the healer often reverts to

using

the will center to transmit energy. In order to keep the heart

healthy, keeping a journal of issues is a helpful start to

releasing

resentment. Also, doing small ceremonies for letting go,

repeating

positive affirmations, and learning to take deep slow breaths

(yoga

and meditation). Learning to receive is a major issue here.

Having

regular body and energy work may help with this.

 

The traditional Indian correspondance animals for the heart

chakra are

antelope or deer and birds, especially doves. Interestingly, in

the

Huichol Indian tradition of Mexico, the deer is the medicine of

compassion, and lives inside the heart. Often in their shamanic

ceremonies they will dance to the deer to renew their

relationship

with their powerful animal protector.

 

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