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Heart Chakra

Heart Chakra

Sanskrit name – Anahata
Location – Center of the chest
Colour – Green
Element – Air

Properties

The fourth chakra is the heart chakra. It controls the unconditional love for yourself and others. The energy from the heart chakra will allow you to have joy, self-acceptance, trust, compassion and openness.

A balanced heart chakra

When your heart chakra is perfectly balanced you will feel open, receptive, forgiving, accepting, generous, kind and connected to both yourself and other people. You will be able to trust life.

A unbalanced heart chakra

Chakras can become unbalanced when they are either blocked (B) or too open (O). This can lead to unwanted feelings and even physical symptoms. If youÔÇÖve ever had emotional abuse as a child or grown-up with unhealthy beliefs surrounding love and trust this will certainly cause the heart chakra to become unbalanced.

The emotional feelings of unbalanced heart chakra include:

  • Anger (B)
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder
  • Fear (B)
  • Loneliness (B)
  • Resentment (B)
  • Bitter (B)
  • Social isolation (B)
The physical symptoms of an unbalanced heart chakra are:

  • Asthma
  • Bronchial infections (B)
  • Cancer
  • Chest pains (B)
  • Heart conditions
  • High cholesterol
  • Lung or breathing difficulties (B)
  • Lymphatic system complaints (water retention, edemas)
  • Tension
  • Thoracic Spine
  • Weakened immune system (B)
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How to balance the heart chakra

MeditationMeditation

Meditation helps the flow of energy and balances the chakras.

  • Sit cross-legged on a mat or sit on a chair with both feet on the floor.
  • Keep your back straight, arms relaxed and your eyes closed.
  • Take two or three deep breaths.
  • Now visualize a ball green light coming from the center of your chest. Imagine it radiating energy outwards through the whole body.
  • Continue with the deep breathing and visualizations for as long as you are comfortable. 10 to 15 minutes is good to start with.

Try holding a crystal while you meditate or listen to some binaural beats for a stronger session.

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CrystalsCrystals

Crystals have the power to absorb negative energies that cause chakras to be unbalanced.

Place the crystal over the root chakra for between 5-20 minutes. The longer you can do this for the more effective it will be. You can also carry, wear or meditate with them.

The following crystals are perfect to use for balancing the heart chakra. Generally speaking, use pink or green stones.

    • Amazonite
    • Apolphyllite
    • Aventurine
    • Chrysocolla
    • Green Jasper
    • Green Quartz
    • Green Saphhire
    • Green Tourmaline
    • Jade
    • Kunzite
    • Labradorite
    • Lepidolite
    • Malachite
    • Moss Agate
    • Peridot
    • Pink Tourmaline
    • Rhodonite
    • Rose Quartz

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    HeadphonesBinaural Beats

    Listening to the frequencies in binaural beats can stimulate the brainwaves to balance the root chakra. Binaural Beats are best listened to through headphones. Listening to the sounds while you fall asleep can encourage deep sleep and heal at the same time.

    Binaural Beats can be listened to as often as you want. It could be daily during meditation practice when your heart chakra feels out of balance.

    NOTE: Do not listen to Binaural Beats whilst operating heavy machinery or driving.

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    Massage

    Massage can relieve stress in the mind and body. It is a therapy that stimulates the energy flow and can help open the heart chakra. Massage will bring relief to stress. It can loosen phlegm and assist respiration. It also stimulates circulation.

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    Aromatherapy

    Scents such as Jasmine, lavender, orris root and marjoram can cleanse the heart chakra. We recommend this heart chakra essential oil. Use oil in a diffuser, a spritzer or in an inhaler.

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    Yoga

    Yoga poses are a great way to cleanse and balance the chakras. The poses are designed to keep the body aligned which keeps the heart chakra energy flowing.

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    Colour

    Wear green clothing and surround yourself with green colours and objects. Plants are a great way to add green to any room.

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    Food & Drink

    Green foods are best for the heart chakra. Try eating things like broccoli, spinach, zucchini (courgette), peas, beas and cabbage. Drink a herbal tea that contains heart chakra cleansing herbs.

    Man walkingActivities

    Activities that you love to do will help cleanse the heart chakra. Take time out to listen to music, paint, sing or dance. Practising any sort of art form will help release negative energies and get the energy flow through you again.

    Avoid negative people and surround yourself with positive ones. Learn to forgive others.

    Speech bubbleAffirmations

    These strong powerful statements can train your brain to think in a different way. Talk directly to the heart chakra to create balance. Try the following affirmations.

    • I am wanted and loved
    • I open my heart to receive unconditional love
    • I love myself
    • I forgive myself
    • My heart is open to love
    • I deeply and completely love myself

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    Root Chakra

    Root Chakra

    Sanskrit name – Muladhara
    Location – Base of the spine
    Colour – Red
    Element – Earth

    Properties

    The first chakra is the root. It is the foundation for all the other chakras. Based on the energy of the earth it gives you a feeling of safety, survival and grounding. It is the main foundation of our lives and gives us the security we need to feel safe. This includes your basic needs such as food, water, shelter and letting go of fear and worry.

    A balanced root chakra

    When your root chakra is perfectly balanced you will have energy during the day. You will be able to get things done and make good plans for yourself. Life will be effortless and you will be satisfied with everything around you. YouÔÇÖll have direction and purpose.

    A unbalanced root chakra

    Chakras can become unbalanced when they are either blocked (B) or too open (O). This can lead to unwanted feelings and even physical symptoms.

    The emotional feelings of unbalanced root chakra include:

    • Anger & frustration (O)
    • Anxiety disorders (B)
    • Apathy (B)
    • Fears (B)
    • Greed & selfishness (O)
    • Insecurity (B)
    • Lethargic (B)
    • Loss of meaning & purpose of life (B)
    • Negativity (B)
    • Nightmares (B)
    • The tendency to want to attract attention.(O)
    The physical symptoms of an unbalanced root chakra are:

    • Colon & bladder problems (B)
    • Eating disorders (O)
    • Leg or feet issues (B)
    • Lower back pain (B)
    • Prostate (in men) (B)
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    How to balance the root chakra

    MeditationMeditation

    Meditation helps the flow of energy and balances the chakras.

    • Sit cross-legged on a mat or sit on a chair with both feet on the floor.
    • Keep your back straight, arms relaxed and your eyes closed.
    • Take two or three deep breaths.
    • Now visualize a ball of red light coming from the base of your spine. Imagine it radiating energy outwards through the whole body.
    • Continue with the deep breathing and visualizations for as long as you are comfortable. 10 to 15 minutes is good to start with.

    Try holding a crystal while you meditate or listen to some binaural beats for a stronger session.

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    CrystalsCrystals

    Crystals have the power to absorb negative energies that cause chakras to be unbalanced.

    Place the crystal over the root chakra for between 5-20 minutes. The longer you can do this for the more effective it will be. You can also carry, wear or meditate with them.

    The following crystals are perfect to use for balancing the root chakra. Generally speaking, use red stones.

    • Azurite
    • Carnelian
    • Chrysocolla
    • Citrine
    • Golden Topaz
    • Hematite
    • Ruby
    • Fire Agate
    • TigerÔÇÖs Eye
    • Black Tourmaline
    • Smoky Quartz
    • Red Jasper
    • Obsidian

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    HeadphonesBinaural Beats

    Listening to the frequencies in binaural beats can stimulate the brainwaves to balance the root chakra. Binaural Beats are best listened to through headphones. Listening to the sounds while you fall asleep can encourage deep sleep and heal at the same time.

    Binaural Beats can be listened to as often as you want. It could be daily during meditation practice when your root chakra feels out of balance.

    NOTE: Do not listen to Binaural Beats whilst operating heavy machinery or driving.

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    Massage

    Massage can relieve stress in the mind and body. It is a therapy that stimulates the energy flow and can help open the root chakra.

    Massaging your lower back activates your Root Chakra. Rub some essential oil around your coccyx for a deep massage.

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    Aromatherapy

    Scents such as sandalwood, ginger, cayenne, patchouli, black pepper and cloves help cleanse the root chakra. We recommend this root chakra essential oil. Use oil in a diffuser, a spritzer or in an inhaler.

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    Yoga

    Yoga poses are a great way to cleanse and balance the chakras. The poses are designed to keep the body aligned which keeps the energy flowing. Concentrate on forward bends and standing poses that a good for the root chakra.

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    Colour

    Wear red clothing and surround yourself with earth colours and objects that remind you of nature.

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    Food & Drink

    Eat plenty of grounding foods. Root vegetables are perfect for this such as sweet potatoes, beets and radish. Drink a herbal tea that contains root chakra cleansing herbs.

    Man walkingActivities

    Doing activities that are more grounding and earth-related can help balance your root chakra. Activities such as gardening, cooking, walking or even sit outside to connect with nature.

    Speech bubbleAffirmations

    These strong powerful statements can train your brain to think in a differnet way. Talk directly to the root chakra to create balance. Try the following affirmations.

    • I am grounded
    • I am confident
    • I am worthy of respect
    • I am positive
    • I’m independent and strong
    • I love life

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    Throat Chakra

    Throat Chakra

    Sanskrit name – Vishudda
    Location – Base of the neck
    Colour – Blue
    Element – Aether (the upper sky, it fills up the universe and the vacuum of space)
    Planet – Saturn

    Throat Chakra Symbol

    Properties

    The fifth chakra is the throat chakra. It is associated with communication. The energy from the throat chakra will allow you to express or communicate your personal truth.

    A balanced throat chakra

    When your throat chakra is perfectly balanced you will be able to speak your truth openly, understand your needs and desires and be able to communicate them clearly. You will understand when to speak and when to listen.

    An unbalanced throat chakra

    Chakras can become unbalanced when they are either blocked (B) or too open (O). This can lead to unwanted feelings and even physical symptoms.

    The emotional feelings of unbalanced throat chakra include:

    • Arrogance (O)
    • Creative block
    • Dishonesty (O)
    • Excessive talking (O)
    • Fear (B)
    • Gossiping (O)
    • Lack of confidence (B)
    • Manipulative behaviour (O)
    • Poor listening (O)
    • Shyness / Timidity (B)
    • Verbally aggressive (O)
    The physical symptoms of an unbalanced throat chakra are:

    • Asthma
    • Bronchitis
    • Cold & Flu
    • Ear infections
    • Headaches
    • Hearing problems
    • Mouth ulcers
    • Nasal passages
    • Neck/shoulder stiffness
    • Thyroid gland problems
    • Tinnitus
    • Tonsillitis
    • Throat infections
    • Throat pain
    • Toothache
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    How to balance the throat chakra

    MeditationMeditation

    Meditation helps the flow of energy and balances the chakras.

    • Sit cross-legged on a mat or sit on a chair with both feet on the floor.
    • Keep your back straight, arms relaxed and your eyes closed.
    • Take two or three deep breaths.
    • Now visualize a ball blue light coming from the base of your neck. Imagine it radiating energy outwards through the whole body.
    • Continue with the deep breathing and visualizations for as long as you are comfortable. 10 to 15 minutes is good to start with.

    Try holding a crystal while you meditate or listen to some binaural beats for a stronger session.

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    CrystalsCrystals

    Crystals have the power to absorb negative energies that cause chakras to be unbalanced.

    Place the crystal over the throat chakra for between 5-20 minutes. The longer you can do this for the more effective it will be. You can also carry, wear or meditate with them.

    The following crystals are perfect to use for balancing the throat chakra. Generally speaking, use blue stones.

    • Rainbow Fluorite
    • Celestite
    • Blue Calcite
    • Turquoise
    • Blue Aventurine
    • Aquamarine
    • Azurite
    • Angelite
    • Blue Topaz
    • Lepidolite

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    HeadphonesBinaural Beats

    Listening to the frequencies in binaural beats can stimulate the brainwaves to balance the throat chakra. Binaural Beats are best listened to through headphones. Listening to the sounds while you fall asleep can encourage deep sleep and heal at the same time.

    Binaural Beats can be listened to as often as you want. It could be daily during meditation practice when your throat chakra feels out of balance.

    NOTE: Do not listen to Binaural Beats whilst operating heavy machinery or driving.

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    Massage

    Massage can relieve stress in the mind and body. It is a therapy that stimulates the energy flow and can help open the throat chakra.

    Self-massage your collarbone then use your hands to stroke up your throat towards your chin. Use essential oils to enhance the massage.

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    Aromatherapy

    Essential oils such as peppermint, chamomile, lavender, cypress, white lotus, jasmine and bergamot can cleanse the throat chakra. We recommend this throat chakra essential oil. Use oil in a diffuser, a spritzer or in an inhaler.

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    Yoga

    Yoga poses are a great way to cleanse and balance the chakras. The poses are designed to keep the body aligned which keeps the energy flowing. Concentrate on poses that a good for the throat chakra.

    More on Yoga

    Colour

    Wear blue clothing and surround yourself in blue colours and objects. Spend time staring at the blue sky.

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    Food & Drink

    Fruit and vegetables that are best for the throat chakra are blue grapes, currants, grapefruit, lemons, blueberries, blackberries, plums, pears, figs, peaches, apricots and kiwifruit. Drink a herbal tea that contains throat chakra cleansing herbs.

    Man walkingActivities

    Activities such as singing and listening to music help balance the throat chakra. Avoid loud, heavy music as it has a negative feeling. Sing along to the radio in the shower or in the car and do it unashamedly. Spend some quiet time. Allow your inner voice to emerge. On the other hand, laughing or screaming into a pillow will also get rid of stagnant energy.

    Speech bubbleAffirmations

    These strong powerful statements can train your brain to think in a differnet way. Talk directly to the throat chakra to create balance. Try the following affirmations.

    • IÔÇÖm not afraid to speak my mind
    • IÔÇÖm a good listener
    • IÔÇÖm the speaker and seeker of truth
    • IÔÇÖm free of fear and anxiety
    • I feel comfortable speaking my mind
    • I communicate confidently and with ease

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