Energy centres · Chakra
Heart Chakra (Anahata)
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About this Practice
Anahata, the heart chakra, bridges the lower three and upper three chakras. It governs love, compassion and connection — both to self and others. Backbending postures that open the chest, Bhramari pranayama, and loving-kindness (Metta) meditation are its core practices.
Key Benefits
- Location: heart centre — governs love, compassion and connection
- Imbalance symptoms: loneliness, bitterness, emotional withdrawal
- Balancing practices: Ustrasana, Bhramari, Metta meditation
- Associated colour: green; seed mantra: YAM
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