chakra four - ANAHATA - compassion

"Only from the heart can you reach the sky."
-Rumi

Color ~ GREEN

Sound ~ YAM

Element ~ AIR
Sense ~ TOUCH

Location ~ HEART REGION, LUNGS, CHEST, ARMS, BREASTS

Sanskrit ~ ANAHATA (unstruck sound: where the inner sound or

natural music of the body arises)

Principals ~ Love of Self and Others, Compassion, Forgiveness, Acceptance, Peace, Empathy

Systems ~ Circulation, Respiration, Immune System

Yoga Focus ~ heart openers, pranayama (breathing practices)

The 4th chakra or Anahata, acts as the balance point for all the chakras. It governs our relationships and how we interact with other people. A balanced heart chakra is expressed in acceptance of self and others, personal values and ethics, following one's unique direction in life.

The foods and activities suggested below are a few of the simple changes that can bring holistic benefits to our lives.

4th Chakra Activities
nature hikes, spending time with family and friends, gardening, reading romantic novels or watching romantic movies, candlelight dinners

4th Chakra Nutrition

Foods to add
leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, dandelion greens)

air vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, squash)

spices (basil, parsley, thyme, cilantro)

green teas

QUESTIONS FOR SELF-EXAMINATION

Am I able to RECEIVE LOVE as easily as I am able to GIVE it?

Do I GIVE LOVE without expectation for LOVE to be returned equally?

Do I easily FORGIVE myself and others?


"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affections."
-Buddha


YAM...YAM...YAM