The chakra system originated in India between 1500 and 500 BC. It was first mentioned in an ancient text called the Vedas, which presents the seven main chakras.


In Sanskrit, the heart chakra is called Anahata Chakra, which means "unaffected, undamaged or undefeated." The heart chakra comes after the root chakra, sacral chakra, and solar plexus chakra, followed by the throat chakra, third eye chakra, and crown chakra. Overall, this creates the energy system of the body's chakras.

A chakra is defined as a spinning wheel of energy that runs up the spine to the top of the head. The concept of the seven chakras came to the Western world in the 1880s from the Tantric Yoga traditions and is increasingly being studied and practiced due to its vast benefits.



FUNCTIONS OF THE HEART CHAKRA
As the fourth chakra, the heart chakra, or anahata, is at the center of the seven chakras. It plays an important role in the chakra system, connecting the lower and upper chakras. Through this vital role, a balanced heart chakra can keep a person in harmony and ease in their divine experience. It is in the heart that we can accept ourselves whole.

The life force energy lies dormant at the base of the spine until it is awakened through healing practices including chakra meditation, asanas, pranayama and prayer. People often experience heightened joy, self-respect, and self-love when the energy of the heart moves through the fourth chakra. It helps people feel motivated and understand their purpose in life more deeply.

Blockage of the heart chakra can negatively affect the health of the physical body and mental state. Some of the symptoms may include:



PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS:
Poor circulation
Heart attacks
Low or high blood pressure


MENTAL SYMPTOMS:
codependency
Feeling isolated
Fear
A blocked heart chakra makes it difficult to connect with and be aware of your emotions, making it difficult to have self-compassion, empathy, and forgiveness. This makes it difficult to show unconditional love to those in their lives, making it difficult to establish loving relationships with other people.

Those experiencing these symptoms may benefit from practicing some of the solar plexus chakra healing exercises we recommend so that the life force energy can flow freely through the person's body.