Throughout your body you have seven main energy centers called chakras that spin in a circular motion and are located along your spinal column up to the crown of your head. Each chakra radiates a different energy frequency of vibration, and is represented by a different color of the rainbow that resonates at that same level of vibration. Each chakra main center is connected to your being on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level. On the physical level each chakra governs a main organ or gland, which is then connected to other body parts that resonate the same frequency. Your chakras are interdependent on each other for harmony and balance.

Medical science has proven that toxins, which include negative thoughts, poor food choices, chemicals and preservatives, lack of sleep, and various other forms of internal and external stress influence your body. These constant forms of “pollution” can cause your chakras to become imbalanced, which may eventually affect you on a physical level. When unbalanced, your chakras can be either too open or too closed. By understanding the chakra system and working to bring it into balance you’ll be able to help improve your own state of health and well being.

Understanding the Fourth Chakra: The Heart Chakra

The heart chakra connects your physical body with your higher spiritual self. This chakra allows you to relate to others with unconditional love, however it is not dependent on others (as compared to your first chakra, the root chakra). This chakra is concerned with forgiveness and accepting others with compassion. It is with this acceptance that you begin to also develop self-acceptance.

The heart chakra is located in the center of your chest. On a physical level, this chakra governs your heart, chest, lungs, and circulation. Physical dysfunctions that can result from an unbalanced heart chakra include shallow breathing, high blood pressure, heart disease, and cancer.  Emotional problems include co-dependency, melancholia, and fears related to feelings of loneliness, commitment and betrayal. 

Is Your Fourth Chakra Balanced?

 Select the group of words that best describe you: 

1. Possessive, loves conditionally, witholds emotions to “punish”, overly dramatic

2. Fears rejection, loves too much, feels unworthy to receive love, self-pitying

3. Compassionate, loves unconditionally, nurturing, accepts others for who they are

*If you chose #1, this chakra is too open, meaning it’s spinning too fast.

*If you chose #2, this chakra is blocked, meaning it’s spinning too slowly or  not spinning at all.

*If you chose #3, this chakra is balanced, meaning it’s spinning at the correct speed and maintains equilibrium. 

Try the Following Daily Affirmations to Help Balance Your Fourth Chakra:

I am grateful for all the love that is in my life.

I am open to receive love from those around me.

I choose to let go of the hurt I feel and choose to let love in.

Just because someone doesn’t love me “enough” doesn’t mean they aren’t loving me with all that they have.

It’s so easy to get wrapped up in meeting the needs of those we love, that we forget to love and honor ourselves. Take the next couple of weeks to pay attention to how your body is feeling, and determine what your fourth chakra needs are. Feel free to contact us with questions or to learn specific exercises you can do to work on balancing your fourth chakra. For those of you in the area, our Rejuvination Class that meets every Sunday incorporates several chakra balancing poses (see events page for more information).

In a couple of weeks, we’ll discuss the fifth chakra, the throat chakra. If you suffer from sore throats, neckaches, thyroid problems, or asthma this information will be of particular interest to you.

Write in and let us know your feeling or experiences. We’d love to hear your story.

References:

Simpson, Liz The Book of Chakra Healing, Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. 1999