[KALKI]

"Anahata," "Heart chakra," "Venus chakra": Heart



With the three chakras both above and below it, the heart chakra is the central matrix. It is related to love, and is the integrator of opposites in the psyche: mind and body, male and female, persona and shadow, ego and unity. A healthy heart chakra allows us to love deeply, feel compassion, and have a profound sense of peace and centeredness.

Most of us are excellent givers, and as such can give love very easily. For many, it's difficult to learn how to receive love as well as give.

Some may feel that they aren't worthy of such an incredibly beautiful gift as love, and must learn to love themselves before they can begin to recognize the love that is coming their way. When we open to love, we realize the more we love the more we can love.


Sanskrit Name: Anahata
Meaning: Unstruck
Location: Heart
Body Function: Respiration, circulation, immune system
Endocrine Gland: Thymus
Sense: Touch
Sense Organ: Skin
Work Organ: Hands
Main Issue: Love, happiness
Goals: Balance, compassion, acceptance, good relationships, faith, devotion, optimisim, generosity
Right: To love and be loved
Developmental Stage: 4 to 7 years
Identity: Social identity (self-acceptance)
Areas Affected: Thymus (master gland of the immune system), lungs, bronchial tubes, pleura, chest, breast, heart, valves and covering, coronary arteries, arms from the elbows down, hands, wrists, fingers, esophagus and trachea.
Physical Malfunction: Bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, congestion, influenza, functional heart conditions and certain chest conditions, asthma, cough, difficult breathing, shortness of breath, pain in lower arms and hands, hyperventilation, panic attacks, palpitation.
Emotional Malfunction: Over-attachment, neediness, codependence, fear, feeling stifled, tired of life, feeling attacked by life, suppression of tears, shallow breathing, tension, anxiety, humped over posture, burn-out, sadness, depression, loneliness, longing, giver and not taker, fear of rejection, defensiveness, fear of rivalry, separateness, lack of compassion.
Color: Green
Planet: Venus
Element: Air
Stones: Ruby, emerald, rose quartz, aventurine
Fragrance: Rose, rosewood, pine, eucalyptus
Operating Principle: Equilibrium
Yoga Path: Bhakti Yoga
Archetype: Quan Yin
"Demon": Grief
Deities: Ishana Rudra Shiva, is completely detached from worldly pleasures, honors or humiliations. Desires have ceased to cause problems. He is peaceful and beneficient.

Kakini Shakti is auspicious, joyful, and the benefactress of all. She is the goddess responsible for the creation of devotional poetry, devotional music, and visionary art.

Mantra:

Asanas: "Yang" or "Yam" (chant while focusing on the middle of your chest)

Cobra Pose
Upward-Facing Dog
Chair Pose
Revolved Triangle Pose
Locust Pose
Bow Pose

Yantra: