The heart chakra is the bridge that connects our upper (mind) and lower (body) chakras, located in the middle of the chest, near the heart, vibrating green. This chakra acts as a gatekeeper for emotions, and life trauma often leads to energetic blocks of our true emotions. When the heart chakra opens, people can release their past grievances and open their souls to kindness, compassion, and forgiveness as well as experience the peak of joy and self-love.
The benefits of balancing the heart chakra
When energy flows through this chakra properly, we have the capacity to give and receive the highest form of love (unconditional) to all of humankind and enhances our ability to feel empathy and extend forgiveness. When our heart chakra is out of balance, we may find it challenging to show compassion for ourselves and others, feel lonely, insecure, have poor blood circulation. Repeating loving affirmations aloud (“I deeply and completely love myself”, “I am fearfully and wonderfully made”) or journaling your gratitude can help to improve the quality of your heart chakra.