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            Anahata, meaning "unstruck" in English, is the 4th and Heart chakra of the body. It is translated to "unstruck" because it is not caused by external friction, nor can it be heard by ears, by the mind, or the psyche. 

Credit: 

- http://www.yogabound.com/anahata-anahatha-4th-chakra-unbeaten-or-heart-chakra/

- Class Notes

Charateristics

Location:

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Chest

Color:

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Green

Element:

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Air

Sound:

Yam

Organ:

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Skin/Heart

Sense:

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Touch

Yantra Symbol

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            The main symbol of Anahata is two triangles; one pointing up, the other pointing down. The two triangles represent balance. The six pointed star represents the awakening of spirituality while being firmly planted on the ground.

Credit: http://www.yogabound.com/anahata-anahatha-4th-chakra-unbeaten-or-heart-chakra/

Characteristics/ Energy Focus & Function

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Because Anahata is the heart chakra the energy focus is mainly deals with things people connect with the heart; love, compassion, devotion, and acceptance. All four of these things have to deal with leaving our hearts open to be able to see and understand them. If our heart is closed or unbalanced we will basically be shut off from the rest of the world and our own feelings dealing with those four traits.

Credit: Class Notes

Psychological & Physical Disorders of Unbalanced/Blocked Chakra

Psychological:

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-Greif
-Dispair
-Jealousy
-Sadness
-Shyness
-Loneliness
-Resentment
-Sorrow
-Possessive

Physical:

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-Depression
-Heart Attack
-Cardiovascular Disease
-Heart Disease
-Pain in Shoulder and/or Arms


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Attributes of Balanced Chakra

If your chakra is balanced and open you can:
              ~ Give and Receive Love
              ~ Be Compassionate
              ~ Be Kind and Trust
              ~ Have Warmth
              ~ Give and Share Yourself
              ~ Have Wholeness within Yourself

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Credit: Class Notes

Associations

Yoga Poses:

- Gomukhasana (Cow Face)
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-Garudasana (Eagle)
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-Different Types of Backbends
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     These are just a few examples of the types of poses that you can do to work your Anahata chakra. As you can see from the pictures, these poses all stretch and open your chest, relaxing the chakra. In these poses we try and make our hearts higher than our heads. 
Credit: http://www.yogajournal.com/basics/898?page=5

Types of Foods:

Vegetables- Spinach, Kale, Dandelion Greens, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Celery, & Squash
Drinks- Green Teas
Spices- Basil, Sage, Thyme, Cilantro, & Parsley
        As you can see all of the types of foods that are suggested for Anahata are green and leafy. All of the spices, vegetables, and drinks listed above are known for their helping hand to your heart.
Credit: http://www.pillars-of-light.com/learning/13-foods-that-fuel-your-chakras

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Gemstones/Crystals for Healing:

Aventurine- Physical health and balancing the heart
Emerald- Spiritual aspects of love
Green Calcite- Gets rid of old beliefs based on fear
Green Tourmaline- Opens creative elements in heart
Bloodstone- Helps circulate blood flow
Peridot- Releases blocked energies
Lepidolite- Calms heart and removes stress
Pink Calcite- Helps open heart, so it can receive selfless love
Rhodonite- Gains patiences with others
Rosenquarts- Creating our unconditional love and self love
        Most of the gems and crystals have a natural or main color of green, purple, or pink. 
Credit: http://www.sunnyray.org/Anahata-crystals.htm

Essential Oils:

Bergamot
Cypress
Jasmine
Lavender
Lemon
Orange
Rose
       Like the Gemstones and Crystals the oils tended to follow the pattern of greens, purples, reds, and pinks as their colors. Another trend in the essential oils is that most of them are fruits or flowers.
Credit: http://www.aromaweb.com/essentialoilschakras/heartchakra.asp

Ruling Planet:

      The ruling planet for this chakra is Venus. Venus is named after the Roman goddess for love, so naturally the Heart chakra would be controlled by this planet.

Credit: http://celestial-alchemy.com/about/alchemy/spiritual-alchemy/chakras/anahata-heart-chakra/