Guest guest Posted June 25, 1999 Report Share Posted June 25, 1999 Finally (ta da!) This post is the fourth in the discussion regarding the energy centers or chakras. The Heart Chakra Location: Mid chest in front, between shoulder blades in back Spinal Nerve Plexus: Glands: Thymus Body Parts: Heart, Lungs, Breasts, Immune System, Circulatory System, Arms & Hands Sanskrit Name: Anahata Element: Air Color Vibration: Green Keynote Vibration: F Focus: Compassion, Love, Unconditionality, Relationship, Forgiveness Stones: Green Stones [in some sources pink, also] (Emerald, Tourmaline, Rose Quartz, Jade, Flourite, etc) Incense: Lavender, Jasmine, Yarrow Foods: The scent/aroma of foods Affirmations: I love; I am loved; I am Love; I forgive Disorders: Asthma, hypertension and other circulatory problems, heart disorders, lung disorders, breast disorders, immune system dysfunction (HIV, Lupus, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, etc) When our heart chakra is in equilibrium, we have a deep sense of contentment. We accept ourselves and others without judgement and are capable of unconditional love. Whoo... this is a difficult one, isn't it? Because the blood feeds the body, and takes away the waste, what affects the heart and circulation affects the entire body. The breath is the essence of life, and the immune system normally protects us from invasion by unwanted microbes or mutating cells. Our heart sits like a bird in the cage of our ribs, beating from the womb to the grave without rest. It is when the heart ceases its rhythm and the breath leaves that we are considered dead. How important it is to feed this energy center and keep it balanced! The key to beginning is in self-acceptance, self-love. All of the old expressions are true. Your capability to love depends upon your ability to love yourself. The more we judge, deride and punish ourselves, the more we withhold love, the harder it is for our heart chakra to function; the immune system may fail, or even turn on us. Our breath is uneven, and the lack of oxygen distorts blood cell production. Our weak blood does a poor job of feeding the body. Perhaps breast cancer or congestion occurs, due to inability to " get things off our chest " . Taking care of the heart center, which is the transformer of energy for the body, is a sacred task. The heart chakra is the energetic center of the body. The three physical chakras are below it, and the three spiritual chakras are above it. The healer uses the heart as a clearing house for energy before it travels down the arms and out the hands to the person awaiting healing. Centering is the most important part of maintaining the detachment needed to be unconditional. If the heart center is not functioning well the healer often reverts to using the will center to transmit energy. In order to keep the heart healthy, keeping a journal of issues is a helpful start to releasing resentment. Also, doing small ceremonies for letting go, repeating positive affirmations, and learning to take deep slow breaths (yoga and meditation). Learning to receive is a major issue here. Having regular body and energy work may help with this. The traditional Indian correspondance animals for the heart chakra are antelope or deer and birds, especially doves. Interestingly, in the Huichol Indian tradition of Mexico, the deer is the medicine of compassion, and lives inside the heart. Often in their shamanic ceremonies they will dance to the deer to renew their relationship with their powerful animal protector. -- Blessings, Crow " Look for Rainbows in the Darkness " -- Rev. Caroline Abreu, BS, RN, CHTP/I, CRMT ICQ# 4458763 AIM= CaroCrow Awakening your Inner Healer with " A Nurturing Touch " http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/5114/ Make a connection... // Bodywork's your life? Join Body_Work... //Body_Work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 1999 Report Share Posted June 25, 1999 Hello, The information on the chakras is exactly what I'm looking for. I'm looking forward to the next post. Thanks much. Would allergies be a symptom of unbalanced/blocked heart chakra? ~Ronni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 1999 Report Share Posted June 25, 1999 Caro -- I have completely missed the chakra thread somehow -- I know it's in archives but what I don't know is how to get to archives <blush>. What's the fix for familial hypertension? Any ideas for me? Hope you and Manny are well -- wish I could make the shindig -- Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 1999 Report Share Posted June 25, 1999 Crow, Thanks for the information about allergies. My husband is a long-time sufferer of respiratory allergies along with asthma. He has tried conventional healing methods but to no avail. He is reluctant to try homeopathic or naturopathic healing methods as we really don't know alot about them. Since I'm not well-studied on these things I don't want to force my ideas on him. I have just recently been introduced to energy healing and chakra work and from what I have learned from my own experiences these ideas make sense. I will make sure he reads your last post. Hopefully he will be more open to a new approach. I have one more question about acne - Would the root chakra or heart chakra be resposible for this? My understanding is that it is caused by toxins (emotional, biological) trapped in the body. Is there an energy-related exercise to promote clear skin and release of these toxins? I skimmed through the archives but didn't see anything about it there. Thanks again. ~Ronni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 1999 Report Share Posted June 25, 1999 Hi Ronni: Allergies have a couple of possible energetic roots. If they are respiratory allergies, they might be related to poor self expression, taking in unpleasant things and feeling helpless to eliminate them, ie, " I'm suffocating " . This can be a heart or a throat issue. A good way to help the body know the difference between protection and overvigilance (allergic reaction) is work with the heart and throat centers, and to do a " thymus thump " regularly. Thymus thump is firm (not hard) tapotement over the upper sternum with the ends of the fingers. Keep the wrist loose. It will be a little uncomfortable. Doing this at least once a day for a couple of minutes will stimulate the thymus, which tends to shrink and become less functional as we get older. Skin allergies are more often related to feelings of insecurity and strong circumstantial discomfort, ie, " this makes my skin crawl " . For these, rub the hands together to warm them and place them over the upper abdomen. This stimulates the liver and spleen and will help the body process the toxins that are causing the skin to itch. In both cases, up your vitamin C intake and drink more water. If you have severe or long standing problems, you might want to consider looking into homeopathy, including flower essences, during allergy season. RONNICHEEZ wrote: > > RONNICHEEZ > > Hello, > The information on the chakras is exactly what I'm looking for. I'm looking > forward to the next post. Thanks much. > Would allergies be a symptom of unbalanced/blocked heart chakra? > ~Ronni > -- Blessings, Crow " Look for Rainbows in the Darkness " -- Rev. Caroline Abreu, BS, RN, CHTP/I, CRMT ICQ# 4458763 AIM= CaroCrow Awakening your Inner Healer with " A Nurturing Touch " http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/5114/ Make a connection... // Bodywork's your life? Join Body_Work... //Body_Work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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