1. Chakra Workshop #3: The Heart Chakra
While we wait for everybody to come in, please take a chakra coloring sheet from the back and start coloring! This will help you start visualizing the chakra.

2. What is a Chakra?
The word Chakra translates to wheel or disk. In yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda, this term refers to wheels of energy throughout the body. There are seven main chakras, which align the spine, starting from the base of the spine through to the crown of the head.

3. Heart Chakra Symbol Name: Anahata Color: Green
Symbol: A Lotus Flower with 12 petals

4. Heart – 4th Chakra Located at the heart Related to air Social Identity
Balance
Self-Acceptance
Compassion
Healing
Where opposites meet in the mind
Mind & Body
Persona & Shadow
Ego & Unity

5. Effects of Imbalances The heart chakra controls: Circulatory System
Thymus Gland
It is connected to :
Heart
Upper Back
Breasts
Lungs
Blood
Air Circulation
A blockage of this chakra can lead to:
Loneliness
Sense of Alienation
Asthma
Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
Lung Disease
Upper Back/Should/Arm/Wrist Pain

6. Opening & Balancing
This chakra’s purpose is to become open to love and compassion, both to yourself and those around you.
Tell those you love that you love them
Watch a romantic movie
Read a love story
Take time for deep breathing
Be with nature
Selfless love activates this chakra.

7. Aromatherapy Essential oils Lavender Rosemary Rose Bergamot Inhalation
Diffuser
Steam inhalation
Spray
Inhaling a drop or two of an essential oil on a cotton ball
Topical Use
Bath or shower
Massage
Always dilute the oil when using on the skin and be careful not to use too much

8. Healing Crystals How to use: Crystals Pick the right crystal
Recharge its energy
Set your intention
Work with the crystal daily
Crystals
Green Jade
Emerald
Aventurine

9. Healing Foods All green colored foods including: Kale Spinach Celery
Broccoli
Green Peppers
Green Tea

10. Yoga Poses
Cat Cow Pose
Cobra Pose

11. Affirmations + Mantra
Envision the color green glowing between the naval and the heart.
“I completely love and accept myself.”
“I give and receive love unconditionally.”
Mantra
Repeat “YAM” seven times.

12. Centering Exercise
Become aware of your breathing Become aware of the rise and fall of your chest Do not force your breath, just observe it Inhale deeply, exhale slowly Draw out your exhale With every inhalation become more and more relaxed With every exhalation, go deeper Imagine a pure green light radiating from your heart It fills you with love The feeling of love spreads throughout your body Let it radiate outward into the universe You are appreciated You are loved You do not need to do anything to be anything and what you are right now An almost overwhelming positive sound vibrates throughout your body Allow the powerful and joyful love to flow freely through you Know that you are an infinite being of light Know that you are a being of pure love

13. Sound Therapy
Sound healing, also known as vibrational medicine is the the practice employs the vibrations of the human voice as well as objects that resonate such as tuning forks, gongs, and Tibetan singing bowls. This form of alternative medicine is used for relaxation and to stimulate healing.