The heart chakra is a complex energy center that has to do with change and coming together. It focuses on unity and how forces that, at first glance, seem very different from each other, like the spiritual and the material, actually work together. When all chakra is open and working well, Qi energy can flow freely through the body. These energy wheels may get stuck if you are under a lot of stress, worry, or emotional turmoil. The area around the heart is home to the fourth chakra, which is also called Anahata. If this chakra...

The heart chakra or the Anahata chakra is located just above the heart. In addition to being responsible for a balanced flow of emotions, the heart chakra also works towards balancing the lower three chakras, namely the naval, sacral, and root chakra, with the upper chakras. The heart chakra is responsible for balancing the physical world with the spiritual. A blocked heart chakra may result in the following signs and symptoms: Shyness Feeling of loneliness Inability to empathize Depression/Anxiety On the other hand, if the heart chakra is overactive, it may result in the following signs...