The Fourth Indian Chakra
Chakras - the energy vortexes in the human body are where the “nadis” intersect. As per ancient Hindu teachings and those found in writings by sages and “rishis”, the Indian Chakras hold the key to the link between the subconscious and the physical entity of human beings. Hindu teachings state there are seven main chakras in the human body located along the spine and starting from just above the head and down to the lower spine. Each chakra is associated with a set of glands and corresponding emotions which a human experiences.
Amongst the seven chakras, the fourth chakra is located around the centre of the human body. The fourth chakra, called Anahata in Sanskrit is located between the breasts, underneath the sternum. This is also called the “heart chakra” and it is said to affect the organs in the chest, lungs and the breast. This chakra is associated with giving love, nurturance, empathy, and compassion. People suffering from misgivings about small issues, lack of compassion, and a lack of empathy for others’ problems are treated using asanas to activate the fourth chakra.
A small example can be taken about a person working in an office who is in the HR department. He is entrusted with the duties of keeping people in the office happy and satisfied. He works diligently to make people happy and in the bargain worries if he is doing his job well. The sense of not doing the job well makes his day miserable. Even if a small incident occurs, he tends to lose sleep. In the bargain his health begins to fail. He begins to suffer from heart aches, low blood pressure and a general feeling of tiredness and depression.
In order to treat the individual, it is recommended that each be given herbal supplements to improve their immune system. He may also be advised to take therapy. The requirement is to activate the fourth chakra and control the emotions to the limit required. The person should aim to create a more balanced life. When the feeling of depression sets in, it is an indication that the oxygen flow to the chest and the heart is low and the person should do some amount of heart opening asanas? The need is to pump more energy into the heart and this is possible through additional oxygen. The feeling of openness and expansion will do the person loads of good and he can start to see changes in her life.
