Chakra 4 of 7
Heart chakra
Anahata — traditionally placed at the centre of the chest.
Traditional belief Traditional interpretation
- Sanskrit name
- Anahata
- Traditional place
- The centre of the chest
- Colour
- Green
- Element
- Air
- Seed sound (bija)
- YAM
- Themes
- Compassion, connection, forgiveness
In practice
Practitioner method
Loving-kindness reflection and time with people who matter are typical practices linked to this centre.
In an aura report, the practitioner describes this centre in these traditional terms. The reading reflects a tradition; it is not a measurement and not a medical finding about this part of the body.