Thursday: Heart Center - Anahata

Heart location. We often picture the heart at the front, pressing against the center of the chest. However, I learned from Leslie Kaminoff (Yoga Anatomy) that the heart is actually situated closer to the back.

Thus, I like to expand my ribs and let my breath fill both the back and front of my body. This chakra symbolizes the Air element, intuition, and love.

When we touch someone with our fingertips, we activate our heart chakra to feel joy.

Anahata is associated with organs such as the heart and lungs, as well as other parts like the breasts, chest, and arms.

Vegetables nourish the joy of the heart.