Fourth Chakra
Anahata "Unstricken"

The fourth chakra, when in balance, houses un-conditional love, compassion and forgiveness. It is also the physical center for the heart organ and the thymus. Balance in this chakra also creates healthy emotions and a properly functioning immune system. The sacred truth is love is divine power.

Organs and Glands:

• Heart
• Circulatory system
• Lungs, diaphragm
• Bronchial tubes
• Shoulders and arms
• Breasts
• Thymus

Mental/Emotional Issues:

• Love of self
• Forgiveness
• Hope and trust
• Commitment, following one's heart
• Openness to others, harmony, peace
• Unconditional love of others, relationships, understanding
• Touch and compassion

Description:  unstruck, "Not Struck" - the pure, unmechanical sound of creation

Location: Over the sternum

Depiction: blue lotus of twelve petals (heart lotus)

Element: Air

Sense: Touch

Color: Green

Mantra: Yam