Bending Over Backwards For Yoga
Opening this area allows oxygen and fresh blood to enter the entire area and increases the energy in the heart chakra. The heart chakra corresponds to the colours green and pink, and it deals with issues of the heart; forgiving oneself and to both give and receive love freely. A blocked or weak forth chakra can make it hard for you to let go, respect yourself or have emotional detachment.
Another thing you can do to increase your strength in this chakra is to meditate. Yoga and meditation really goes hand in hand, because they are both so much about the breathing. If you're ever feeling stressed, take a few long deep breaths and just focus on your breath. Fill yourself with air then breath out and let it all go. It's very calming, and gives you energy to deal with whatever it is in a new light. Kind of like a little fresh start.
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