Bridge between lower and upper chakras:

The heart chakra acts as a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms, connecting the lower chakras (related to survival and earthly desires) with the upper chakras (related to spiritual awareness). Location: Center of the chest, near the heart.

Color: Green
Element: Air
Associated Body Parts: Lungs and Heart
Associated Qualities: It governs our capacity to love ourselves and others, experience compassion, and build healthy relationship

When Balanced: It helps regulate emotions, fostering a sense of peace and well-being. When balanced, the heart chakra allows for a deeper connection to nature, others, and the world around us. 

When Blocked: Difficulty with relationships, lack of self-love, difficulty forgiving, holding onto past hurts, emotional coldness. 

Balancing Practices: Yoga practice, specific asanas (poses) like backbends, chest openers, and heart-centered movements can help open and balance the heart chakra.