# What is heart chakra **[What is heart chakra](https://www.yogkulam.org/blog/what-is-heart-chakra-and-how-to-balance-it)**? The heart chakra, also known as Anahata, is the fourth energy center located in the middle of the chest. It governs love, compassion, emotional well-being, and connections with others. When balanced, it promotes self-love, empathy, and harmony in relationships. A blocked heart chakra can lead to feelings of loneliness, resentment, and emotional pain. Healing practices like meditation, yoga, and affirmations help restore balance and open the heart to love.