{"id":1786,"date":"2023-03-26T12:59:21","date_gmt":"2023-03-26T16:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/7-heart-meditations-to-help-find-your-inner-balance\/"},"modified":"2023-03-26T12:59:21","modified_gmt":"2023-03-26T16:59:21","slug":"7-heart-meditations-to-help-find-your-inner-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/7-heart-meditations-to-help-find-your-inner-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Heart Meditations to Help Find Your Inner Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>You wake up with a heaviness in your heart. Even rolling out of bed seems like the most impossible chore. And as you go about your day, it feels like there\u2019s a dark cloud following you.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This is what many people with trauma go through. Whether it\u2019s from a difficult childhood or a painful breakup, emotional baggage can weigh heavily. And no matter how hard you try, you just can\u2019t seem to shake it off.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is, there\u2019s a way to find relief and release\u2014and that\u2019s through heart meditation. The practice focuses on your heart center, releasing the negative vibes to give way to the good. And it all starts here:<\/p>\n<p>An open heart is a healed heart, after all. And when you allow yourself to look within and let go of what no longer serves you, magic happens.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-do-a-heart-meditation\">How to Do a Heart Meditation<\/h2>\n<p>We all have \u201cshame blockages\u201d that keep us from \u201c<em>being real and from being able to move, from being stuck in our heads and really awakening into our hearts and our bodies, and tapping into our natural desire,<\/em>\u201d explains tantra expert <strong>Psalm Isadora<\/strong>. (She, unfortunately, passed in 2017, but her teachings are still available on Mindvalley\u2019s <em>Tantra Touch<\/em> Quest.)<\/p>\n<p>A great way to remove those blockages is through a heart-opening meditation. It can help you better connect with your emotions and surroundings and open your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/heart-chakra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heart chakra<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these simple steps to ease yourself into a relaxed state.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Find a quiet, comfortable space<\/strong>\u2014one where you won\u2019t be disturbed during the meditation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Sit comfortably<\/strong> with your back straight and your hands on your lap.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Close your eyes<\/strong>, and breathe in and out slowly and deeply.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Bring your awareness to the area<\/strong> around your chest\u2014this is your heart center.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>With every exhale, <strong>imagine any negative feelings or thoughts leaving your body<\/strong> and dissipating into the air.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>Continue to <strong>focus on giving warmth and light to your heart center<\/strong>, and allow any positive feelings and thoughts of love and gratitude to fill you up.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>Stay in this state of meditation for as long as you like.<\/strong> It\u2019s often recommended to start with 10\u201315 minutes and gradually increase the duration as you become more comfortable with the practice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Remember, there is no \u201cone size fits all\u201d when it comes to open-heart meditation. You may find that your practice evolves over time, and that\u2019s perfectly okay.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The most important thing is to find what works best for you and to consistently make time for your meditation practice.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-7-mindvalley-free-heart-meditations-to-try-today\">7 Mindvalley (Free) Heart Meditations to Try Today<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/20-minute-guided-meditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guided meditations<\/a>, you\u2019re in luck. Mindvalley has a wealth of expertise from world-class meditation instructors who can teach you how to connect with your heart and cultivate inner peace.<\/p>\n<p>These heart meditations cover a variety of areas, including <strong>chakra healing<\/strong>, <strong>energy healing<\/strong>, and <strong>tantra touch<\/strong>. However, they all have the same goal\u2014to help you through the process of healing and open your heart to infinite potential.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-heart-meditations-on-mindvalley-youtube\">Heart meditations on Mindvalley YouTube<\/h3>\n<p>One platform where you can find meditation by Mindvalley experts (especially for free) is\u00a0 YouTube. So whether you\u2019re seeking to heal emotional wounds and deepen your relationships, there is a heart meditation waiting for you there.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-1-heart-meditation-for-intimacy-psalm-isadora\">1. Heart Meditation for Intimacy | Psalm Isadora<\/h4>\n<p>\u201c<em>The world is starving for true intimacy, yet we\u2019re all ashamed of that natural desire,<\/em>\u201d says Psalm. That\u2019s the inspiration for this open-heart meditation.<\/p>\n<p>It was designed to encourage you to break free from your past traumas so you can fully embrace your emotions. And it\u2019s through your connection with yourself that you can learn to be more loving and intimate.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Heart Meditation for Intimacy | Psalm Isadora<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"h-2-guided-meditation-to-open-your-heart-up-to-infinite-potential-jeffrey-allen\">2. Guided Meditation to Open Your Heart Up to Infinite Potential | Jeffrey Allen<\/h4>\n<p>Healing your energy through guided meditation can have a profound effect on the way you show up in the world. Through this practice, you can unlock a deeper connection with your inner self and discover things about yourself you never knew.<\/p>\n<p>Guided by <strong>Jeffrey Allen<\/strong>, a renowned energy healer and trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s <em>Duality<\/em> Quest, you may just discover the power to tap into an infinite field of potential and vitality.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Guided Meditation to Open Your Heart Up to Infinite Potential | Jeffrey Allen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"h-3-heart-healing-guided-meditation-christie-marie-sheldon\">3. Heart Healing Guided Meditation | Christie Marie Sheldon<\/h4>\n<p>\u201c<em>The biggest block in your abundance is not what you do, it\u2019s what you believe.<\/em>\u201d That\u2019s the wisdom coming from <strong>Christie Marie Sheldon<\/strong>, a healer, energy coach, and trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s Unlimited Abundance Quest.<\/p>\n<p>She guides you through a powerful meditation that will awaken your heart and fill you with pure, loving energy. By breathing light into that particular area, you\u2019ll infuse every part of your being, leaving you feeling renewed and ready to take on any challenges.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Heart Healing Guided Meditation\u2014Open Up to Abundance and Love | Christie Marie Sheldon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"h-4-the-6-phase-guided-meditation-vishen-lakhiani\">4. The 6 Phase Guided Meditation | Vishen Lakhiani<\/h4>\n<p>While the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/6-phase-meditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6 Phase Meditation<\/a> is specifically geared towards opening the heart, it does engage your mind for you to be able to do so. Led by <strong>Vishen, <\/strong>the<strong> <\/strong>founder of Mindvalley, he designed it to help you level up in six areas of your life: connection, gratitude, forgiveness, creative visualization, setting intentions, and blessings.<\/p>\n<p>This powerful meditation not only enhances your brain power and emotional state but also transforms you, both consciously and unconsciously.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 6 Phase Guided Meditation | Vishen Lakhiani<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-heart-meditations-on-the-mindvalley-app\">Heart meditations on the Mindvalley app<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re on the hunt for heart meditations, whether it\u2019s for the beginner or the experienced, look no further than the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/apps\/?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mindvalley app<\/a>. With a free account, you\u2019ll have access to ones that can help you tap into your emotions, cultivate compassion, and get in tune <em>with you<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/01\/9ba4825f-heart-meditation-canva-01_1.webp\" alt=\"Mockup of Deep Stillness: Heart Opening Meditation by Tom Cronin on the Mindvalley app \" class=\"wp-image-66884\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/01\/9ba4825f-heart-meditation-canva-01_1.webp 1920w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/01\/9ba4825f-heart-meditation-canva-01_1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/01\/9ba4825f-heart-meditation-canva-01_1-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/01\/9ba4825f-heart-meditation-canva-01_1-344x344.webp 344w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/01\/9ba4825f-heart-meditation-canva-01_1-214x214.webp 214w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/01\/9ba4825f-heart-meditation-canva-01_1-540x540.webp 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h4 id=\"h-5-deep-stillness-heart-opening-meditation-tom-cronin\">5. Deep Stillness: Heart Opening Meditation | Tom Cronin<\/h4>\n<p>Guided by the founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/stillnessproject.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Stillness Project<\/a>, Tom Cronin, this absolutely warm, gentle meditation takes you on a journey to access your inner lovingness. It\u2019s a daily practice that can help you feel more love and increase your ability to forgive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mindvalley tip: <\/strong>Listen to it with the 639 Hz Solfeggio frequency to help balance your emotions and harmonize your relationships.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/01\/b948be9c-heart-meditation-canva-03_1.webp\" alt=\"Meditation of Heart Trance Meditation for Forgiveness and Self-Love by Nalaya Chakana on the Mindvalley app\" class=\"wp-image-66883\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/01\/b948be9c-heart-meditation-canva-03_1.webp 1920w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/01\/b948be9c-heart-meditation-canva-03_1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/01\/b948be9c-heart-meditation-canva-03_1-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/01\/b948be9c-heart-meditation-canva-03_1-344x344.webp 344w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/01\/b948be9c-heart-meditation-canva-03_1-214x214.webp 214w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/01\/b948be9c-heart-meditation-canva-03_1-540x540.webp 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h4 id=\"h-6-heart-trance-meditation-for-forgiveness-and-self-love-nalaya-chakana\">6. Heart Trance Meditation for Forgiveness and Self-Love | Nalaya Chakana<\/h4>\n<p>This beautiful state of introspection is essentially a heart chakra meditation. Join <a href=\"https:\/\/nalayachakana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nalaya Chakana<\/a> to explore the depths of your heart chakra, also known as <em>Anahata<\/em>. With her soothing voice, she guides you to soften the walls around your heart and access the wisdom within.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mindvalley tip: <\/strong>Listen to it with the 528 Hz Solfeggio frequency, which is also known as \u201cthe love frequency.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-7-manifesting-through-chakras-anodea-judith\">7. Manifesting Through Chakras | Anodea Judith<\/h4>\n<p>Chakra expert and energy healer <strong>Anodea Judith<\/strong> (and the trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s <em>Chakra Healing<\/em> Quest) shows you how to do a heart <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/chakra-meditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chakra meditation<\/a> with this particular practice of awareness.<\/p>\n<p>She\u2019ll help you manifest your deepest desires and aspirations by using the power of your chakras\u2014and in this case, your heart chakra.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mindvalley tip:<\/strong> This particular energy center is associated with the color green. And to enhance your experience, consider wearing something green or meditating next to plants.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-benefits-of-heart-meditation\">Benefits of Heart Meditation<\/h2>\n<p>The benefits of meditation alone are aplenty, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4493770\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">science<\/a> has shown that when it\u2019s practiced regularly, meditation can regulate your body\u2019s internal state.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Just like mindfulness and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/mantra-meditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mantra meditation<\/a>, this practice sits under the umbrella of meditation. And when you do it on a regular basis, it opens you up to a whole other level of abundance.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few science-backed benefits of learning <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/how-to-open-up-your-heart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to open up your heart<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It reduces stress and anxiety levels. <\/strong>One way this happens is through the reduction of cortisol and adrenaline production. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3176989\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one study<\/a> found that the participants who practiced loving-kindness meditation had lower stress levels compared to those who didn\u2019t.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It increases feelings of compassion, empathy, and social connectedness.<\/strong> A <a href=\"https:\/\/tibet.emory.edu\/news\/mindfulness-training-and-the-compassionate-brain.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study<\/a> conducted by researchers at Emory University found that heart-centered meditation led to increased activity in the brain regions. These are known to be associated with empathy and compassion, and in turn, feelings of connectedness with others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It enhances emotional intelligence.<\/strong> A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8161054\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2021 systematic review<\/a> determined that those who practiced mindfulness, such as heart meditation, are able to regulate their emotions, as well as reduce emotional exhaustion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It improves heart health. <\/strong>As stress levels reduce, that also takes the pressure off the heart. As a matter of fact, one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4295748\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">medical review<\/a> shows that meditation can have beneficial effects on decreasing cardiovascular diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It enhances cognitive function.<\/strong> The practice of awareness is also known to help improve brain performance. A <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0282188\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023 study<\/a> published in <em>PLOS ONE<\/em> found that even a single session of meditation \u201c<em>may acutely enhance cognitive performance regardless of meditation experience.<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It promotes deeper sleep.<\/strong> With less stress, a healthier heart, better brain function, and improved emotional regulation, it\u2019s no surprise you\u2019d get better sleep. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/mindfulness-meditation-helps-fight-insomnia-improves-sleep-201502187726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">research<\/a>, a mind-calming practice, like heart meditation, can induce a relaxation response and improve your sleep quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It increases feelings of overall happiness.<\/strong> With all that\u2019s been said, it should come as no surprise that heart-centered meditation can lead to happiness and all the feelings associated with it. This type of practice, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3156028\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an older, yet still relevant study<\/a>, induces positive emotions like love, joy, and contentment.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s as Anodea says in her Mindvalley Quest: \u201c<em>The more we allow one kind of energy, the more the other can come through.<\/em>\u201d And so, when it comes to the benefits of an awareness practice like heart meditation, no words ring more true.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-meditate-to-elevate\">Meditate to Elevate<\/h2>\n<p>This is life. And chances are, you got jaded along the way.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s no reason, though, to put up walls of defense around your heart. As Psalm says, \u201c<em>The surprising thing about always trying to protect yourself is, the main person you\u2019re hurting is yourself when you\u2019re holding back so much.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mindfulness practices, like heart meditation, are a great way to really do the inner work and get to know who you truly are. And Mindvalley has experts, like Psalm Isadora, Jeffrey Allen, Christie Marie Sheldon, Vishen, and Anodea Judith, who can help guide you along the way.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/apps\/?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>download the Mindvalley app<\/strong><\/a> (over a million downloads and counting) for free and get access to their meditations. What\u2019s more, you\u2019ll find hundreds of meditations in the collection to choose from, as well as getting access to four new tracks every day.<\/p>\n<p>As the saying goes, the grass is greener where you water it. And you can start with your heart.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You wake up with a heaviness in your heart. Even rolling out of bed seems like the most impossible chore. 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