Chakra 4 · Anahata
Heart Chakra Yoga Poses
The heart chakra, Anahata, lives in the chest and upper back — the exact territory a day of screens closes down. Heart-opening practice is physically the opposite of hunching, which is why backbends can feel almost emotional: they reverse a posture the body has been holding for hours.
This collection centers on backbends and chest openers, from gentle prone lifts to deeper kneeling arcs. Approach them gradually; the chest opens on breath, not force.
Each heart pose logged in DrawHatha colors your Anahata canvas — a gentle prompt to keep returning to openness.
8 heart chakra poses
Bow Pose
Dhanurasana
Camel Pose
Ustrasana
Cobra Pose
Bhujangasana 1
Dancer Pose
Natarajasana
Fish Pose
Matsyasana
Half Lord Of The Fishes Pose I
Ardha Matsyendrasana 1
Upward Plank Pose
Purvottanasana 1
Wheel Pose
Urdhva Dhanurasana 1
Frequently asked questions
What is the heart chakra?
The heart chakra (Anahata) is associated with openness and lives in the chest and upper back. Its yoga poses are backbends and chest openers — physically the opposite of hunching over a desk.
What yoga poses are best for the heart chakra?
Gentle prone backbends like Cobra and Bridge, progressing toward deeper kneeling arcs like Camel Pose, are considered heart chakra poses. Approach them gradually; the chest opens on breath, not force.
How many heart chakra poses are in the DrawHatha library?
8 of DrawHatha's 67 poses are organized under the heart chakra. Each one you log fills your heart canvas.
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