Heart Centred Path to Healing Health and Happiness
- Brainz Magazine
- Jul 18
- 6 min read
Written by Dr. Reetu Verma, Transformational Life Coach
Dr. Reetu Verma, founder of Healing Health and Happiness, is a heart-centred Transformational Life Coach who blends Eastern spiritual wisdom with Western modern research to guide individuals on their unique healing journeys towards achieving holistic health to radiate love and bliss.
At the core of our being, the heart is a dynamic and multidimensional energetic organ that profoundly impacts our health and well-being. Its influence extends far beyond the physical realm of pumping blood, intricately weaving together our emotional, mental, and spiritual states. By embracing heart-centred practices and connecting with our heart's energy, we can foster healing, cultivate holistic health, and nurture a lasting sense of happiness.
Path to inner health
By nourishing, nurturing, and navigating our heart, we enhance body, mind, and spirit, unlocking profound benefits that promote healing, health, and happiness. The heart's impact on body, mind, and spirit demonstrates that our well-being is not compartmentalized, but rather an interconnected web that requires holistic care. Practices that cultivate balance in body, mind, and spirit can have a profound impact, leading to numerous benefits that can transform our lives.
Body
Physical health: The heart plays a vital role in maintaining physical health by pumping blood, regulating blood pressure, and ensuring oxygenation of tissues.
Cardiovascular health: According to the American Heart Association, “maintaining a healthy heart is crucial for preventing cardiovascular diseases. The AHA notes that a healthy heart can help prevent conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, and high blood pressure. By prioritizing heart health, individuals can significantly reduce their risk of developing these conditions and improve their overall well-being."
Blood flow and oxygenation: The heart's efficient pumping of blood ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach all parts of the body, supporting overall physical well-being.
Heart Rate Variability (HRV): Research has shown that HRV is closely linked to our emotional state. Studies have found that increased HRV, which reflects a balanced heart rhythm, is associated with positive emotions, like joy⁶;³. This means that individuals with higher HRV tend to experience better emotional regulation and resilience.
Mind
Emotional regulation: Research has shown that the heart and brain are intricately connected, and the heart's rhythms can have a profound impact on our emotional state. Studies have found that the heart's activity can influence emotional states, such as stress, anxiety, and calmness⁶;¹².
Cognitive function: Research suggests that heart-brain coherence can improve cognitive function, including attention, memory, and decision-making.
Intuition and insight: Research suggests that the heart may play a significant role in intuition and insight, allowing us to access deeper levels of knowing and understanding. Studies have shown that the heart's electromagnetic field and rhythms can influence our intuitive perception, with HRV patterns indicating intuitive awareness before conscious recognition⁴. Additionally, research on presentiment has found that the heart and autonomic nervous system may be involved in perceiving future emotional events, further supporting the heart's role in intuition¹¹. By cultivating heart-brain coherence and balance, we may be able to tap into the heart's intuitive intelligence, enhancing our ability to access inner wisdom and guidance.
Spirit
Spiritual connection: The heart is often associated with spiritual connection, love, and kindness, allowing us to experience a deeper sense of unity and connection to others and the universe. Research supports this notion, with studies showing that heart-brain coherence, a state of synchronization between the heart's rhythms and the brain's activity, is linked to increased spiritual experience and sense of connection to a higher power⁵. Additionally, the field of neurocardiology has explored the heart's role in consciousness, suggesting that the heart may play a key role in our experience of spirituality¹.
Inner wisdom: The heart is increasingly recognized as a source of inner wisdom, guiding us towards our highest good and helping us navigate life's challenges²;⁶. Research has shown that the heart's intuition can play a significant role in decision-making and emotional guidance, tapping into a deeper intelligence that goes beyond rational thinking⁸. By tuning into this heart-based wisdom, individuals can potentially access new levels of insight and understanding.
Sense of care and connections: The heart is the seat of love, understanding, care and compassion, enabling us to experience and express these qualities in our relationships with others (HeartMath Institute). By cultivating heart-centered awareness, we can tap into this reservoir of heart-centred qualities, fostering deeper connections and more empathetic interactions with those around us. According to research by the HeartMath Institute, the heart plays a significant role in emotional intelligence and our ability to feel and express.
My journey with Anahata chakra: Awakening the heart's power
As I worked to awaken my Heart Chakra, also known as Anahata Chakra, I noticed a significant shift in my emotional landscape, leading to greater awareness and understanding. This transformative energy center, I believe, holds the key to profound healing, vibrant health, and contentment.
Laying the groundwork
To truly awaken and balance the Anahata Chakra, it's essential to unblock the lower chakras: Root, Sacral, and Solar Plexus. By releasing emotional blockages, building self-awareness, and developing personal power, I created a strong foundation for heart-centred growth
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Nurturing the heart
By incorporating meditation, yoga, and breathwork into my daily life, I have been able to quiet my mind, open my heart, and find greater emotional balance. This journey of nurturing my heart has brought me a sense of inner peace, deep gratitude, and alignment with my true nature.
My transformative journey
As I awakened and balanced my Heart Chakra, I cultivated a deeper sense of self-care, self-love, and self-acceptance. I let go of emotional baggage, forgave myself and others, and developed more meaningful connections. This journey has filled my life with a deeper sense of wholeness, warmth, and understanding.
The power of heart-centred practices
Heart-centred meditation, yoga, nature connection, energy work, and self-care rituals have been instrumental in my growth and well-being, fostering a holistic approach to life that integrates body, mind, and spirit. These practices have helped me stay centred, understand my emotions, and cultivate loving-kindness, care, and respect towards myself and others.
Join me on this journey
If you are ready to embark on your own journey of heart-centred growth and living, I invite you to explore the transformative power of the Anahata Chakra with me. Together, let's unlock the door to profound healing, enhanced health, and happiness.
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Dr. Reetu Verma, Transformational Life Coach
Unlock your potential with Dr. Reetu Verma, a Transformational Life Coach, Spiritual Teacher, and Global Speaker. Empowering individuals through holistic health coaching, mindfulness, and energy healing, Dr. Verma integrates modern research with spiritual wisdom, emphasizing yoga philosophy. She shares expert insights on chakra healing, heart-centered living, and emotional freedom at global summits. Through her radio program, Dr. Verma raises awareness on health, well-being, environmental sustainability, and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), inspiring positive change and collective action.
Mission to create:
Love in action: a heart-centered community united in care, kindness, and transformative change.
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