A tight chest can be indicative of a tight relationship with self and life. Sometimes we just need to let go and give ourself permission to have fun and enjoy each moment, opening ourself to happiness and knowing that we are worthy and deserving of it.
Frequently we will take on too much responsibility, feeling responsible for our family, friends and work colleagues. We need to remember that we are not responsible for everyone else’s experience of life, only they can truly take responsibility for the manner in which they respond to life.
We are not responsible for the health and wellbeing of the world!
We offer these suggestions based on our own experience and understanding, but what works for one person doesn’t always work for the next. So please always work with your own intuition, keep checking in and doing what feels right for you on your path to better health.
Yoga poses
Breathing & Relaxation
Abdominal breath
Thoracic breath
Directional breath
Brahmari breath
Potions
Aromatherapy Oils
Eucalyptus
Peppermint
Frankincense
Pine
Bach Floral Remedy
Chestnut bud
Chakra balancing
A tight chest can be a sign of an imbalanced heart chakra.
Click to find out more about the heart chakra and how you can work towards balancing it.
Books
‘I Will Not Die an Unlived Life: Reclaiming Purpose and Passion’ - Dawn Markova
‘Opening to Spirit’ - Caroline Arewa
‘The Path of Practice: A Woman’s Book of Ayurvedic Healing’ - Bri Maya Tiwari
‘You Can Heal Your Life’ - Louise Hay
Audios & Videos
Yoni Yoga Practice - watch this one or this one
Yoga for Depression - watch here
Yoga Nidra: Chakra Balancing
Yoga Nidra: Inner Harmony and Healing
Relaxation to Relieve Stress
Chakra Balancing Relaxation
Crystals
Rose Quartz
Amethyst
Green Aventurine
Affirmations
“I breathe with ease”
“I allow myself to receive”
“I love and accept myself as I am”
“I release disappointment, grief, fear, sadness, anger and sorrow from my chest
“I let go of feeling responsible for everyone else”
“I am worthy of living life to the full”
“I forgive and let go”
Other things to try
Since a tight chest can be indicative of tight relationship with self and life, try to simply let go.
Focus on doing anything which makes you feel happy, which fills your heart with joy, having fun, playing and embracing your inner child.