Meditation to Heal a Broken Heart

March 26, 1975

Retraining the nervous system is required to heal wounds of the heart. A break in relationship—with others or the Self—creates nearly identical consequences in the nervous system and brain as a physical injury. This meditation soothes the autonomic nervous system, bringing the breath to a slow, meditative rhythm, to relax and renew both heart and mind.

The arm and hand position balances the heart meridian, by putting pressure on the outside of the little finger and forearm. This activates the nerve junction of the autonomic system, resetting it. Keeping your forearms parallel to the ground engages the armpit muscles, further supporting heart healing. The middle fingers in the mudra, associated with Saturn and the air element, help calm residual emotional distress.