The throat chakra is the fifth chakra in the energy system. It is through this energy center that we communicate, create and express our truth in the world. This is how our emotions are expressed audibly. Another name for the throat chakra is Vishuddha or vishuddi which means “especially pure” or purity. This chakra is connected with the planet Mercury, the planet of communication. The symbol of the throat chakra is a sixteen petal lotus with a circle in the middle, commonly depicted with downward triangle and a symbol of the fifth element, aether. (shown above)
The sound of the throat chakra is HAM, the musical note is G. This chakra is associated the color blue and turquoise. The vishuddha is located at the throat, and associated with the neck, sinus, ears and respiratory system. It is also associated with the thyroid and endocrine system. The throat chakra rules both the throat and the ears. So it is important to note that listening is a critical part of balanced communication and an open throat chakra. When this chakra is healthy your self-expression is both free and balanced with the people around you.
A quick way to access the fifth chakra is humming and singing. Sit with a friend or family member and listen to them with complete presence. When we feel like we are heard we are able to communicate our truth more openly. When this chakra is out of balance our communication becomes confusing. For example, someone might use more words, but still lack clarity in what they are trying to say.
When this chakra is blocked we feel like our creativity and self expression is blocked. Since the throat chakra is associated with the thyroid and under- active throat chakra might result in an under-active thyroid. Resulting in sluggishness, weight gain, and all that comes with an unhealthy thyroid.
How do keep your throat chakra healthy? The best way to heal your throat chakra is to express your truth and listen with presence. When you express your true emotions you unblock and strengthen your throat chakra.
Some useful tips to connect with your throat chakra are:
•write your true feelings and read your thoughts out loud, listen to you
•stand up for yourself and your beliefs
•burn sage and sandalwood
•eat fresh fruit, especially blueberries
•carry turquoise and aquamarine crystals
Different mantras to help us open our throat chakra such as:
“I forgive you”
“I am heard”
“It is my nature to create”
Chanting HAM or doing stretches for the neck and face help loosen a tight throat. You can use necks rolls or lions breath to help you open up and express yourself more clearly.
In my own experience with the throat chakra I have found that it is closely related to the second chakra, the sacral chakra. The sacral chakra is located in the lower belly and relates to our emotions our “gut feelings”. When our second chakra is out of balance, our feelings are out of balance. This can cause a reaction in the way we express our selves through the throat chakra.
For example, when we bottle up our true emotions our throat chakra becomes under-active and blocked. When our emotions are out of control our throat chakra becomes over active. The next thing you know you are talking over all your friends and family, and unable to listen to what they have to say.
My favorite thing to do to heal the throat chakra is to sing. When I sing a song that I feel expresses my emotions. it feels good! The more you sing the stronger your voice becomes- and the more you are in tune with your diaphragm and belly breathing. Singing helps us align with are true expression. This can also happen when we talk about and share our true passions with others. The throat chakra reminds us to be honest, to express and embrace ourselves. Sing your song!
It is within.
Try these scents and crystals to connect to the throat chakra: sage, sandalwood
lapis lazuli, arurite, turquoise, aquamarine
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