Throat Chakra
Sanskrit: Vishuddhi/Vishuddha
Location: Throat area
Colors: Blue
Element: Ether
Verb: I speak
In a Word: Communication
Located in the throat area is the fifth chakra, the throat chakra is associated with communication, creativity, and expression.
When balanced, one is able to freely speak truth (in love) and express true feelings (love). However, when unbalanced, it could manifest through the inability to express one’s self, a sense of fear and anxiety, fear, lying or doubt.
In a Nutshell:
- Experience the world through the vibration of sound, which represent language, deals with lessons of speaking truth, faith and willpower
- Begin to know divine love and your personal power is strengthened with divine knowledge and wisdom
Extended Overview:
| Color: | Blue |
| Sense: | Sound |
| Symbol: | Star |
| Associated Gland: | Thyroid – controls the jaw, neck, throat, voice, airways, upper lungs, arms |
| Associated Organ/Systems: | Thyroid gland, lungs, vocal cords, bronchial apparatus and metabolism |
| Musical Keynote: | G – vocalized as “eh” and its sacred sound of HAM |
| Sound: | Crickets |
| Sound Frequency: | 384 Hz |
| Qualities and/or Functions: | Creative self-expression, communication, inspiration, wisdom, confidence, integrity, truth, freedom, independence |
Tools for Working with the Crown Chakra:
To activate (or rebalance) this chakra, wear blue clothing, be near, in or around water in the form of natural streams, ponds, or lakes, along with burning blue candles.
| Gemstones: | Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Chalcedony, Turquoise, Blue Calcite, Blue Quartz, Blue Kyanite, Angelite, Blue Obsidian, Apatite, Blue Tourmaline, Azurite, Calcite, Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite |
| Herbs: | Benzoin, Basil, Chamomile, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense and Sage |
| Essential Oils: | Hyssop, Linden Blossom, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Rosewood + Herbs list |
| Yoga Poses: | Cat/Cow Pose, Shoulderstand, Plow Pose, Fish Pose, Legs Up the Wall |
| Health Tips: | “Substitute healthy snacks for unhealthy ones; listen to music when emotional; get an exercise buddy and talk while exercising. Use verbal affirmation to create change.” (Dale, 2009) |
SOURCES:
https://www.peacefulmind.com/project/throat-chakra
https://www.living-one-vibrational-energy.com/chakras
The Complete Book of Chakra Healing by Cindi Dale (2009)
