5th – Throat Chakra

Vishuddha

5th – Throat Chakra

Vishuddha

Represents: Self-Expression, speaking your truth, communication.

Element:  Ether/Spirit
Color:          Blue
Sense:         Sound/Hearing
Sound:        HAM
Location: Base of the throat

Physical Associations: Throat, ears, nose, mouth, ears, neck

Develops from age 28-35

Open and Balanced

Can speak openly and freely, communicates well.

Is inspired easily.

-Deficiency in Throat Chakra 

Unexpressed feelings, having difficulty standing up for oneself.

Has difficulty having other people understand them.

Inconsistent on issues and opinions.

+Excessive Energy in Throat Chakra

Blabbermouth/Dominates conversations.

Arrogant behaviour.

Physical symptoms of an unbalanced Throat Chakra 

Low or high metabolism, tightness in the back of the neck and shoulders, hearing problems, sore throats, blocked eustachian tubes, gum or teeth problems.

Yoga Poses (Asanas)

To increase Sacral Chakra energy: Pigeon pose (Kapotasana)

From crossed legged seated position

  1. Bring left leg back and behind you.
  2. Look behind and make sure that left leg is in one line with left hip.
  3. Palms or fingertips are on the floor.
  4. Your right knee should be behind your right wrist and your ankle is behind your left wrist.
  5. As you inhale, lift your chest up; as you exhale, allow your shoulders and pelvis to relax down.
  6. Your hips should be squared the front of the room.
  7. Do both sides

As you breathe, focus on your Svadhisthana Chakra, feeling it expand and collect energy from the earth through your pelvis. When you feel the collection of energy is complete, slowly bring your left leg hack around to the front, return to a seated position, and continue to do the other side

To decrease Sacral Chakra energy: Butterfly pose (Badakonasana)

From seated position, knees bent, soles of the feet on the floor and apart.

  1. If you have tight hamstrings or buttock muscles, place a cushion underneath your sitting bones.
  2. Bring the soles of your feet together, knees falling out to the side so that your legs, knees and hips make a big diamond shape.
  3. Contract your abdominal muscles, and as you inhale, lift and straighten your spine. As you exhale, move over top of your legs allowing your elbows to move outside of your legs. When you’ve reached your maximum point, round your spine, allowing your head to be heavy. Do not push, the butterfly is a gentle pose.

As you breathe, focus on your Svadhisthana Chakra, feeling it expand and collect energy from the earth through your pelvis. When you feel the collection of energy is complete, slowly bring your left leg hack around to the front, return to a seated position, and continue to do the other side

As you breathe, send your excess Svadhisthana energy into the earth, focusing on balancing all of your chakras.

When you are ready, contract your abdominal muscles to protect your lower back, and slowly with a round spine, roll up to a seated position, keeping your head and arms busy. When your spine is straight, allow yourself a few moments to revel in the balanced energy.

 

  • Pigeon variations: If this is too much for your front knee, move your foot closer to your pelvis. If this is too much on your lower back, recline slightly until it feels better, placing your forearms on the floor.

Own-Work

Affirmations:

I speak my truth.

I communicate effectively with others

Throat Chakra Journal Questions:

Do you find that others have trouble understanding what you say?

Do you tend to talk over other people?

How do you express your feelings?