Throat Chakra
(Visuddha)
Since the heart chakra is
the bridge between the lower, more physical energy centers
and the upper, more metaphysical ones, as we ascend through
the chakras, the fifth is the first primarily focused on the
spiritual plane. The throat chakra, Visuddha, is associated
with the color turquoise blue and with the elements sound
and ether, the field of subtle vibrations ancient Indians
believed pervaded the universe. Located in the neck, throat,
jaw, and mouth, the Visuddha chakra resonates with our inner
truth and helps us find a personal way to convey our voice
to the outside world. The rhythm of music, creativity of dance,
the vibration of singing, and the communication we make through
writing and speaking are all fifth chakra ways to express
ourselves.
Visuddha means "pure"
or "purification." Purification of the body through
attention to diet, yoga, meditation, and exercise opens us
to experience the subtler aspects of the upper chakras. Some
yogis notice that drinking more water and letting go of products
such as tobacco and dairy helps to loosen up the neck and
shoulders and clear the voice. In addition, sound itself is
purifying. If you think of the way you feel after chanting
Indian kirtans, reading poetry aloud, or simply singing along
with your favorite music, you'll recognize how the vibrations
and rhythms positively affect your body, right down to the
cellular level.
Deficient energy in this chakra
leads to neck stiffness, shoulder tension, teeth grinding,
jaw disorders, throat ailments, an underactive thyroid, and
a fear of speaking. Excessive talking, an inability to listen,
hearing difficulties, stuttering, and an overactive thyroid
are all related to excessiveness in this chakra.
Your Throat Chakra:
Balanced Expression
Also known as the throat chakra,
your fifth energy center is located at the back of your neck.
It includes your entire jaw. On an energy level, it is the
center of your personal expression and the messenger of your
spirit.
The throat chakra is located
where food, drink, drugs, smoke and other
external substances enter your body. That's why it is extremely
important that you make a conscious choice to ingest healthy,
wholesome substances instead of those that can poison your
spirit.
Throat Chakra Facts:
· The fifth chakra rules your communication, creativity,
connection and personal intention.
· A well-balanced fifth chakra awakens in you the truth
that your life is built on your words, thoughts, beliefs and
ideas.
· In your body, the fifth chakra governs throat, thyroid,
trachea,
esophagus, neck, mouth, teeth, and ears.
· An apt image for the fifth chakra is a chimney.
· The throat chakra vibrates with a sky-blue color.
· The throat chakra's mission statement is: I express,
I listen, I communicate.
A well-balanced throat chakra
enables your expression to act as a three-way psychic radio.
The first band, which activates your speaking and listening
abilities, also governs all forms of creativity and awakens
your ability to connect with others. The second band establishes
mental and telepathic rapport with others, sending and receiving
thoughts and feelings, especially from those who are on the
same wavelength as you. Finally, the third band tunes in to
your own inner voice, allowing you to pick up on your intention
and to ask for and receive direction from the Divine Spirit.
When your expression is imbalanced,
you many times suppress what you are really feeling. You block
input from others by building walls around yourself. This
can result in heightened levels of anxiety, secrecy, frustration
and anger. Your joyful and creative spirit is damaged and
when you finally begin to speak-as you eventually will-it
will be in the voice of your wounded inner child. He or she
will be angry and will lash out, either outwardly against
others or inwardly through destructive or addictive behaviors.
Severe imbalances might result in speech or auditory difficulties.
Another common imbalance is
refraining from expressing your needs or establishing boundaries
because you might offend someone. Learning to speak your mind
can be difficult, especially when trying to convey anger.
We are often taught that being angry and expressing it is
a bad thing. However, remember that there is nothing inappropriate
about having feelings and expressing them.
The throat chakra, too, can
be out of balance in the opposite direction. You can express
yourself too much, too recklessly. By using non-stop talking
as a means of distancing yourself and avoiding intimate connections
with others, you just as effectively drive people from your
life.
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