Vishuddha
Colour: Blue
Element: Space
Gemstone: Azurite
Musical Note: It is associated with musical Note G.
Meaning: Communication
Symbol: The symbol of the Throat Chakra consists of a 16-petalled lotus flower surrounding an inverted triangle with a circle within. This represents spiritual growth and purifying the body, mind, and spirit.
Location: The Visuddha Chakra is located at the base of the throat, coinciding with the thyroid gland. This chakra is often associated with our ability to communicate, express ourselves and speak our truth. It is associated with inspiration, healthy expression, faith, and the ability to communicate well. As one would expect, this chakra is connected to our ability to communicate verbally.
Symptoms of a blocked/imbalanced Throat Chakra:
Voice and throat problems and any problems with everything surrounding that area, such as the teeth, gums, and mouth, can indicate a blockage. Blocks or misalignment can also be seen through dominating conversations, gossiping, speaking without thinking, timidity, quietness, a feeling of weakness, struggling with keeping secrets or not being able to express yourself clearly or speaking our minds. Physical symptoms of a blocked throat chakra include pain in the neck, sore throats, stuttering or mouth ulcers. Poor communication, such as a bad interview or argument, can shift the throat chakra.
Signs of a balanced Throat Chakra:
When in alignment, you will speak and listen with compassion and feel confident when you communicate because you know you are being true to yourself with your words. When this chakra is balanced, it enables creativity, positive self-expression, constructive communication, and a sense of satisfaction. When the throat chakra is in perfect balance, your communication with others will be effective and efficient.
Mantra: The seed mantra (beej mantra) of Vishuddha Chakra is ‘Ham’.
Yoga poses for Throat Chakra balance: Throat Chakra is stimulated in poses like Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana) and Plough Pose (Halasana).
Issues related to the Throat Chakra
- Difficulty knowing or expressing your truth.
- Withdrawn personality.
- Puts on a ‘brave face’ rather than express turmoil inside.
- Suppressed emotions, needs or creativity.
- Problems in the throat chakra or with inner hearing.
Throat Chakra Essential Oils
When your throat chakra is healthy, you can speak your truth clearly and gracefully. Here are the essential oils most commonly used to heal, align and balance the throat chakra.
- Peppermint: Peppermint essential oil is refreshing and invigorating, making it an excellent choice for the Throat Chakra work. Its cooling properties help soothe the throat, enhance clarity of communication, and stimulate self-expression.
- Cardamom: Cardamom essential oil has a warm and uplifting aroma. It promotes openness, clarity, and communication, making it an excellent choice for supporting the Throat Chakra. Cardamom oil also helps to alleviate self-doubt and encourage self-confidence in expressing one’s truth.
- Frankincense: Frankincense essential oil has a rich and resinous scent that promotes a deep sense of peace and spiritual connection. It supports the Throat Chakra by encouraging authentic self-expression, clarity of thought, and effective communication.
- Blue Chamomile: Blue Chamomile essential oil has a soothing and calming effect. It can help to reduce tension and promote clear and gentle communication. Blue Chamomile oil supports the Throat Chakra by fostering a sense of tranquillity and creating a safe space for self-expression.
- Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus essential oil has a refreshing, cleansing aroma. It can help to clear the throat, enhance communication, and promote a sense of purification and openness in the Throat Chakra. Eucalyptus oil also supports mental clarity and focus.
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