Chakra of the Month: Throat Chakra

The fifth charka is located at the base of the throat and is therefore called the throat chakra or in sanskrit, Visuddha Chakra. The element of this chakra is ether or space and vibrates the color of a clear blue turquoise sky. The throat chakra is associated with honesty, communication and expression of ones true self and authentic voice. The sense connected to this chakra is hearing as communication not only stands for talking but also listening. 

Balanced Throat Chakra: 

Truthful, honest and authentic with yourself and others. Communicating and speaking clearly and in a balanced way. Being able to listen to others in an open way and to give helpful support when needed. Having a balanced sleep routine and taking care of your need to rest and restore. Being able to express feelings, thoughts as well as insecurities and weaknesses. Standing up for what you believe in, saying no when you need to and in contact with what you want from life. 

Imbalanced Throat Chakra:

May occur as sore throat, colds, thyroid problems, teeth problems, sinus infections, neck and shoulder issues and voice issues. Shyness, sleep disorders and mental tiredness. Difficulties to listen to yourself, your needs and desires. Negative self talk, self doubt, feelings of guilt, nightmares, sleep issues, learning disabilities. Finding yourself stammering and losing words, feelings of being isolated and easily irritated. Over critical to yourself and others, unable to express yourself and therefore often misunderstood. Difficulties sticking to the truth, habitual lying and often giving mixed messages.

How to Balance Vishuddha: 

- Sing!

 -Call an old friend

- Blue clothes and blue foods

- Massage

- Speak the truth

- Rest & restore

 - Express thoughts and feelings in words

- Journaling

 - Lavender essential oil

- Chant mantras

Yoga sequences, meditations, affirmations and more practical tips to strengthen the Throat chakra coming up this month :) Namaste!