The Throat Chakra- All you need to know about your fifth Chakra

Are you shy or over-talkative? Do you communicate effectively with others? Do you have an issue listening to others? If so you may have some blocks in your Throat Chakra.

This chakra is all about communication and how we express or don’t express ourselves. We need to honor our truth and overcome the obstacle of lies.

Think about your truth for a minute… Do you have the ability to communicate effectively with others? Do you speak and show up as your authentic self? Why? Why not?

This blog post will explore the Throat Chakra, the key characteristics, the teachings of this Chakra, what it means to have an imbalanced Throat Chakra as well as ways you can balance it for yourself.

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Getting to know the Throat Chakra

The Throat Chakra is also known as Vishubbha in Sanskirt is located in our throat where the dip is. The throat chakra is all about speaking your truth and communicating effectively.

The Throat chakra or fifth chakra deals with communication of all types- both verbally as well as nonverbally.

The throat chakra is responsible for expression, listening, empathy, touch, etc. It also manages how we communicate and is where our self-expression and creativity come out.

The Throat Chakra governs how our self-expression manifests itself through verbal and nonverbal communication through touch or body language. The throat chakra is where our creativity comes out, which means that creative endeavors such as public speaking or singing are governed by the Throat Chakra.

The Throat Chakra deals with the color blue and the element it is associated with is ether. The sense it deals with is smell.

The Mantra for the Throat Chakra is I Speak and the Bija Mantra is HAM

This chakra develops between six and a half to eight and a half years old.

Key Characteristics of the Throat Chakra

Expression of yourself and your truth
Knowing or realizing your purpose
Talk effectively
Creating
Creativity
Communication
Connects you to the world around us and your own inner spirit. It links into other realms, like the etheric realm or subtle realms of intuitive abilities where we can connect with our higher self through intuition.

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What the Throat Chakra Teaches Us

The Throat Chakra teaches us about being expressive, creative, and empathetic to others. It also deals with how we express ourselves verbally as well as nonverbally through touch or body language.

The Throat Chakra also teaches us about balancing our self-expression with the needs of others. Being able to listen and be empathetic is key for this Chakra as well.

It is important to note that while Throat chakras are good at being expressive, they can sometimes overdo it by not listening enough or showing empathy.

Signs of an Imbalanced Throat Chakra

Sore Throat
Neck pain
Thyroid Problems
Mouth Ulcers
Laryngitis
Colds
Stress
Stuffy Nose/Runny Nose
Ear Infections
Gum Problems
Joint Problems
Swollen Glands
Quite/ Overly talkative
Uncomfortable speaking in front of others
Not an effective communicator
Have a hard time listening to others
Can’t stand up for yourself

How to Balance/Heal/Open the Throat Chakra

Incorporate the color blue into your world- wearing that color, staring at the sky, carrying a wallet or purse
Visualize the color blue that is glowing in your throat
Throat Chakra Bracelets
You can work in some neck stretches throughout the day and also face stretches
Lion’s Breathe is extremely beneficial for this chakra
Use your voice
Honor Others
Mindful thinking and Speaking- Remember your words have power
Affirmation Decks
Use a singing bowl in your daily routine

Connecting Deeper

Yoga

Just like the Heart Chakra, poses that open up your throat seem to have a ripple effect on the rest of your chakras. It’s through deep backbends and other movements where we use our neck or allow it to move in ways that keep this area balanced. We tend to neglect this area when all it takes is a few moments for exercises or stretches.

Yoga really is an amazing resource for opening the chakras up! You can feel yourself getting stronger and stronger as time goes on.

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Camel Pose
Cat/Cow Pose
Cobra
Cow Face
Fish Pose
Gate Pose
King Pigeon
Lion Pose
Plow Pose
Shoulder Stand

Breathing/ BreatheWork

How breathing can help the throat chakra:

Breathwork is one of the most effective ways to unblock and stimulate your throat chakra. It can help you to be more honest, open, and creative.

Breathing is also an excellent way to center yourself and clear your mind before you head off into a busy day where you could potentially become stressed by others or the work you have to take on.

By doing energizing breathwork, you will stimulate your body into feeling positive and happy. When done at the end of a stressful day breathing can help to calm you down while releasing any deep tension in your body caused by stress.

It is no secret that if we are stressed or depressed our voices become more strained and we lose our sense of creativity.

Breathing can be an excellent tool for helping with tension, stress, and depression as it has been used in conjunction with meditation for centuries – both as a way of breathing AND to release stored tension on the body.

Karen Neverland has a great article on BreathWork

Technique to Open your Throat Chakra created by Gordon Xavier
5th Chakra Breathing– by Michelle Fondin

Meditation

One of the most powerful tools for healing and growth is meditation. Many people attempt to meditate, but don’t understand how it can help them on an emotional and physical level.

Meditation allows you to relax your mind so that negative emotions such as anger and fear are released. It also helps you connect with higher states of consciousness where you open yourself to divine guidance and understanding. Meditation is a tool to help you resolve inner conflicts, heal emotional wounds, and find spiritual growth.

The throat chakra is all about communication with the outside world. It deals primarily with your ability to speak your truth honestly regardless of what others may think or feel in response to it.

When the throat chakra becomes blocked, you may have trouble expressing your feelings in words or even making a sound. You might fear the judgment of others and keep what you really feel bottled inside because you don’t want to start an argument with someone. Negative emotions stored in this chakra can be anger, rage, bitterness, and resentment.

This is why meditation for the throat chakra is so helpful. Meditation allows you to relax your mind and release emotions that block the free flow of energy in the throat area. It helps you find inner peace, clarity, and acceptance so that you can speak your truth without fear of rejection or judgment from others.

Meditation #1 for the Throat Chakra- Throat Chakra Guided Meditation– From Natalie at Roaming Yogi
Meditation #2 for the Throat Chakra- Throat Chakra Meditation for Complete Self Expression– by Great Meditation

Sounds Baths / Sound Healing

Sound baths are particularly relaxing and healing. When we listen to certain frequencies of music or tones, these sounds can actually help us release negative energy from our bodies and minds while assisting in self-healing.

Sound healers work with specific frequencies or vibrations to balance and free chakras in the body. They’re also known as tuning forks, singing bowls, etc.

When working with different sounds, it is important to know where they work best in the body. While some vibrations are suitable for clearing certain energy centers or areas within the body, others affect the whole body as a whole.

For example, if you are working with sound to balance and open your throat chakra, then you would want to select sounds that relate to your throat chakra specifically.

You might choose a sound that is related to the element of air or sound, such as Tibetan singing bowls. These sounds are particularly good for balancing and energizing your throat chakra.

Throat Chakra Sound Bath– by Healing Vibrations
Throat Chakra- Align your Vibration-Crystals Bowls Sound Bath– Created by Love and Alchemy by Natalie Valle

Throat Chakra Sound Bathing Tools

Seed Mantra Meditations

The Seed Mantra, HAM, for the Throat is so beneficial because the vibrations resonate and open the throat chakra. It is recommended that you listen to your seed mantra for about 10 minutes or more per day to achieve its benefits.

After just a few days, you should start noticing an increase in energy flowing through this area of your body as well as an improvement in communication skills and overall health.

As you chant your seed mantra, you may also feel a tingling or vibrating sensation throughout your whole body. This is very common and helps to clear any extra energy that might be stuck in your body.

Soothing Throat Chakra Chants-(HAM) created by Meditative Mind
Ham Mantra– Aquarius Era- Meditation Music

Affirmations for the Throat Chakra (with conviction)

I speak my truth
I communicate my thoughts, needs, desires, and ideas with ease and others understand me
My words are valuable
I listen to my truth
I am open to receiving messages from my angels
I don’t interrupt others while they are speaking
I am FULL of creative ideas
Affirmation Decks

Aromatherapy/ Oils

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Top Essential oils for the throat chakra

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