THE THROAT CHAKRA
The Throat Chakra in Sanskrit is called Vishuddha that means “especially pure”.
In Hindu astrology or jyotish, the graha (planet) ruling the throat chakra is Buddha or Mercury.
The Element is Ether ( Akash). Known as the Vishuddha chakra, it governs all areas of the mouth, jaw, throat, and thyroid gland.
When the throat chakra is imbalanced, you may experience:
In Hindu astrology or jyotish, the graha (planet) ruling the throat chakra is Buddha or Mercury.
The Element is Ether ( Akash). Known as the Vishuddha chakra, it governs all areas of the mouth, jaw, throat, and thyroid gland.
When the throat chakra is imbalanced, you may experience:
- Hoarseness
- Sore throat
- Thyroid
- Problems
- Laryngitis
- Neck pain
Deficiencies in the this chakra often contribute to a number of physical ailments that
can include thyroid imbalances, hearing problems, tonsillitis, mouth ulcers, tinnitus,
bronchitis, asthma and ear infections.
Signs of an underactive throat chakra:
- Introverted
- Insecure
- Fear of Speaking Up
- Small Voice
Signs of an overactive throat chakra:
- Arrogance, lying or manipulation
- Condescending
- Rude
- Inability to Listen
- Gossiping
- Overly Critical
An overactive throat chakra leads us to use our voice in negative ways; tendencies
toward criticising, lying, gossiping, abusive language and interrupting all reflect over-
activity, as do speaking inappropriately and spending too much time trying to make
oneself heard.
On the other hand, excessive shyness, secretiveness, and an imperceptible voice, as well
as being unable to express oneself, are the result of an underactive throat chakra.
In addition, a blocked or unbalanced throat chakra leads to a variety of physical
ailments, including laryngitis, thyroid disease, dental problems, TMJ, and neck pain, in
addition to excessive or compulsive eating.
Here are some self-care tips and tools you can use to strengthen your Throat Chakra.
Methods to help balance the Throat Chakra:
- Be an active listener. Try to lean into conversations. Stop trying to think of what you will say when the person stops talking.
- Spend time in silence. Rest your throat chakra for a bit. This can be great for people who simply talk too much!
- Get a neck massage.
- Vocalizing, singing, humming & chanting
- Speak your truth
- Allow yourself to share your feelings, thoughts and ideas
- Stop judging yourself and others
- Practice allowing of self and other
- Journal
- Gargle with salt water
- Rest your throat
- Lying on your back and consciously relax your jaw, neck and throat
- Express yourself through creative activities
- Deep breathing exercises
- Exercising the vocal cords can dispel blockages in the fifth chakra.
- Engage in Head Rolls and Neck Stretches
This yoga warm-up decreases stiffness in your upper back, neck, and jaw. Each of these
areas can hold incredible amounts of tension and need to be stretched regularly.
In addition to body positions and breathing techniques, yoga also gives us sound and
vibration to create Throat Chakra healing. The Throat Chakra vibrates with the sound
“HAM” (pronounced HAUHM).
PRACTICE MINDFUL EATING.
You might probably ask yourself, how does this relate to your Throat Chakra? It does
relate as the fifth chakra governs your mouth, tongue and throat. So whatever you
consume, or eat, can create a serious blockage, and vice versa, blocked Throat Chakra
affects your relationships with food.
Ask yourself :
• Do I speak my truth?
• What story do I want to tell the world in 2019?
• How can I best serve others with my voice?
• Do I use my words to hurt or heal?
• Am I able to express myself creatively?
• Would I consider myself a gossip?
• What subjects am I anxious to talk about?
• How can I be even clearer when communicating?
• Am I being integral with my word?
• How can I strengthen my voice?
• Am I comfortable singing or humming aloud?
• Who in my life do I struggle to communicate with?
