THROAT CHAKRA

Location: Area of the throat and neck

Energy Centre for: Expression and communication

Goal: Clear communication and expression

Tone: U

Musical Note: G#

Color: Blue

Sense: Hearing

Sanskrit name: Vishudda

The throat is the center for communications, truthfulness and creative expressions. It relates to our sense of hearing and how we decipher messages. This energy center allows us to express our thoughts, feelings and experiences via our voice or artistic output such as music, singing, dance or literature. We give good energy to the throat chakra when speak the truth and vice versa.

A balanced chakra: communicate and listen well, truthful, creative, tactful,and mentally alert.

A blocked chakra: difficulty in expressing one’s thought; talk too much, egoistical, difficulty in listening and learning, tendency to lie.

Healing the Throat Chakra

Our chakras respond directly to how we think or feel. Positive emotions allow good energy to flow freely and negative emotions close or weaken the chakra. Positive emotions transmit positive vibration to the universe and which in turn attracts to us manifestations associating with those emotions. Balancing or healing the heart chakra can be achieved through having good emotions that supports this energy center.

1)Healing Through Color

The resonating color for the throat chakra is blue. You can wear blue clothing or gemstone. Look at the clear blue sky or blue sea.

Eat blue and purple fruits and vegetables such as blueberries, plums, dark grapes and eggplants

You can visualize blue energy and the good emotions for the throat chakra. Select a quiet environment, stand, sit or lie down in a comfortable relaxing position. Clear your mind of any other color or thoughts. Then imagine a clear beautiful blue energy flowing gently into the throat chakra. Keep the blue energy spinning in a clock wise movement and expand it outward until it fills up the entire throat and neck area.

I like to say my affirmations along with this visualization exercise. You can create affirmations that suits your needs. Below are some examples.

2)Affirmations For The Throat Chakra

I am humble, truthful and open in every situation.

I release the fear and doubt which block my creative expression.

I use my voice to bless others.

I express myself creatively in various ways.

I learn with ease and joy.

I express myself truthfully and confidently.

3)Gemstone For The Throat Chakra

Aquamarine, Kyanite, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Azurite, Sapphire, Lapis lazuli

You can wear the gemstone, put it in places visible or close to you. Alternatively, hold it in your hand during visualization or affirmations. Practitioners of crystal healing place respective gemstones directly on the chakra area.

4)Scent For The Throat Chakra

Chamomile, frankincense, Hyacinth, Lavender, Lemongrass, Sage

5) Inspiration Quotes for The Throat Chakra

John Fitzgerald Kennedy:If we are strong, our strength will speak for itself. If we are weak, words will be of no help.

Nitin Nohria Communications is the real work of leadership.

Plato: Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something.

Ann Landers:The trouble with talking too fast is you may say something you haven't thought of yet.

Malcolm Forbes:If you say what you think don't expect to hear only what you like.

Joseph Chilton Pearce:To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong.

Stevie Wonder:We all have ability. The difference is in how we use it.

Paul Hawken :Always leave enough time in your life to do something that makes you happy, satisfied, and even joyous. That has more of an effect on economic well-being than any other single factor.

Anthony Robbins:To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.

Dr. Laurence J. Peter :Speak when you are angry - and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret.