Vishudda - Sound
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The Throat Chakra is associated with the color sky blue. This chakra is our will center. The healthfulness of the fifth chakra is in relation to how honestly one expresses himself/herself. Lying violates the body and spirit . We speak our choices with our voices (throats). All choices we make in our lives have consequences on an energetic level. Even choosing not to make a choice such as in repressing our anger (not speaking out) may manifest into laryngitis. We have all experienced that "lump in our throats" when we are at a crossroad of not knowing how to speak the right words in any given situation, perhaps even stuffing our own emotions. A challenge of the throat chakra is to express ourselves in the most truthful manner. Also to receive and assimilate information. Seek only the truth.
Chakra Five - Associations
Mental States
Chakra Five - Associations
- Color - blue
- Sanskrit Name - vishuddha
- Physical Location - throat, neck region
- Purposes - learning to take responsibility for one's own needs
- Spiritual Lesson - confession, surrender personal will over to divine will, faith, truthfulness over deceit
- Physical Dysfunctions- sore throat, mouth ulcers, scoliosis, swollen glands, thyroid dysfunctions, laryngitis, voice problems, gum or tooth problems, TMJ
- Mental and Emotional Issues - personal expression, creativity, addiction, criticism, faith, decision making (choices), will, lack of authority
- Information Stored Inside Throat Chakra - self-knowledge, truth, attitudes, hearing, taste, smell
- Area of Body Governed - throat, thyroid, trachea, neck vertebrae, mouth, teeth, gums, esophagus, parathyroid, hypothalamus
Mental States
- Negative- Full of diffused energies; overoptimistic, exaggerating, uses words and actions to hurt others; poor communicator; depressed, joyless
- Positive- An educated adventurer who always succeeds; uses the voice to praise, sing and/or speak the truth
Meditation to help balance the Throat Chakra (Creativity and Communication)
Now inhale somewhat forcefully and pull all that energy up from the deep red root center, through the orange sexual/regenerative center, and up and through the yellow power plexus, and the green heart level, and into your throat area, which is a beautiful blue color. Hold the air and energy in for a moment while relaxing... take in more. Now relax and soften your tongue, vocal cords, epiglottis, neck muscles, shoulders, arms and hands. With each exhalation, feel the radiant energy in your thyroid at the base of the neck, and throughout your entire upper respiratory tract. Sigh out the sound, "ah..." Open the throat chakra.
The image is an open chalice. The color is azure sky blue. The element is the subtle, highly vibrating etheric. And the human sense is pure thought. In the throat chakra, we truly discover the power of the mind, and the importance of our soul-dreams.
The throat chakra is the seat of personal creativity, and self-healing. The thyroid is a master regulator of the other endocrine glands and many of the body's complex metabolic systems, hormonal balances and the immune functions. Send the message from your mind to your body that all systems may now be in perfect equilibrium.
Visualize crystal cool blue light shining through your neck and throat, clearing out all constriction. Let go of all tension, and relax from the jaw to the shoulders, and replace it with a feeling of open space.
The "voice" center mediates your communication skills, your artistic sense, your use of tools and complex systems, and your capacity for innovation. Know yourself as a sensitive, creative being, with an original contribution to make in the world.
The throat chakra is the origin of our thought-forms, which bear real force in the world. A "word" is a creative union of thought and energy.. a vibration with purpose and meaning, utilizing the primacy of idea and sound in creation. "In the beginning was the WORD and the word was with God". At this level, ideas become thoughts, concepts, language, and your plans take on the energy to manifest in the world, as the actual results of your intent and skill. As Peter Pan said, Think good thoughts!
If you are blocked in the voice center, you may have trouble being heard, or feel inept or unoriginal. To overcome blocks in the creative center, deliberately replace all your negative ideas about yourself with positive ones. Say internally, "I am truly effective and creative."
The medium of the mind is higher thought, and symbolic knowledge. Fifth chakra dynamics are subtle, philosophical, poetic, and reflective. Consciously invoke your sense of purpose, and highest personal aspirations. Bring to mind the example and inspiration of teachers and saints. As you physically and psychically "open" your throat center, know yourself as a creative person, with an innate ability to speak the truth effectively, respond authentically to ideas, and to create and appreciate BEAUTY itself.
As you feel your breath pass through your throat, sigh out the sound "Ahhh.." Picture a pure crystal chalice filled with brilliant, deep blue light. Out of the center, a beautiful white dove emerges, spreads her wings, and lifts into the sky with breathtaking grace. You feel blessed by the vision.
The image is an open chalice. The color is azure sky blue. The element is the subtle, highly vibrating etheric. And the human sense is pure thought. In the throat chakra, we truly discover the power of the mind, and the importance of our soul-dreams.
The throat chakra is the seat of personal creativity, and self-healing. The thyroid is a master regulator of the other endocrine glands and many of the body's complex metabolic systems, hormonal balances and the immune functions. Send the message from your mind to your body that all systems may now be in perfect equilibrium.
Visualize crystal cool blue light shining through your neck and throat, clearing out all constriction. Let go of all tension, and relax from the jaw to the shoulders, and replace it with a feeling of open space.
The "voice" center mediates your communication skills, your artistic sense, your use of tools and complex systems, and your capacity for innovation. Know yourself as a sensitive, creative being, with an original contribution to make in the world.
The throat chakra is the origin of our thought-forms, which bear real force in the world. A "word" is a creative union of thought and energy.. a vibration with purpose and meaning, utilizing the primacy of idea and sound in creation. "In the beginning was the WORD and the word was with God". At this level, ideas become thoughts, concepts, language, and your plans take on the energy to manifest in the world, as the actual results of your intent and skill. As Peter Pan said, Think good thoughts!
If you are blocked in the voice center, you may have trouble being heard, or feel inept or unoriginal. To overcome blocks in the creative center, deliberately replace all your negative ideas about yourself with positive ones. Say internally, "I am truly effective and creative."
The medium of the mind is higher thought, and symbolic knowledge. Fifth chakra dynamics are subtle, philosophical, poetic, and reflective. Consciously invoke your sense of purpose, and highest personal aspirations. Bring to mind the example and inspiration of teachers and saints. As you physically and psychically "open" your throat center, know yourself as a creative person, with an innate ability to speak the truth effectively, respond authentically to ideas, and to create and appreciate BEAUTY itself.
As you feel your breath pass through your throat, sigh out the sound "Ahhh.." Picture a pure crystal chalice filled with brilliant, deep blue light. Out of the center, a beautiful white dove emerges, spreads her wings, and lifts into the sky with breathtaking grace. You feel blessed by the vision.