Vishuddha Chakra: The Fifth Chakra (Throat)

• Personal expression
• Choice
• Strength of will
• Knowing one's personal vision
• Follow your dreams
• Addiction
• Judgments & criticism
• Faith
• Intellect

• Throat
• Thyroid
• Trachea
• Neck vertebrae
• Mouth
• Teeth & gums
• Esophagus
• Hypothalamus
• Parathyroid

Some of the most common questions to ask about Throat Chakra issues involve commucation and purpose in life.

Consider these Questions:
• Do you find it difficult to express your opinion?
• Do you feel like you are wandering?
• Are you worried you sound "stupid" if you speak up?
• It is difficult to keep secrets, OR do you hold in too much information?
• Have you had difficulty determining your personal vision and direction in life?




Symptoms of a blocked Throat Chakra can manifest through the body or personality - sometimes a combination of both.

• Talking too much
• Talking inappropriately
• Gossiping
• Stuttering
• Unable to be silent
• Difficulty keeping confidences
• Challenging putting concepts into words
• Fear of speaking
• Weak or overly loud voice
• Excessive shyness
• Tone deaf

• Chronic sore throats
• Mouth ulcers
• Gum disease
• Throat cancer
• Thyroid problems
• TMJ
• Laryngitis
• Swollen glands
• Scoliosis
• Excessive cavities

Yoga Postures:The practice of yoga helps to unblock and circulate the prana energy in the body. Regular yoga practice will help maintain healthy chakra flow. If you feel you are blocked in a particular chakra, a sequence designed specifically for that chakra will help open and regulate its energy circulation.

• Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand)
• Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
• Halasana (Plow Pose)
• Sarvangasana (Bridge)
• Purvottanasana (Upward Plank)
• Simhasana (Lion's Breath)

Mantra Chanting:The sounds of unique mantras stimulate different energies of the body. The mantra for each chakra helps invigorate the spin of energy.

• First thing in the morning, take 5-10 minutes to chant 108 repetitions of HAM

Gemstone Therapy:The composition and vibration of gemstones is used to help promote and regulate specific energies in the body. Every stone stimulates one or more chakras.

• Sodalite, Sapphire, Angelite, Blue Topaz, Blue Lace Agate, Lapis Lazuli

JOURNALING: Take some time every day to write down your thoughts!