Throat Chakra
Also known as the FIFTH chakra, or Visuddha in Sanskrit
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Located at the center of the throat and back of the neck
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The throat chakra is associated with the color blue & the element of water
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Associated with expression, personal truth and the expression of that truth out into the world, the lungs, the thyroid & parathyroid, the throat, ears and mouth.
throat CHAKRA IMBALANCES MAY INCLUDE:
- Thyroid imbalances
- Lung issues
- Ear, nose and throat problems
- Lying
- Difficulty communicating one's needs
- Unhappiness in one's work or how one is expressing oneself in society
throat CHAKRA BALANCING AND CHARGING
- Toning, singing, chanting, humming, or reading aloud--using your voice is a wonderful way to move energy through this center
- Color breathing--imagine filling the whole body with bright, clear, blue light on each inhale
- Yoga Poses--shoulder stand, bridge pose, and any other poses that focus on stretching and opening the neck area
- Crystals--crystals that can be helpful for throat chakra healing include Apatite, Aquamarine, Turquoise, Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire & Kyanite