Back to the roots - XIV

The Throat or Vishuddha chakra

The fifth chakra , Throat chakra, is known as Vishuddha chakra in Sanskrit.

It is located between the depression in the neck and the larynx. 

It opens toward the front and has a counterpart which opens toward the back as well.

It's colour is pale blue.

It is associated with neck, throat, jaw, ears, voice, trachea, bronchial tube, upper lungs, oesophagus and arms.

Thyroid is its associated gland. Thyroid gland, via our metabolism,  regulates the manner and speed of transformation of food into energy. It plays an important role in the growth of the skeleton and inner organs. 

The Throat chakra is the centre of our capacity for communication, expression and inspiration. It bridges our thoughts and feelings. Through this chakra we express our laughing and crying, love, happiness,anxiety and aggressiveness, intentions and desires etc.

With an open Throat chakra, you will freely express yourself and reveal your weaknesses without a sense of insecurity. Your speech will be interesting and clear. You will say "no" very clearly if that's what you mean. You will listen to other opinions of others but will not allow them to sway you or manipulate you without your considered consent. You will maintain your independence, freedom and self-determination.

Dis-harmony in the Vishuddha chakra causes either blatant and coarse language or cool and businesslike language. You may also stutter.The voice is comparatively louder. You will always try to appear strong thus putting yourself under grave pressures. Non stop chattering is another indicator of dis-harmony in this chakra. You may be privy to deep knowledge on a subject but will hesitate to express on it for fear of judgement of others. 

Inadequate functioning of this chakra causes a person to be shy, quiet and withdrawn, and when you talk it will be bout trivialities. If such a person tries to talk about deeper feelings and thoughts, he will stutter severely and simply choke up.

Look at the cloudless blue sky directly or at a reflection of it on clear water.

Aquamarine, Turquoise and Chalcedony are some gemstones which help in balancing Throat Chakra.

The fragrance of Sage and Eucalyptus helps in keeping this chakra clear.

While meditating visualise a bright pale blue color - the colour of sky - energy ball pulsating in your Throat chakra. Visualise it growing bigger and brighter so that it fills you throat and mouth. Hold for 10 minutes. Withdraw. 

You can listen to this music while meditating. Use earphones.

Throat chakra meditation. mp3

I do this meditation once a week.

Namaste

Prabir