What Does
Throat Chakra Mean?
The throat chakra is said in yoga to be a wheel of energy located in the center of the throat close to the cervical spine. It is the fifth of the seven primary chakras. It is believed that this circle of prana, or life force energy, has its activation point in the pit of the throat. This chakra is involved with expression and will, the ears and mouth and the endocrine system, due to its proximity to the thyroid gland.
The Sanskrit name for throat chakra is visuddha.
Yogapedia Explains Throat Chakra
The throat chakra corresponds to the energy of inspired creativity. It is also the center for communication, including the speaking of truth; hence, in yogic teaching, it is believed to be the first of the higher or spiritual chakras.
If the throat chakra is in balance, then one is expressing their authentic truth openly and honestly. In relationships, one is able to be true to one's self and to express one's beliefs without fear.
If this chakra is out of balance, it is thought to cause problems physically with thyroid disorders, sore throats, fevers and infections. It can also be linked to neck and shoulder problems.
The throat chakra is represented by the colour blue and is drawn as a 16-petalled flower with an upside-down triangle with a circle at its center. The bija mantra for the throat chakra is Hum, and chanting this bija is one of the ways thought to bring the throat chakra into balance.
Yoga poses to help balance the throat chakra include plow pose and the fish pose, among others.
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