Throat Chakra

The fifth chakra is the throat chakra. The Sanskrit name for this chakra is Vishudda, meaning to purify. The element associated with this chakra is sound. Sound gives the spirit form. The associated color is bright blue. Blue is the color that promotes peace, inspiration and devotion. The location of this chakra is at the throat. The work of the fifth chakra involves fine tuning our vibrational energies for better communication with others. The 5th chakra in its highest form is associated with creativity. If your 5th chakra is balanced, you will be centered, content and able to speak well. You may also be artistically inspired and may lean towards meditation and spiritual wisdom. If this chakra is excessive, a person might talk a lot without saying very much. If this chakra is deficient, one has difficulty with communication. A tight throat and shoulders indicate a blockage. A deficiency can make us scared, timid and unreliable. Opening this chakra requires purification of the body, practice of the voice and paying attention to communication patterns. The result is powerful communication and greater creativity. Sound can purify ones state of consciousness. Rhythmic sound can create a synchronous vibration with our thoughts, breath, heart rate and brain waves. This is the principle behind mantras. Singing is also a throat chakra activity. The other side of communication is listening. Nurture your 5th chakra with silence, taking in the sounds of nature. Listen to music or read a book, paying attention to the rhythm of the words.

Healing gemstone bracelets for this chakra include: Lapis Lazuli, Blue Aventurine, Amazonite, Azurite