Throat Chakra

Throat Chakra (Vishuddhi)

Element: Sound or Ether

Color: Blue

Mantra: HAM

Location: On the level of the throat, the nerve plexus of the pharynx region

Meaning: Communication, truth, self-expression

Balanced State: Clear expression, honesty, good listening. When this chakra is balanced, it enables creativity, positive self-expression, constructive communication, and a sense of satisfaction.

Imbalanced State: Shyness, dishonesty, fear of speaking, throat issues. A blockage in the throat chakra may be experienced as timidity, quietness, a feeling of weakness, or the inability to express our thoughts.

Crystals for Throat Chakra:

• Sodalite – Clarity, truth, rational communication
• Lapis Lazuli – Wisdom, self-expression, enhances inner truth and intuition
• Turquoise (Firoza) – Protection, healing, truthful communication, balances emotions
• Kyanite – Aligns energy centers, clears blockages, promotes honest and fearless self-expression
• Aquamarine – Courage, calm expression, soothing energy
• Blue Lace Agate – Gentle communication, stress relief

This chakra is positioned in the throat region and concerns communication, truth, and the ability to communicate honestly. It controls the expressions of thoughts and how to listen to individuals.

How it affects the body: Vishuddhi Chakra deals with personality traits like communication, creativity, faith, truthfulness, self-awareness, and expression.

It governs the throat, the thyroid, and parathyroid gland, trachea, cervical vertebrae, vocal cords, neck and shoulders, arms, hands, esophagus, mouth, teeth, and gums.

An unbalanced Vishuddhi Chakra causes thyroid dysfunctions, sore throat, stiff neck, mouth ulcers, gum or tooth problems, laryngitis, and hearing problems.