2. Vishudha
Vishuddha chakra governs communication,
expression, creativity, and listening. The throat chakra
is the bridge between the heart and mind. When this
center is open there is a resonance between what we
feel and what we think. Someone with a healthy
vishudha exhibits both an ability to clearly speak and
to listen. They are able to bring their own unique
creativity to what they say and do.
3. Vishudha
Developmentally, this center
correlates with Erikson's stage of
Identity versus Role-confusion.
During adolescence this center is
prominent as growing children are
trying to individuate and find out who
they are.
4. Vishudha
This center becomes imbalanced through being
harshly criticized, fear of speaking up due to
authoritarianism in a family or society, lies, and a
splitting between what we feel and what we think.
In an excessive state vishuddha chakra results in
excessive talking combined with an inability to truly
listen, as well as gossiping, lying, and using the
voice to dominate an environment. In a deficient
condition vishuddha chakra results in a weak and
timid voice, a difficulty expressing oneself,
excessive introversion and shyness.
5. Vishudha
The transpersonal possibility of
vishuddha chakra is clairaudience,
which is the ability to hear that which
exists beyond the ordinary senses as
for example angels, spirits, spiritual
guides or any sounds beyond what
the ordinary senses can pick up.
6. Vishudha Affirmation: I am able to speak my truth with
ease. I am comfortable with silence.
Healing Practices: Sing, Chant, Hum, Whistle,
Scream, Laugh
Crystal Therapy: Sapphire, Aquamarine,
Quartz Crystal, Turquoise
Nutrition: Quench it with liquids like water,
fruit juices, and herbal teas.
Aromatherapy: Sage, Lemongrass,
Geranium, Hyssop
7. Vishudha Yoga Poses
Fish (Matsyasana)
Not only does this pose
stretch the neck, it also
strengthens the neck muscles
needed to balance and
stimulate the throat chakra.
Plow (Halasana)
This position stretches the
spine and shoulders as it
stimulates the thyroid gland
and activates the fifth chakra.
Supported Shoulderstand
(Salamba Sarvangasana)
Benefiting the shoulders and
neck, the supported
shoulderstand is another pose
that’s great for stimulating the
thyroid gland and opening the
vishuddha chakra.
8. Vishudha Yoga Poses
Upward Plank
(Purvottanasana)
As you stretch your shoulders
and arms in upward plank,
ease your head back to dispel
blockages and open the fifth
chakra.
Bridge
(Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)
Stretching the spine, chest,
and neck, bridge stimulates
the thyroid and lungs and
helps open and activate the
throat chakra.
King Pigeon
(Kapotasana)
This backbend stretches the
entire front of the body,
including the throat. By easing
your head back, you’re
opening the throat chakra to
allow for healthy energy flow.
9. Vishudha Yoga Poses
Child’s Pose
(Balasana)
Considered a restorative
asana, child’s pose relieves
neck tension and pain, which
contribute to blockages in the
throat chakra.
Supported Headstand
(Salamba Sirsasana)
Although it’s intended to
strengthen the arms, legs, and
spine, the supported headstand
also strengthens the lungs and
stimulates the throat chakra.
