How to Balance Your Vishuddha Chakra? Vishuddha chakra located at the throat is the fifth chakra. The exact position is at the middle point of the larynx. So it is also known as the Throat chakra. The element governed by this chakra is communication. It represents expression and inspiration. Vishuddha chakra always establishes a strong relationship between verbal language and body language. The meaning of the Sanskrit word Vishuddha is purifying from harmful substances. The Throat chakra detoxifies the impurities from the mind and the body and restores the energy. Polluted air and unhealthy food can block the Vishuddha chakra. The blue color is the color used to represent the Vishuddha chakra because blue energy is soothing, pure, healing, and calming and helps in connecting a man with the divine. The element of space is used to define the Throat chakra. Emotions will expand only if there is space and freedom. Ham is the seed mantra of the Vishuddha chakra.
The characteristics of the Vishuddha chakra Blue color: Blue is the color of this fifth chakra. It explores all the levels of selfexpression. Blue is also the color of communication and it provides us with the power we need to speak the truth. Blue is the end color on the cooler side of the spectrum. Blue makes the body to enjoy the stillness. It personifies a pure mind that is free from negative thoughts.
Expand your mind with the component of Akasha Akasha or space is the element of the Vishuddha chakra. Space clears the possibility of expanding the perspective. It symbolizes the power of speaking and seeking the truth. Vishuddha chakra manages our communication with the true self. With a well-balanced Vishuddh chakra one is able to listen to the advice of pure energy. One will be able to accept others effectively and deeply.
Blocked Vishuddha chakra • When energy from the Vishuddha chakra is in an imbalanced state, communication will break down. We become unable to listen to others or our own inner selves. Others also will not be able to discern the feelings of loneliness that surround us. • Hesitation in voicing our emotions
• Lack of words to express our feelings • Aggressive behavior • Use of negative words as well as actions There can be visible physical problems as the Vishuddha chakra is connected to the throat. Fluctuations in hormone levels, sore throat, pain in the neck area, etc. are symptoms of unbalanced Vishuddha chakra.
Healing of the Throat chakra A perfectly aligned Throat chakra maximizes the possibility of creating a wellbalanced and happy life. Healing the Vishsuddha chakra is not difficult as it might seem. The freedom and empowerment to manage one’s own self come from a well-balanced Vishuddh chakra.
Techniques to stimulate the Vishuddha chakra Yoga is useful in connecting the spiritual and the physical bodies through asanas. Concentrating on breathing while doing asanas will help release the tension. It will also send energy to the thyroid and throat areas. Yoga asanas that are useful in opening the blocked passages of the throat are: • Shoulderstand or Sarvangasana • Plough pose for Halasana By practicing plough asana, one can reduce stress, headaches and fatigue. The blockage in the throat is removed by practicing Vishuddha chakra as it stimulates the abdominal organisms and the thyroid gland.