Sanskrit Name: Vishuddha
Colour: Blue

Element: Space
Located: At the base of the throat, coinciding with the thyroid
Mantra: Ham
Body Parts Affected: throat, vocal chords, teeth, thyroid, neck

Reflection: How often do I feel listened to or heard? In what aspects of myself am I unwilling to hear the truth? In what situations do I hold myself back from expressing myself? If I had to write a letter to anyone from my past, who would it be & what would it say?

☑ Balanced Throat Chakra: communicates in a clear & productive manner, shares thoughts & feelings with ease, open & honest, good listening skills, authentic, calm, expresses self through creativity.

☒ Unbalanced Throat Chakra: weak or soft voice, timid & withdrawn, difficulty expressing feelings & thoughts, secretive, feels misunderstood, afraid to offend or speak-up, feeling socially inferior, inauthentic, indulges in gossip, opinionated, poor listening skills.

Affirmation: “I speak with calm, clarity & confidence.”

Healing: Record your thoughts & feelings in a journal. Practice mindful breathing. Eat Throat Chakra foods such as blueberries, fruit juices, figs, melons, sea vegetables like seaweed, soups. Use essential oils such as chamomile, peppermint, eucalyptus. Practice Throat Chakra yoga with camel pose, bridge pose, shoulder pose, cow pose, cat pose.