The Visuddha, or Throat Chakra, is one of seven main chakras in the energy body according to Hindu belief.
Located at the base of the neck, the Throat Chakra is the body’s primary truth and expression center. It primarily governs our communication and speech.
When your Throat Chakra is too closed, that means you’re closed-off from the energy this chakra governs.
This can lead to many signs and symptoms such as…
- Timid speech
- Fear of speaking your truth
- Unable to stand up for yourself
- Difficulty articulating feelings
- Excessive shyness
- Highly secretive behavior
- Feeling like people don’t know the “real you”
When your Throat Chakra is too open, that means you have an excessive amount of the energy this chakra governs.
This can also lead to many imbalances such as…
- Gossiping
- Difficulty listening to others
- Telling lies
- Over-opinionated
- Highly critical and judgemental of others
- Speaking inappropriately
- Not keeping your word
When your Throat Chakra is balanced, that means that you’re able to freely enjoy the harmonized energies that this chakra governs.
When this chakra center is balanced, you might notice that you…
- Easily and clearly speak your truth
- Have good communication skills
- Balance speaking and listening
- Are deeply connected with your authentic being
- Are mindful of your words and their effect
How to Balance the Throat Chakra:
- Use sound healing—either by yourself (singing, chanting, humming) or with an instrument (singing bowl, tuning forks, drums).
- Chant “HAM”: pronounced as “haaaaahm”—the mantra that rules the Throat Chakra
- Work with Throat Chakra crystals: such as lapis lazuli, blue kyanite, aquamarine, amazonite, and larimar.
- Eat blue foods: blueberries, blackberries, plums, figs, currants
- Practice breathwork methods (such as breath of fire).
- Meditate.
- Use affirmations such as, “I speak confidently and with ease”, “My authentic truth is my greatest power”, and “I love to share my truth—and I know when it’s time to listen.”
