Throat Chakra Fact File
The Throat Chakra is a vital energy centre that plays a crucial role in self-expression and communication. Located at the base of the throat, it is the bridge between our heart, emotions and thoughts and mind. Connected to SOUND and the colour SKY-BLUE.
The ability to effectively communicate and convey your thoughts, ideas, wants and needs relies on the health and balance of the Throat Chakra.
This energy centre is connected to the colour sky blue or turquoise, symbolising clear speech, authenticity and speaking one's truth.
Themes
- Communication & expression
- Also listening to others and really hearing them
- Honesty and integrity - linked with authenticity in all aspects of your life
- Creative expression through all forms - speaking, writing, doodling, creating beauty
- Talking, singing, journaling, chanting - even silently!
Problems
- Not being able to express what you want, need, think or feel
- Fear of speaking up, in meetings, public speaking
- Lies and secrets - sometimes in order to keep you safe, now or in childhood
- Avoiding confrontation - staying quiet to keep the peace
Physical Imbalances
- TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder in the jaw
- Neck problems and Chronic childhood tonsillitis
- Hypo- and hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis, thyroid cancer, Hashimotos
- Chronic sinus problems
- Any disorders of the throat, voice, mouth, teeth, or gums
When the Throat Chakra is in Balance
- Speak your Truth. Manifest all desires with clarity. Good listener
- Assertive and authentic in your work life. Creative expression important part of life
- Able to listen and disagree with others in a loving or respectful manner
When the Throat Chakra is out of Balance
- Unable to speak out or inability to hear others
- Shy or overly talkative or on the flip-side dishonest / overly critical
- Manipulative and inauthentic. Habit of telling lies and keeping secrets
What You Can Do to work with this Chakra
Be completely truthful in your journal. If you're angry, be angry. Write it out uncensored. Maybe you looked polished and put together at a meeting but felt like a scared child inside. Write about that. Write the truth. The point is to be authentically you.
When you can trust yourself to be truthful on the pages of your journal, you can trust yourself to be truthful in the world.
Just watch how your whole body relaxes as you express your truth. You've given yourself permission to voice to the truth of who you are. Try Laughter Yoga or join a choir!
AFFIRMATIONS FOR THE THROAT CHAKRA
- What I think, feel, say and do are all in alignment with each other.
- I can express my anger or frustration, in a constructive way.
- I feel that I can express my needs in different types of relationships.
- I listen to others openly, without my own opinions coming first.
- I like to express myself in spoken word, writing, journaling or art.
- I live an authentic life; a life that feels true to me, without apology.
