The throat chakra may be envisioned as relating to communication, self expression and growth, growth being a form of expression.Vishuddha is associated with the faculty of higher discrimination, between choosing what is right and wrong, and it is associated with creativity and self-expression. The throat chakra brings out your inner truth. The throat chakra allows us to communicate our thoughts and feelings. It is directly connected to the ability to express inner creativity. Both teaching and learning are affected by the balance of the throat chakra.It is known as the 'poison and nectar' centre, closely related to the Bindu chakra, and the secret of immortality is said to reside there. The Throat chakra is related to: Communication, expressing yourself, telling truth, following your dreams and being true to yourself. Addictions, habits, judgement, faith, making decisions, knowing and being yourself, criticism, will power, doing what you said you would do. All forms of expression and communication. When Vishuddha is closed, we undergo decay and death. When it is open, negative experience is transformed into wisdom and learning. The color on the throat is traditionally the energy being expressed. The color in this area is an expression of the throat chakra, the center of communication. If a bright ball of color appears here, you may feel a great need to talk and communicate. You may be opening up to your spirituality and wish to share your profound insights with others. You may feel a rush of artistic inspiration or the need to sing. Symbolised by a lotus with sixteen petals.
Physical function: The Throat chakra is associated with thyroid gland, upper lungs and respiratory system.
Psychological function:Communication, Wisdom, Speech, Trust, Creative Expression, Planning, Spatial, Organization, Caution
Lesson Relationships–The right to speak. Learning to express oneself and one’s beliefs (truthful expression). Ability to trust. Loyalty. Organization and planning.
Imbalances Thyroid imbalances, swollen glands. Fevers and flu. Infections. Mouth, jaw, tongue, neck and shoulders problems. Hyperactivity. Hormonal disorders such as PMS, mood swings, bloating and menopause.
Some signs that the Throat Chakra is out of balance are:
- Difficulty expressing oneself
- Poor learning ability
- Habitual lying, indiscretion
- Fear, doubt, uncertainty
- Neck area, mouth, teeth, gums, mouth sores. Thyroid & gland problems. Throat, esophagus, hiatal hernias, sore throats, choking, gagging, laryngitis.
- Ears including hearing problems and ringing. Eye problems including sensitivity to light to blindness. Nose, brain and nervous system, full spine problems, learning problems.