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The Throat Center - Vishuddha
| Color: |
Blue |
| Musical note: |
G (so) |
| Primary function: |
creativity, communication, expression, eloquence, intuition, synthesis, hearing |
| Associated element: |
life & sound |
| Open or Balance: |
sing, chant, hum, breathe consciously |
| Stimulants: |
In Kundalini yoga, Vishuddha can be opened and balanced through practices including asanas ( such as shoulder-stand ), pranayama, jalandhara bandha ( throat lock ), and kechari mudra ( tongue-stretch ). Visualization meditation, singing (in the shower), poetry, stamp or art collecting. Meaningful conversations. Blue food & drink. Blue gemstones and blue clothing. |
| Stones: |
- Sodalite: Promotes use of logic, enhances efficiency and promotes truthfulness. Excellent for meditation.
- Blue Kyanite: promotes tranquility, communication. Excellent for meditation.
- Blue Turquoise: facilitates communication skills. Strength & grounding.
- Lapis Lazuli: activates & clears. Knowledge, wisdom, perfection, protection & creative expression.
- Malachite: stimulates. Transformation, spiritual development. Clears the way to attain goals. Fidelity, loyalty, reasoning ability.
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| Essential Oils: |
Chamomile (blue), Hyssop, Lavender, Frankincense, Myrrh, Lemon, Sage, Lemongrass. Geranium essential oils or Sandalwood, Rose or Eucalyptus. Cypress, Mint, Peppermint. Rosemary, Pine, Niaouli, Myrtle, Marjoram, Mandarin, Chamomile. |
| Herbs & Supplements: |
Chamomile, Evening Primrose, Iodine, Thyme, Witch Hazel. |
| Food: |
Raw Fruit, Fish, Asparagus, Blueberries, Black Berries, Plums |
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