The throat chakra, also known as Vishuddha in Sanskrit, radiates energy that governs our ability to speak our truth, express ourselves authentically, and listen deeply to others. It is associated with the colour blue and is linked to the ether element.
When in balance, this chakra allows us to communicate with clarity and confidence. However, various factors can contribute to an imbalance or blockage of the throat chakra, hindering its optimal functioning.
Symptoms of a Blocked or Unbalanced Throat Chakra:
- Communication Issues:Difficulty in expressing oneself, fear of speaking up, or a tendency to lie may indicate an imbalance in the throat chakra.
- Insecurity in Communication: Fear of public speaking and trouble articulating thoughts clearly.
- Throat Problems: The throat chakra is closely linked to the throat and neck area; therefore, imbalances can manifest as sore throats, thyroid issues, or neck pain.
- Social Anxiety: Feeling shy, withdrawn, or unable to express emotions freely.
- Suppressed Creativity: A lack of creative inspiration or an inability to share creative ideas.
What Causes an Unbalanced Throat Chakra?
The throat chakra may become imbalanced for many reasons including, but not exclusively:
- Negative Experiences: Past experiences, especially those involving criticism, bullying, or suppression of one's voice, can create blockages in the throat chakra.
- Fear and Anxiety: Constant worry and fear about speaking one’s truth can disrupt the flow of energy in the throat chakra, leading to imbalances.
- Unhealthy Lifestyle: Poor diet, lack of exercise, and inadequate self-care can negatively impact the throat chakra.
- Suppressed Emotions: Avoiding or suppressing emotions, such as anger or sadness, can contribute to the blockage of the throat chakra.
Using Gemstones to Heal the Throat Chakra:
When looking for gemstones which work with the throat chakra, you are generally looking for ones which are blue in colour. For example:
- Aquamarine: Helping to open up this chakra and allowing greater access to one’s communication abilities, aquamarine helps to increase clarity and confidence in expression.
- Blue Lace Agate: A vibrant crystal known for its powerful soothing properties. Boosting communication, enhancing clarity, and promoting peace, blue lace agate helps release negative emotions and supports honest expression.
- Turquoise: Promoting communication, emotional balance, and wisdom, turquoise also acts as a protective shield, channeling visions of truth and promoting courage in expression.
Others include:
Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite, Blue Kyanite, Azurite...
How to Use the Gemstones:
- Meditate on them: You can place the stone on your throat chakra. This will help in focusing the energy of the crystal and offer an improved healing experience. Or you can even simply hold the stone while you are meditating.P
- lace crystals in your pocket or purse; or under your pillow while you sleep.
If you wish to keep the energies of your throat chakra stones in your auric field all the time, wear them as a piece of jewelry. For pieces that would work with the throat chakra click/shop HERE.
Use of Essential Oils:
There are a number of ways to use essential oils for chakra healing:
- Diffuse in the air by use of an essential oil diffuser, or burn a candle which has been infused with grounding essential oils.
- Apply to the body: Essential oils can be applied neat to the soles of the feet, or dilute in an appropriate carrier oil and apply to the body. A good blend to help stimulate your throat chakra is 12 drops lavender, 8 drops frankincense and 2 drops chamomile in 10ml of carrier oil.
- For an instant "hit" simply inhale directly from the bottle.
- Put a few drops of your chosen oil on your pillow at night.
Oils that work well with the throat chakra include:
Ylang Ylang, Spikenard, Patchouli, Peppermint, Vetiver...
Other Ways to Open and Heal Your Throat Chakra:
Meditate/visualisation: Try this simple meditation:
Sit in a comfortable position with a straight spine. Relax your muscles, then close your eyes and take a deep breath. Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth.
Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.
Bring your attention to your Throat Chakra.
Visualize a warm, blue light emanating from your Throat Chakra. This light is healing and balancing this chakra.
Imagine the light growing brighter and brighter until it fills your entire body.
Take a few deep breaths and feel the warmth of the light spreading through your body.
Hold this visualization for as long as you like. When you’re finished, take a few deep breaths and slowly open your eyes.
Affirmations: Repeating positive affirmations can help balance the Throat Chakra. Examples include: "I express myself with clarity and confidence," "I speak my truth freely," "My voice is powerful and significant," "I am open and honest in my communication..."
Get Musical: The throat chakra is highly influenced by the element of ether. Engaging in activities that involve sound, such as singing, chanting, or listening to music, can activate the ether element within you. Spend time in silence and observe the power of sound around you.
Physical Activity: in particular yoga which works on balancing all the chakras. Engage in yoga poses that specifically target the throat chakra, such as shoulder stand or fish pose. Regular exercise helps to release pent-up energy and encourages a healthy flow of chi through the chakras.
Journaling: Writing about your thoughts, feelings, and ideas can help to release pent-up emotions and clarify your communication.
Therapy: Counselling/therapy can help to address past traumas and emotional issues thus removing blockages.
IN SUMMARY
Embarking on a journey to heal and balance the throat chakra is a powerful step towards reclaiming your ability to communicate and express yourself authentically. By incorporating gemstones, essential oils, and various energy healing methods into your daily routine, you can nurture this vital energy centre and unlock a renewed sense of clarity, truth, and self-expression.
A good way of assessing the state of your chakras is by dowsing. Download your FREE dowsing template and guide HERE