The Vishuddha chakra, more commonly known as the throat chakra, is anatomically located at the level of the thyroid gland. Physiologically, this chakra relates to the cervical plexus of nerves. This chakra is dominant during the ages of 28 to 35 and relates to communication and self-expression. The Bija Mantra for this chakra is “hum” and can be chanted during meditation with the bhramari mudra to keep this chakra clear of any blockages. The deity for this chakra is the five-headed Shiva symbolizing Aghora, Ishana, Mahadeva, Sada Shiva and Rudra. In regards to imbalances, chanting a mantra for Lord Hanuman helps align this chakra. The mantra that should be chanted is “Om Hum Hanumate Namah”. It is auspicious to chant this mantra on Tuesdays and Saturdays as these are days of the week dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
Crystals are very useful tools to be worn or used during meditation to help cleanse the Vishuddha chakra. Crystals associated with this chakra are angelite, moonstone, amazonite, blue calcite and aqaumarine. Essential oils that can be used to keep the Throat Chakra aligned are lemon, orange, bayberry, bergamot and sandalwood.
Imbalances in this chakra can occur due to stress and feelings of not being able to express yourself. This imbalance can manifest physically as lymphatic congestion in the chin and sub-mandibular area. This can then affect surrounding lymph nodes and present as pain in the back or front of the ears and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). A blockage in this chakra can also present as issues with your voice, such as hoarseness, stuttering or loss of voice.
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