THROAT CHAKRA

• "Vishuddha" in Sanskrit

• The fifth chakra located at the base of the throat, center of larynx

• Associated with the color blue and the ether element (space)

• Body systems: thyroid, neck vertebrae, teeth, gums, esophagus, mouth

• Benefits of a balanced throat chakra: clear communication, ability to listen deeply, bold self expression, feeling more confident when speaking   

• Blocked symptoms: neck pain, social anxiety, thyroid issues, TMJ, sore throat or chronic cough, may fear speaking up for yourself, guilt when expressing your needs, feeling misunderstood, tripping over words more than usual, negative self opinion and vocabulary

• Yoga poses - shoulder stand, lion’s pose, cat/cow pose, extended tip-toe pose, puppy pose, downward dog pose, Bridge pose, cobra pose, legs up the wall

• Associated foods: herbal tea, raw honey, lemon, blueberries and blackberries, coconut water, peaches, pears, apricots, plums, water, ginger, wheatgrass 

• Activities: throat chakra themed collage, incorporate the color blue into your outfits/daily routine, etc., swimming, singing, humming, journaling, writing, spending time around water