Lesson 6: The Chakra's

Throat Chakra (Vishuddha):

Location: Throat area, just above the collarbone.

Sanskrit Name: Vishuddha (वि शु), meaning "purest" or "purification".

Color: Blue.

Element: Ether or Space.

Symbol: White Elephant

Lotus: 16 Petals

Gland:Thyroid

Bija Mantra:YAM

Associations: Communication, self-expression, truth, clarity, and listening.

Imbalance: May manifest as difficulty expressing yourself, fear of judgment, thyroid issues, sore throat, and communication problems.

Asana: Fish Pose (Matsyasana), Camel Pose (Ustrasana), Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana), Plow Pose (Halasana), and Lion's Breath (Simhasana).

Pranayama: Ujjayi pranayama (Ocean Breath) and Bhramari pranayama (Humming Bee Breath) are highly recommended for balancing the throat chakra. Also sighing and screaming. :)