{"id":81301,"date":"2020-06-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yogapedia.com\/2020\/06\/12\/balancing-visuddha-how-to-realign-your-throat-chakra"},"modified":"2020-06-11T16:07:54","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T15:03:20","slug":"balancing-visuddha-how-to-realign-your-throat-chakra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yogapedia.com\/balancing-visuddha-how-to-realign-your-throat-chakra\/2\/11506","title":{"rendered":"Balancing Visuddha: How to Realign Your Throat Chakra"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I first heard about the chakras<\/a> they felt a little esoteric. But once I began to learn about them, as well as the concept of energy and energetic pathways running through the human body, the chakra system began to make a lot of sense.<\/p>\n

Today, I’d like to touch upon the inner workings of the fifth chakra, the throat chakra<\/a>. This is the chakra that’s found in the subtle body<\/a> near the throat. In Sanskrit, it’s known as visuddha<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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It’s an important chakra to learn how to balance—especially for those of us who have a hard time speaking our innermost truth. If you have a difficult time expressing yourself, pay attention.<\/p>\n

In this article, we’re going to explore how to develop and balance our throat chakra, in order to find and express truth.<\/p>\n

The Seven Chakras<\/h2>\n

Each chakra corresponds to various parts of the body. Your throat chakra is said to govern the vocal cords, upper lungs, ears, mouth, and throat, as well as the thyroid and parathyroid glands, the neck, jaw, tongue, and larynx.<\/p>\n

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Every chakra is also related to an element. The throat chakra is ruled by the element of ether<\/a>, or space.<\/p>\n

There are also various seed, or bija<\/a>, mantras related to each of the seven chakras. The one that enhances throat chakra healing is HUM.<\/p>\n

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Read: Understanding the 7 Chakras<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

How to Tell if Your Visuddha Chakra Is Imbalanced<\/h2>\n

When your throat chakra is working optimally, your ability to express yourself and communicate freely and clearly comes naturally. You find it important and easy to speak from your highest truth.<\/p>\n

When the energy within this chakra is flowing freely, you also have a way of listening deeply in order to understand the truths of your loved ones.<\/p>\n

When your throat chakra is blocked or unbalanced, communication problems arise. You may find it difficult to speak up or have problems listening to others. When we notice these issues, it is best to spend some time healing and balancing your throat chakra.<\/p>\n

Read: How to Know Which Chakra<\/strong> Is Out of Balance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Humming to Help Balance Visuddha Chakra<\/h2>\n

One of the most effective ways to heal your throat chakra is to use humming during your meditation practice. Chanting<\/a> and humming help open up the energetic pathways that run through visuddha chakra.<\/p>\n

If you sense your throat chakra’s in need of attention, chant the bjia mantra HUM over and over again. Do it aloud for faster results.<\/p>\n

If like to sing, sing in the shower or even in a choir. Singing is an excellent way to open this chakra. If singing’s not your thing, simply reading a book out loud to yourself or a loved one is yet another way to enhance your powers of authentic communication.<\/p>\n

Read: Chanting<\/strong>: Align With Life<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pranayama for Visuddha Chakra<\/h2>\n

To help open visuddha chakra, you’ll want to commit to a regular pranayama<\/a> practice, and preferably one that’s geared specifically to the throat chakra. Some of the best ways to open this chakra is to practice lion’s breath<\/a> and ujjayi<\/a> breath. Both of these techniques warm the throat area, and stimulate energy around the throat chakra.<\/p>\n

Bumblebee breath<\/a> is yet another technique to work on. Notice how your throat is stimulated when you practice bumblebee breath. Choose one or two of these techniques—whichever ones resonate with you. Then practice them daily, perhaps after your asana practice.<\/p>\n

Read: Bumblebee Breath<\/strong>: The Power of Bhramari Pranayama<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Yoga Asana to Open Visuddha Chakra<\/h2>\n

Every yoga posture helps open certain chakra centers within the body. As such, you can craft entire yoga sequences around a specific chakra. The best postures for vishuddha chakra focus on the throat and include:<\/p>\n