Throughout your body you have seven main energy centers called chakras that spin in a circular motion and are located along your spinal column up to the crown of your head. Each chakra radiates a different energy frequency of vibration, and is represented by a different color of the rainbow that resonates at that same level of vibration. Each chakra main center is connected to your being on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level. On the physical level each chakra governs a main organ or gland, which is then connected to other body parts that resonate the same frequency. Your chakras are interdependent on each other for harmony and balance.

Medical science has proven that toxins, which include negative thoughts, poor food choices, chemicals and preservatives, lack of sleep, and various other forms of internal and external stress influence your body. These constant forms of “pollution” can cause your chakras to become imbalanced, which may eventually affect you on a physical level. When unbalanced, your chakras can be either too open or too closed. By understanding the chakra system and working to bring it into balance you’ll be able to help improve your own state of health and well being.

Understanding the Fifth Chakra: The Throat Chakra

The throat chakra is associated with personal expression. It’s more than just the every day chatter we engage in. This chakra focuses on bringing value into communication and taking responsibility for what is being said. This chakra is also associated with hearing, because of course listening highly impacts what needs to be said.

The throat chakra is located at the level of your throat. On a physical level, this chakra governs your throat, ears, nose, mouth, neck thyroid and parathyroid glands. Physical dysfunctions that can result from an unbalanced heart chakra include sore throats, thyroid problems, asthma and neckache. Emotional problems include blocked creativity and difficulty expressing emotions.

Is Your Fifth Chakra Balanced?

 Select the group of words that best describe you: 

1. Talks too much or too fast

2. Holds back from speaking what’s on your mind

3. Content, good communicator

*If you chose #1, this chakra is too open, meaning it’s spinning too fast.

*If you chose #2, this chakra is blocked, meaning it’s spinning too slowly or  not spinning at all.

*If you chose #3, this chakra is balanced, meaning it’s spinning at the correct speed and maintains equilibrium. 

Try the Following Daily Affirmations to Help Balance Your Fifth Chakra:

(from reference below)

“I am starting to speak up for myself.”

“What I have to say is worthy of being listened to.”

“My voice is becoming stronger and more compelling.”

It’s so easy to get wrapped up in meeting the needs of those we love, that we forget to love and honor ourselves. Take the next couple of weeks to pay attention to how your body is feeling, and determine what your fifth chakra needs are. Feel free to contact us with questions or to learn specific exercises you can do to work on balancing your fifth chakra. For those of you in the area, our Restorative Yoga Class that meets every Sunday incorporates several chakra balancing poses (see events page for more information).

In a couple of weeks, we’ll discuss the  sixth chakra, the Third Eye. If you suffer from headaches, vision problems, glaucoma, nightmares, or learning difficulties this information will be of particular interest to you.

Write in and let us know your feeling or experiences. We’d love to hear your story.

References:

Simpson, Liz The Book of Chakra Healing, Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. 1999