5th-throat chakra

Throat chakra|5th chakra

“communication center”

  • sanksrit name: Vishuddha (purification)
  • mantra:be truthful
  • symbol: lotus with 16 petals, and within is downward pointing triangle, within which is a white circle (full-moon)
  • color: sky-blue
  • location: neck in the adam’s apple area
  • corresponding hormonal gland: thyroid
  • associated anatomy: neck, thyroid, parathyroid, throat, mouth, teeth
  • characteristics: will, communication, creativity, truthfulness, integrity, expressive
  • throat chakra life issues: express your truth, speak up, say how you feel, creative expression
  • affected by: speaking your truth, communication, asking for what you need
  • physical activities: yoga, dance, tai chi, qi gong
  • spiritual activities: chanting, meditation, singing, public speaking, prayer, keeping a journal or a blog ;)
  • musical note: G

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