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