"Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize nothing is lacking, the whole world belongs to you."-Lao Tzu
Color ~ BRIGHT BLUE or TURQUOISE
Sound ~ HAM
Element ~ ETHER (SPACE)
Sense ~ HEARING
Location ~ NECK REGION, SHOULDERS, THROAT, MOUTH
Sanskrit ~ VISHUDDHA (purification)
Principals ~ Creative Expression, Self Knowledge, Faith, Understanding, Truth
Systems ~ Growth, Metabolism
Yoga Focus ~ neck & shoulder stretches, bridge pose, camel pose
The healthfulness of the fifth chakra (or Vishuddha) is in relation to how honestly one expresses oneself. Lying violates the body and spirit. We speak our choices with our voices (throats). All choices we make in our lives have consequences on an energetic level. Even choosing not to make a choice such as in repressing our anger (not speaking out) may manifest into laryngitis. We have all experienced that "lump in our throats" when we are at a crossroad of not knowing how to speak the right words in any given situation, perhaps even stuffing our own emotions. A challenge of the throat chakra is to express ourselves in the most truthful manner.
Principals ~ Creative Expression, Self Knowledge, Faith, Understanding, Truth
Systems ~ Growth, Metabolism
Yoga Focus ~ neck & shoulder stretches, bridge pose, camel pose
The healthfulness of the fifth chakra (or Vishuddha) is in relation to how honestly one expresses oneself. Lying violates the body and spirit. We speak our choices with our voices (throats). All choices we make in our lives have consequences on an energetic level. Even choosing not to make a choice such as in repressing our anger (not speaking out) may manifest into laryngitis. We have all experienced that "lump in our throats" when we are at a crossroad of not knowing how to speak the right words in any given situation, perhaps even stuffing our own emotions. A challenge of the throat chakra is to express ourselves in the most truthful manner.
Through the throat chakra one may speak long-held truths of past hurts and, in the process, find inner peace and a sense of personal freedom. In this way, the throat is a gateway between the mind and body.
The foods and activities suggested below are a few of the simple changes that can bring holistic benefits to our lives.
5th Chakra Activities
singing, chanting, reading out loud
The Invocation Chant
Om
Namah Shivaya Gurave
Saccidananda - Murtaye
Nishprapancaya Shantaya
Niralambaya Tejase
~
I bow to the goodness within myself,
known as Lord Shiva, who is the true teacher.
This essence inside takes the form of truth,
consciousness and bliss.
Always present and full of peace, this essence inside
is completely free, and sparkles with a divine luster.
5th Chakra Activities
singing, chanting, reading out loud
The Invocation Chant
Om
Namah Shivaya Gurave
Saccidananda - Murtaye
Nishprapancaya Shantaya
Niralambaya Tejase
~
I bow to the goodness within myself,
known as Lord Shiva, who is the true teacher.
This essence inside takes the form of truth,
consciousness and bliss.
Always present and full of peace, this essence inside
is completely free, and sparkles with a divine luster.
5th Chakra Nutrition
Foods to add
Liquids ~ water, fruit juices, herbal teas
Tart or tangy fruits ~ lemons, limes, grapefruit, kiwi
Tree growing fruits ~ apples, pears, plums, peaches, apricots
Foods to add
Liquids ~ water, fruit juices, herbal teas
Tart or tangy fruits ~ lemons, limes, grapefruit, kiwi
Tree growing fruits ~ apples, pears, plums, peaches, apricots
QUESTIONS FOR SELF-EXAMINATION
Do I feel I am HEARD by others?
Do I often stretch the TRUTH purposely or obliviously?
Am I aware of my mind chatter? Do I feel at peace with SILENCE?
"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless."
-Mother Teresa
HAM...HAM...HAM
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