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Throat Chakra

The Throat Chakra is located in the center of the throat near the adam's apple. This Chakra is linked to our creativity and ability to communicate.

Sanskrit:	Vishuddha
Sanskrit Translation:	Purification
Symbol:	Chalice
Petals:	16

Location:	Throat

Mode:	Communication and Creativity
State:	Communication
Action:	I Speak and am Heard

Summary:	The Throat Charka (Vissuddha) seeks communication and clear expression.

Color:	Blue or Smoke Gray
Musical Note:	G
Mantra / Sound:	HAM / SE
Bija Sound:	Hang

Sense:	Hearing
Aromas:	Sage and Eucalyptus
Incenses:	Benzoin, Frankincense
Gemstones:	Aquamarine, Turquoise, Tourmaline and Chalcedony
Metal:	Mercury
Planets:	Mercury, Neptune
Astrological Sign:	Virgo & Gemini
Animals:	Elephant, Lion, Bull.
Element:	Ether / Sound
Power:	Creativity

Associations:	Communication, Self-Expression, Free Will, Creativity, Eloquence.
Endocrine Gland:	Thyroid Gland
Related Body Parts:	Throat, Nec, Arms, Hands, Brachial Cervix

Worldly State:	Speech
Relationship Style:	Commitment to Higher Goals and Communion with Another.
Possible Physical Symptoms:	Weak Voice, Thyroid imbalance, Hearing Problems, Sore Throat, TMJ, Laryngitis, Gingivitis, Colds.
Emotional Imbalances:	Uncommunicative, Shy, Egoic, Mousy, Emotional, Disempowered.
Achieved State:	Connection
Best Therapy:	Singing, Chanting, Humming, Toning, Overtone Chants, and sometimes screaming.
Daily Exercise:	Singing, Chanting, Humming, Toning, Overtone Chants.

Goddesses:	Bride, Ganga, the Muses, Sarasvati, Seshat
Gods:	Hermes, Mercury, Thoth

Yoga Style:	Mantra
Poses:	The Lion, The Shoulder Stand, The Plough, The Headstand, The Camel and The Fish.
Nature Experience:	Blue Sky, Ocean Overlook