The laryngeal chakra, or visuddha, is the fifth chakra, known as the purifier. It is responsible for purifying our blood and also makes the connection between the lower and upper chakras. In this article, we will explore a little more about this energy center that is related to our communication. Join us on this journey!

What does visuddha mean?

The word "visuddha" originates from Sanskrit and means "especially pure" or "great purity; great purifier." Another form of spelling is "vishuddha."

This chakra is white in color and has sixteen purple or smoky purple petals, a grayish lavender. Here, the modes of consciousness (or vrittis) are only six: communication, calm, purity, a melodious voice and the command of speech and mantras. The other ten petals are characterized by sound roots, related to three bijas (PHAT, HUM and OMN) and seven animals (elephant, donkey, cuckoo, horse,goat, ox and peacock).

In the center, a sky-blue triangle points downward, and within it, a white circle representing the Full Moon. His bija mantra is HAM.

Bijas mantras are sacred sound vibrations that carry the power of a particular energy. When pronounced, these sounds potentiate, unblock, or activate the energy of the chakra to which they are connected.

Characteristics of the laryngeal chakra

Visuddha is located in the neck, more precisely at the base of the larynx. It is also associated with the ear (hearing) and the mouth (speech), and is therefore considered the chakra of communication and expression.

The glands related to this chakra are the thyroid and the parathyroid, so everything that refers to the processes regulated by them - such as body weight, mood, disposition, appetite, sleep, and regulation of some minerals - is connected to the fifth chakra. It is also responsible for the health of the throat and neck, as well as for the good functioning of hearing.

In emotional matters, visuddha governs the way we understand the universe and people, as well as our capacity for expression and creativity. It is through it that we demonstrate feelings (such as fear, love, and anger), thoughts, and reactions to external stimuli.

Color, element, and stone of the throat chakra

There are several factors associated with the chakras that help establish a balance or even strengthen their energies - the main ones being the color, the element of nature, and the stone. Every chakra has its own.

The color of serenity and health

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The laryngeal chakra is represented by light blue, which can be accompanied by silver, as well as being close to blue-green. Blue is the color of trust, serenity, and empathy. It is the only color that does not convey any negative feelings.

Associated with green, blue takes on aspects of healing, energy, vitality, and hope. Silver, on the other hand, having a light gray heritage, brings us to reflection and self-centeredness. Its brightness (which differs from gray, which is opaque) refers to magical forces, patience, and self-control. It is a balancing color.

There are several ways to use color to help balance the chakras. In the case of the laryngeal chakra, two ways can be very useful. The first is to close your eyes and breathe, imagining the blue in the region associated with it, repeating HAM three times. The other way is to imagine the parts of the body ruled by it (thyroid, bronchi, lungs, throat and neck) in blue, mentalizinga cleansing of all bad fluids.

Subtlety of vibrations

Visuddha makes us perceive things through vibrations. No wonder that the sense associated with it is hearing, which is connected to the element that rules this chakra: ether - or, from the Sanskrit, Akasha. In the laryngeal chakra all the elements of the lower chakras are refined in their purest essence: Water, Fire, Earth and Air dissolve in Akasha.

This element has a strong relationship with the search for true knowledge and, when manifested, the being reaches pure consciousness and self-knowledge.

Crystals and protection

There are many stones associated with Visuddha, especially the light blue ones - such as turquoise, blue topaz, blue quartz, larimar, cyanite, and aquamarine.

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The role of stones and crystals is to balance the chakras, besides helping to restore self-healing. Their action is through electromagnetism, and the vibrations they emit have the power to purify, align, and activate the energy of the chakras, helping to potentiate their properties.

To get the best out of the stones on the chakras, the ideal is to practice meditation with each stone placed exactly on the chakra it is associated with, and all of them should be aligned. Be sure to keep them in this position for about 30 minutes on average.

Don't forget to always clean your crystals after you use them by washing them under running water. You can also recharge their energy by placing them under the sun for an hour or so. Clean and energize your stones whenever you feel the need.

By using the stone of your chakra in conjunction with the properties of chromotherapy, you ensure the balance of your energies and also ward off bad vibrations in any circumstance or environment.

What happens when the laryngeal chakra is out of balance?

As we have already mentioned, there are several ways to balance and strengthen our chakras, and this is an essential practice, since health problems - physical or emotional - can get us off track, also unbalancing our energy centers.

Since visuddha is connected to the thyroid, ears and throat, any imbalance it shows will lead to hormonal disturbances, goiter, respiratory, hearing and dental problems, throat infections, torticollis, excessive weight gain or loss, and skin diseases.

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In the emotional realm, disharmony can bring difficulties in expressing oneself, anxiety, lack of self-control, negativity, and exacerbated shyness.

When he is hyperactive, the lack of filter in saying things can be a problem, as well as the lack of critical sense and prolixity, while when he is blocked, there is a tendency to "swallow frogs" (including the fear of expressing one's own opinion) and the inability to express feelings (which can result in missed opportunities or even resentments).

In this way, the only way is to achieve balance - neither overactive, nor too idle. Only in this way will our physical, mental, and spiritual health always be safeguarded.

Balanced laryngeal chakra

When visuddha is balanced, the effects are clear: we are able to express ourselves with clarity and self-confidence, we have great ease in public speaking and persuading, we are able to do things with originality and energy, we express ourselves with freedom, we gain more knowledge and self-awareness, and we are more generous and empathetic.

In the body, this harmony translates into better quality in the respiratory tracts, balance in the thyroid hormones. Throat, lungs, and ears function correctly. The health of the cervical spine, teeth, and vocal cords is also preserved.

The most indicated essential oils for this chakra are: fennel, patchouli, cypress, grapefruit, chamomile, rosemary, ylang-ylang, and basil. They help unlock our difficulty in speaking in public, protect our vocal cords, and also in the better compression of the laws of the Universe.

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Without a shadow of a doubt, everything we have mentioned here is extremely valid and effective to keep the chakras harmonized, working well, and protecting our energies. But it is your duty to do more than that. Take care of your body, eat well, avoid alcoholic beverages, stay away from smoking, drink plenty of water, and exercise.

To unite mind and body in a journey towards integrated health, a good tip is to practice yoga - activity that has a powerful connection with the chakras. And to keep your thoughts in tune with good energies, try meditation! It really works and connects you with your self, in search of bringing greater self-control and self-confidence.

It needs to be treated with care and respect to be returned to us in the same coin, providing conditions for us to maintain our health and integrity - physical, emotional and spiritual. So respect yourself, take care of yourself, love yourself!

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Getting to know the chakras

The chakras are energy centers connected along our spine and their function is to receive and emit vital energy at certain points in our body. They act continuously, transferring these energies between our physical body and the material and spiritual planes. They are a form of nourishment for our aura.

Although there are passages in the Vedas (sacred books of Hinduism) mentioning 32 chakras, and others even counting up to 88 thousand, the consensus is that there are seven main ones: basic, sacral, solar plexus, laryngeal, frontal, and coronal.

Keeping the chakras in balance guarantees not only a healthy body full of good vibrations, but also a full life with self-knowledge, self-esteem, and self-love.

Learn more about the chakras in this article:

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