Introduction to the Throat Chakra

Throat Chakra Location and Glands

The Throat Chakra governs the throat, voice box, neck, esophagus, ears, jaw, teeth, tongue and mouth. The Throat’s Chakra’s glands are the Thyroid and Parathyroid.

Stressors of the Throat Chakra

The Throat Chakra is weakened with lies, and false information, verbal attack (yelling), and constant criticism. Receiving blackmail over telling the truth, restricted communication or censorship depletes this chakra.

Signs of Physical Imbalance in the Throat Chakra

A weak Throat Chakra can present in the following ways

• Recurrent throat or ear infections
• Issues with the voice box or vocal cords
• TMJ
• Neck tension
• Tonsillitis or laryngitis
• Thyroid issues

How a Blocked Throat Chakra can Manifest into the Outer World

When we have an unbalanced Throat Chakra, the following can manifest

• Fear of public speaking
• Feeling socially awkward, introverted or shy
• Inability to express oneself
• Need to gossip or exaggerate
• Interrupts others
• Can’t listen to others with presence
• Suppresses creative ideas and inspiration
• Creative blocks

Attributes of a Healthy Throat Chakra

When the Throat Chakra is spinning at a healthy rate, we

• Find creative ways to express ourselves
• Speak our truth without hesitation
• Listen to others
• Develop healthy communication skills
• Cultivate acceptance for our own and others’ means of expression
• Bring authenticity to all that we do
• Fulfill our creative visions
• Allow for a difference in opinion
• Respect other’s way of self-expression

Throat Chakra Meaning

The meaning of a blocked, stagnant or weak chakra is that you are struggling with one of the functions of that chakra. See below to discover what your throat chakra can tell you about your consciousness.

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