Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)

What is the Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)?

The Throat Chakra, or Vishuddha in Sanskrit (meaning “pure” or “purification”), is the fifth chakra, located at the centre of the throat. Associated with the element of sound and the colour blue, this energy centre governs your ability to speak your truth, express your creativity, and listen deeply—to yourself and to others.

Vishuddha serves as a vital bridge between the emotional heart and the intuitive mind, allowing your inner wisdom to be expressed outwardly with honesty and ease.

Signs of a Balanced Throat Chakra

When the Throat Chakra is in harmony, you may experience:

• Confidence in speaking your truth

• Clear and authentic communication

• A strong connection to creative self-expression

• Ease in both speaking and listening

• Alignment between your thoughts, feelings, and words

Recognising Imbalance in the Throat Chakra

Just as sound can be muffled or distorted, the energy of the Throat Chakra can become blocked or overactive. Common signs of imbalance include:

• Struggling to express your thoughts or emotions

• Fear of judgement, criticism, or “saying the wrong thing”

• Tension in the neck, shoulders, or jaw

• Frequent sore throats or hoarseness

• Talking excessively, interrupting, or difficulty listening

• Feeling creatively stuck or misunderstood

Yoga Practices to Support the Throat Chakra

In this week’s practice, we focus on gentle, mindful movement and breathwork to release tension and stimulate energy flow through the throat, jaw, and upper spine. These poses are accessible for all levels and invite a deep connection to your inner voice.

Throat-Opening Yoga Poses

• Fish Pose (Matsyasana) – Opens the throat and heart, encouraging emotional and energetic release

• Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana) – Stimulates the thyroid and promotes energetic clarity

• Neck Rolls and Gentle Stretches – Relieve tension in the throat and jaw

• Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana) – Links breath with movement to awaken the voice and spine

As you move through your practice, breathe consciously and allow each inhale and exhale to create spaciousness through the throat. Let your breath become your first expression of truth.

Supporting Vishuddha Off the Mat

True expression extends into every part of your life. Here are a few simple ways to nurture your throat chakra beyond your yoga practice:

Engage in Creative Expression

Sing, write, read poetry aloud, chant, or have an honest conversation with someone you trust. Any form of authentic expression helps your voice find its natural rhythm.

Surround Yourself with Blue

Wear blue clothing, decorate with calming blue tones, or sip on blue herbal teas like butterfly pea flower. Eating blue and purple foods such as blueberries, blackberries, and red cabbage also supports throat chakra energy.

Honour the Power of Silence

Balance your outward expression with intentional stillness. Moments of silence help reconnect you to your inner truth and cultivate deeper presence.

Throat Chakra Affirmations

Affirmations are a powerful way to reprogramme limiting beliefs and awaken inner confidence. Here are a few to try during meditation or throughout your day:

“I express my truth with clarity and grace.”
“My voice matters.”
“I communicate with honesty and compassion.”
“I listen with an open heart and mind.”

Begin Your Journey of Authentic Expression

When your Throat Chakra is balanced, you speak with integrity, listen with presence, and express your creativity without fear. It’s not about being loud—it’s about being true.

At Circle Yoga, I guide students through practices that gently reconnect them with their voice, breath, and inner wisdom. Whether you’re just beginning or continuing your chakra journey, I invite you to explore this space of self-expression with compassion and curiosity.

Stay connected for upcoming practices, chakra workshops, and community offerings to support your inner alignment.

With truth, clarity, and love,
Elizabeth
Circle Yoga

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