5th Chakra, Throat Chakra, Clearing and Meditation, yoga

We are moving right along and it is already the 5th day of Chakra Clearing
Meditations,The 5th is The Throat Chakra,The Throat Chakra's sound is
 "Ee" and the color is turquoise. It's all about Expression and Communication.
The 5th Chakra is associated with sound and has to do with creative self expression, speech, honesty; to receive, process and assimilate information and to connect with and speak our inner truth all relate to the fifth chakra, the center of transformation and change. Element; ether, location; throat, neck, Associated body parts; throat, neck, ears, jaw, mouth, teeth, gums, tongue and thyroid gland. Basic issues; communication, creativity, expression, humility and manifesting ideas, Gemstones & Crystals; aquamarine, blue opal, carnelian Flower essences; cosmos, larkspur and larch, Essential oils; chamomile, Orange, rosemary and Eucalyptus,
Food; fruits (blueberries and blackberries)

Major issues of an unbalanced Throat Chakra are a lack of expression, an inability to express oneself, a feeling to stagnation, an inability to communicate and holding on to unexpressed anger. We may feel a sense of not being heard or an inability to make ourselves heard, as well as a failure to find the right words or a fear of speaking

Signs of an unbalanced fifth chakra;

• Emotional or mental issues; frustration, timidity, dishonesty, criticism of self or others, low self esteem, excessive talking, inability to verbalize, shyness, being overly opinionated
• Physical issues; sore throat, laryngitis, upper respiratory illnesses, dental problems, teeth grinding and TMJ (tempo-mandibular joint) problems, skin irritations, ear infections, inflammations, hyperthyroidism, stiff neck, shoulder pain, stuttering, attention disorders
• Common addictions; smoking, inhalants, exercise high

When the throat chakra is balanced, we are able to speak our truth, in the supreme sense. We feel balanced and centered, creatively inspired and able to express ourselves appropriately

A balanced throat chakra brings;

• an ability to communicate verbally, in writing, or creatively
• confidence in our beliefs and our ability to express them
• the capacity to listen and truly hear
• a respect for the power and impact of language

Beneficial activities that promote and maintain a well balance 5th chakra are; singing, chanting, reciting poetry, keeping a journal, painting, dancing and drumming

Now, let us start our yoga exercise with the grounding meditation from the other lessons. . . after completion let's do a Chin Press Breath

• Sit with the spine completely extended. Eyes closed
• Inhale and exhale completely. Inhale through the nose to the slow count of  7 seconds
• Life your breastbone and press your chin to your chest and exhale through the nose for 7 seconds
• Repeat this movement several times in coordination with the breath
• Visualize cleansing turquoise energy opening the gateway to true communication
• Continue for one to three minuets

                I am able to hear the voice of my soul
Benefits;

• stimulates the thyroid and regulates metabolism
• stretches the muscles at the back of the neck
• improves willpower and concentration
• promotes a sense of inner peace

join me tomorrow for the 6th chakra clearing and yoga meditation on the Third Eye Chakra
until then, have a most wonderful day