Cat got your tongue? Do you have a crippling fear of public speaking, or do you fear that people will misinterpret your words? Keep reading below to see how unblocking and cleansing your throat chakra helps you deliver your very special message to the world AND gives others permission to use their voices for good, too. Get ready to march yourself on stage to speak your truth. Which words from your soul does the world need to hear today?

by Marisa Lavalette

*Pictured: Metta Yoga teacher Jeremy Falk*

What is the throat chakra?

In Sanskrit, the third chakra is known as vishuddha. One translation of vishuddha is “most pure.” We nourish our throat chakra so that we can send out words into the Universe to express our purest intentions.

Where is the throat chakra?

The throat chakra is located at the voice box. Remember that the throat chakra is also associated with the ears—just as we want to speak pure words, we also want to listen for authenticity in the words we hear. Anatomically the throat and ears are connected, too—ever notice how sometimes an earache correlates with a sore throat? Practice yoga poses like bridge and shoulder stand to concentrate energy on the front of the throat.

How can you tell if your throat chakra is blocked?

Your throat chakra might be blocked if you’re afraid of public speaking. Writers may also unknowingly have fifth chakra issues when they experience writers’ block, and the words can’t seem to come out. You might have a fifth chakra imbalance if your words are coming out too forcefully, or your words are hurting others.

Cleanse and Soothe your Throat Chakra

Looking for a recipe to cultivate mindfulness around your throat chakra? Associated with the throat and ears, the fifth chakra is all about clear speech and good listening skills. Invite turmeric into your diet to alleviate inflammation around the throat chakra!

Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tonic Recipe

5 minutes; serves 1

Ingredients:

1 cup water, hot
1 large slice of lemon
1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
1 tsp coconut oil or ghee
1 tsp maple syrup (or honey if not exclusively vegan)
turmeric to your liking

Instructions and serving:

Pour hot water into your favorite mug.
Add the above ingredients
Stir, sip, and soothe!

Looking to Take a Deeper Dive into the Chakras?

Want to go deeper into understanding the seven chakras and your relationship to them? Then join Marisa LaValette on 3/19 at San Rafael Studio for Attune + Align Chakra Immersion. She can’t wait to guide you on your journey through your chakra system in this holistic half-day workshop. Learn more here.

About Marisa LaValette

Marisa is a Bay Area based vinyasa yoga teacher who teaches awareness of the subtle energy body through the innate roadmap of the chakra system. Her classes are fun, fiery, flowy, and challenging. Her class begins with a sacred moment for breath and intention setting. Learn philosophy, mythology, and astrology through Marisa's passionate storytelling all while you sweat. Wind down with savasana, mantra, and affirmations, and walk away with real time actionable tools to live out your dharma, your highest purpose, off your mat.

Take class with Marisa

Monday and Wednesday 6-7pm Vinyasa Flow at Metta Yoga San Rafael. Book HERE.

Unlock the Power of Your Voice: Open and Strengthen Your Throat Chakra by Marisa LaValette