Vishuddha // Throat Chakra

"I Speak" Element: Ether Astrology: Mercury Location: Throat Body: Throat, Mouth, Jaw, Neck, Ears, Shoulders, Thyroid   Our Throat Chakra is the fifth chakra, located at the center of the neck. Vishuddha, means "pure" or "purification." The function of the Throat chakra is driven by the principle of expression and communication. Through the throat, sound is propagated into the air and its vibration can be felt not just in our ears, but also in our entire body. This chakra is associated with expression, the ability to speak your personal truth, to speak up for yourself, communication as verbal or non, or external/internal communication, realization of purpose and sense of timing. Vishudda emphasizes on expression of your truth and purpose, projecting creativity into the world according to its perfect form or authenticity. A function of the throat chakra is to connect you to Spirit. Opening this chakra helps align your vision with reality and release pressure that may affect the heart ch