Sep 12 2008
Awakening the Visuddha or Throat Chakra
The throat chakra is related to self-expression, honesting, truth telling, ‘finding one’s own voice’, and creative self-expression. The throat chakra is associated with sound and rhythm and with being able to bridge the world of the spirit and the material world through communication and an effective expression of one’s true self. The color associated with the throat chakra is sky blue, and the element is ether or spirit. To awaken the throat chakra, surround yourself with sky blue colors and focus on issues of communication. Communication involves both listening and speaking. Singing and chanting are especially effective ways to open your throat chakra, as in any kind of rhythmic activity or creative method of self-expression like acting, writing, or reading poetry. Right now a specific form of Hindu practice called kirtan is experiencing a revival in the United States and Europe. Kirtan is a set of ancient Hindu songs and chants designed to literally change one’s level of consciousness. Many kirtan music CDs are available for purchase now at Amazon and other online retailers, and some communities even have local kirtan groups that anyone can join. Chanting kirtan is an excellent way to open your throat chakra, and it has the added benefit of balancing your other chakras as well and leaving you with a feeling of general well-being and good will. For more information on kirtan practice, tapes, and how to get involved, you can visit www.raganiworld.com or Hinduism at About.com.
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