Fifth chakra Vishuddha

As you know, there are 7 chakras in the human body, through which the vital energy - Kundalini - constantly circulates. Balancing all chakras and cleansing them is the key to well-being and prosperity in a person's life, allows you to reach spiritual heights and high-quality development of all spheres of life. In this article we will talk about one of the higher chakras - the fifth point called "Vishuddha", find out what processes it is responsible for, analyze the reasons for its blockage and methods of activation.

Main characteristics of the 5th chakra:

• location - throat;
• blue color;
• aspect - thought expression, will;
• keywords - speech, communication, self-expression, will, truth;
• feeling - hearing;
• the body is mental;
• element - ether;
• symbol - a lotus with 16 petals.

Vishuddha is the throat chakra, the fifth in a row, its name is translated from Sanskrit as "transformation, purification, pure". It is she who is responsible for the clear expression of thoughts, and, accordingly, for the person's self-expression and his self-confidence. Let's consider what definition is given in the book Sun Light “Chakras - energies of life spheres. Working with an Inner Voice ". So, the fifth chakra is located at the level of the throat, near the thyroid gland, between the sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae. Its primary element (tattva) has a smoky purple color, has the outlines of a silvery crescent, enclosed in a white mystical circle, emitting light like a full moon.

Depending on the state of a person's fifth chakra, his speech (self-expression through voice) can be a destructive program, have low vibrations, or, conversely, carry light, become a source of inspiration.

There is also a reverse process: the more often a person turns in his statements to slander, lies, hatred, insults, the more Vishuddha is closed and blocked., which negatively affects the mental, emotional and physical health of a person. Vishuddha is responsible for creative activity, creativity, the ability to find a common language with people, to express your “I” and to communicate successfully.

Male energy is focused on strength, power, defending their interests in society. Long gone are the days when physical male strength was in the foreground. At present, representatives of the strong half of humanity express their will through rhetoric - the formulation and expression of thoughts. The higher the level of sociability, the more balanced the fifth chakra, the more success a person can achieve in the modern world.

Besides, chakra is responsible for will and responsibility. The power of Vishuddhi in men is aimed at solving a specific problem. On the one hand, this gives a result, since the will and concentration are focused on one thing. But on the other hand, it can cause conflicts, intolerance towards others, lead to callousness, and stress will inevitably be a consequence of all this.

The feminine manifestation of Vishuddha is softer. It is common for the fair sex to avoid conflicts, agree with the opinion of society, and adapt to certain situations. This gentleness is not always appropriate in a world where women often have to demonstrate a masculine model of behavior in order to successfully realize themselves in life and interact with society.

Often this leads to stress, to a misunderstanding of your feminine nature, to disappointment in your personal life. The other extreme is self-doubt, fear of expressing one's point of view, fear of condemnation and criticism of society. This state is fraught with dissatisfaction with life, isolation and isolation from the world. As a result of blocking the throat chakra, creativity is blocked in both men and women. A person does not feel the desire to create and create.

According to Indian sources, the development and full disclosure of Vishuddha occurs during the period of 15-21 years of a person's life. In the process of developing the 5th chakra, a maturing person discovers knowledge about the world around him, learns to be aware of himself and express himself through emotions. During this period, it is especially important that the correct vector is chosen, and emotions are transformed into creativity, creation. As he grows up, a young man learns to control his emotions and feelings, to express them in accordance with his attitude.

As mentioned above, Vishuddha is the throat chakra, responsible for communication and expression of thoughts. There are two levels of manifestation of communication skills. One of them - the lowest - involves communication and energy exchange between people. The highest level is the interaction of a person with the Universe, with his spiritual “I” and physical body.

• Dependence on society. The approval of others is very important for a person at this level. If he composes music or writes poetry, then he always strives not only to express himself, but to win the recognition of the public. Only then can he be satisfied.
• Ignoring the power of thought. When faced with criticism, a person begins to think of himself in a negative way. All the grievances and disappointments of the past, starting from childhood, make themselves felt.Sometimes, unconsciously, a person utters the phrases "This will not work for me", "I will not be able to", "This is too difficult for me."

• Internal freedom. Chakra harmonization enhances the need for self-knowledge, allows you to listen to the impulses of your body, to catch its vibrations. A person realizes that anger, fear, hatred, resentment in his soul do not depend on external factors, but are created by his thoughts. He understands that illnesses and injuries in his life appear after a series of negative thoughts. People with a balanced Vishuddha encounter such situations extremely rarely, they know how to take responsibility for the events taking place in their lives, look for the cause of the troubles that arise deep in themselves, in their thoughts, and not shift the blame onto circumstances.
• Search for the absolute truth. At the highest level of Vishuddha development, a person no longer clings to the opinion of society, he understands that there are more important things of the spiritual plan. He suddenly realizes that dogmas, social norms and rules of human society are not always fair, often lead to enmity and hatred between people. A person begins to realize the importance of the laws of the universe, begins to listen to the inner voice, to nature, to the Universe. There is a craving for the search for Higher truths, a thirst for understanding the causes and consequences of the interaction of all things. The person becomes more spiritual.

Since the chakra is the throat chakra, it is responsible for the areas of the body that are nearby., - throat, neck, thyroid gland, hearing organs, the lower part of the face (mouth, teeth), the upper part of the lungs, as well as the entire shoulder girdle (muscles, joints, bones). In case of illness of any organ in this part of the body, one should think about blocking the throat chakra. Look for the cause deeper than it is customary in medicine.

Sometimes it happens that a person who constantly works with the chakras and considers himself harmonious, suddenly begins to experience problems with any part that is in the area of ​​action of Vishuddha. These can be colds, dental problems, pinching of the cervical vertebrae, disruption of the thyroid gland.

It is not so difficult to diagnose the state of the fifth chakra in a person. There are certain signs by which you can identify the blockage of Vishuddhi both in yourself and in those around you, because the chakra is directly related to communication.

• Ability to freely express feelings and emotions. A person is not afraid to express their thoughts, even knowing that they will face criticism. Self-confidence allows him to defend his right to the opposite opinion. At the same time, the expression of thoughts through speech is always calm, without excessive emotionality and hysteria. Those around you will certainly feel the inner strength of such a person.
• Listening skills. This important quality in relationships with people is often ignored, which also indicates a blockage of the throat chakra. A self-confident person who is able to openly express his opinion does not seek to suppress the interlocutor, knows how to listen to a different point of view, respects and values ​​the opponent, as well as himself.
• Independence. Knowing all his weaknesses and strengths, a person is not ashamed of them, and therefore lives in harmony with himself. He takes responsibility for his life, and this allows him to be guided only by his own opinion in making important decisions for him. However, there is a fine line here. Excessive self-confidence and inability to listen to the opinions of others leads to selfishness and speaks of an imbalance in the fifth chakra.
• Self-expression. If Vishuddha is in an open state, the energies of the Cosmos flow freely through it, a person engages in creativity with ease and joy. He enjoys expressing himself, even if his creativity is a hobby. At the same time, he does not need the approval of society, he does it for the soul.

• Inability to communicate effectively. The inability to express their thoughts and emotions, which leads either to breakdowns, which develop into tantrums, into outbursts of uncontrollable anger, or to a closed state, apathy and depression.
• Self-doubt. Excessive isolation, when a person cannot find words to express thoughts, fear of the public or even several interlocutors. Or, on the contrary, heightened somewhat nervous talkativeness, after which a person experiences shame and a sense of guilt. This is certainly followed by self-criticism and isolation. It also happens that a person is generally not inclined to analyze his behavior, then talkativeness becomes a habit and is expressed in gossip, in the inability to listen to the interlocutor.
• Painful self-esteem. A person completely depends on the opinions of others, is terrified of criticism. There can also be two aspects here. One of them - a person does not have his own opinion, submits to someone else's pressure. Such people are often emotionally exploited. The other side of the coin is that a person flourishes when he receives praise and becomes discouraged when he hears criticism. This can often be seen in creative people. Such dependence on the opinions of others indicates an imbalance in Vishuddha.

It is no secret that most of a person's fundamental problems are associated with certain events in his childhood. In adulthood, hidden negative attitudes make themselves felt in a variety of situations. They manifest as a painful reaction, both emotionally, physically and energetically, and become the reasons for blocking:

• resentment;
• humiliation (public or from a loved one);
• ridicule of others;
• a ban on one's own opinion;
• "Lump in the throat", unshed tears.

Meditation will help you develop your ability to express yourself. You can find the right one on any Internet platform. Meditation can be done both in silence and with calm music. Another option is with a video or audio recording coach. The main thing here is mental comfort.

Yoga exercises can restore energy movement and activate the throat chakra. The performed asanas help to cleanse energy flows, remove blocks and restore harmony.

• Mantra. It is a set of sounds or Sanskrit words that activate certain chakras. The mantra has psychological and spiritual significance, each of which refers to a specific center. For Vishuddhi, this is the mantra "Ham". It clears the energy channels of the fifth chakra, concentrates cosmic energy on it.
• Mudra. In the process of meditation, you can use mudra to correct Vidshudhi. Mudras are gestures that can be practiced even without being at home. Together with correct breathing, as well as awareness of the action itself, energy begins to flow freely, and the emotional state improves noticeably. It is useful to use mudras before important meetings, negotiations, public speaking.
• Yantra. This is a vivid drawing, which symbolically depicts a certain energy. Each chakra has its own yantra. For Vishuddhi, this is an image of an inverted triangle with a circle inside. The drawing has a deep blue color. This sign denotes self-knowledge and interaction with the outside world.
• Stone. Energy cleansing of the chakras is often carried out with the help of stones. In addition, beads or a pendant on a chain are perfect for harmonizing the throat chakra.The stones that activate the channel of the fifth chakra are any blue minerals: turquoise, aquamarine, lapis lazuli, sapphirine, blue tourmaline.

• To unblock the energy of the fifth chakra, it is useful to spend more time in communication with nature, try to notice the beauty of the world around us, even in small things.
• Vishuddha activation is facilitated by balanced nutrition, timely rest, communication with pleasant, positive people.
• Do not forget that regular cleaning in the house and in computer documents helps to clear the mind and does not allow energy to stagnate.
• Music, dancing, singing (even if under the shower) have a beneficial effect on the development of the fifth chakra.