Vishuddha (especially pure), or Vishuddhi, or throat chakra is the fifth primary chakra according to the Hindu tradition. Vishuddha is positioned at the neck region, near the spine, with its Kshetram or superficial activation point in the pit of the throat. Hence, it is also known as the throat chakra Within the pericarp is a sky-blue downward pointing triangle containing a circular white region like the full moon. This represents the element of Akashi or aether (ether) This chakra is located in the neck and the throat. Due to its association with speaking, it is associated with the mouth. Vishuddha is often associated with the thyroid gland in the human endocrine system. This gland is in the neck, and produces hormones essential for growth and maturation. The thyroid gland, in vertebrate anatomy, is one of the largest endocrine glands and consists of two connected lobes. The thyroid gland is found in the neck, below the thyroid cartilage (which forms the laryngeal prominence, or Adams apple). The thyroid gland controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls how sensitive the body is to other hormones. Excessive stress, namely fear and fear from speaking out, affect the throat chakra and thyroid problems may occur. Singing is a great way of stimulating the throat chakra in a beneficial and harmless way,
Posted on: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 15:26:28 +0000
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