will center
how honestly one expresses himself/herself. Lying violates the body and spirit . We speak our choices with our voices (throats). All choices we make in our lives have consequences on an energetic level. Even choosing not to make a choice such as in repressing our anger (not speaking out) may manifest into laryngitis. We have all experienced that "lump in our throats" when we are at a crossroad of not knowing how to speak the right words in any given situation, perhaps even stuffing our own emotions
A challenge of the throat chakra is to express ourselves in the most truthful manner. Also to receive and assimilate information. Seek only the truth
Associations
* Color - blue
* Physical Location - throat, neck region
* Purposes - learning to take responsibility for one's own needs
* Spiritual Lesson - confession, surrender personal will over to divine will, faith, truthfulness over deceit
* Physical Dysfunctions - sore throat, mouth ulcers, scoliosis, swollen glands, thyroid dysfunctions, laryngitis, voice problems, gum or tooth problems, TMJ
* Mental and Emotional Issues - personal expression, creativity, addiction, criticism, faith, decision making (choices), will, lack of authority
* Information Stored Inside Chakra - self-knowledge, truth, attitudes, hearing, taste, smell
* Area of Body Governed - throat, thyroid, trachea, neck vertebrae, mouth, teeth, gums, esophagus, parathyroid, hyperchalemus
Gemstones and Flower Essences that stimulate, cleanse and energize the chakra
