Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)
Element: Aæther, Spirit
Location: neck
Color: Green
Organs associated: Thyroid, Parathyroid, Esophagus, Cervical vertebrae, Larynx, Trachea, Neck, Jaw, Mouth, Tongue, and Shoulder region
Yoga poses: Ustrasana, Sarvangasana, Halasana, Matsyasana, Simhasana
The throat chakra is at the center of seeking and sharing of truth. Listening, communicating openly and with honesty, and expressing beliefs with authenticity. Meditation, yoga, mantras, chanting, colors and gems, can be enhanced with aromatherapy.
Goal
speaking truth with kindness and compassion, verbalize what is important to you and others, connecting with intuitive abilities, projecting ideas and realizing your life’s purpose
Essential Oils Opening and Balancing the Throat Chakra
Frankincense
Cypress
Geranium
Eucalyptus
Juniper Berry
Peppermint
Basil
Application
At beginning of meditation, yoga, mantra, chanting, using colors or gems:
Apply to center of throat. To use aromatically, you can also apply the blend to your palms, cup hands 6” from face, close your eyes, inhale counting to four, hold your breath counting to four, exhale counting to four, repeat three times.
My Throat Chakra Essential Oil Recipe
(for 10ml roll-on)
6 drops Frankincense, 12 drops Cypress, 6 drops Geranium, and 12 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil in a base of fractionated coconut oil
Frankincense:
Frankincense increases spiritual awareness and openness to communication. It enables to let go of lies, deception and negativity, connecting the soul to the inner light, enabling to express thoughts and emotions with kindness.
Cypress:
Cypress supports physical and energetic circulation, provides strength and comfort when feeling discouraged, helps overcome fears, and instills courage to speak your truth.
Geranium:
Geranium moves stagnant energy, clearing the way for self-expression, speaking your truth, intimate communication, and creative expression. It restores confidence, facilitates trust, and aids to communicate with empathy, tolerance, love, and openness.
Eucalyptus:
Eucalyptus aids the body and soul in clearing the throat, creating a feeling of expansiveness and instilling inner freedom. It paves the way for clear communication and self-expression.
Diffuser Recipe:
1 drop each of Geranium and Eucalyptus, 2 drops each of Cypress and Frankincense
“As always, I’m here to support you! Please reach out if you have questions or need support with incorporating essential oils into your daily routines.”