Have you ever felt stifled creatively? Found yourself unable to communicate as clearly as you would like? Or have you experienced hoarseness, laryngitis or chronic fatigue? These are signs associated with throat chakra imbalance. Find out how to identify 5th chakra blockages and ways to do throat chakra healing.
Getting to Know the Throat Chakra
The throat chakra, also known as the Vishuddha chakra, is the fifth chakra of the human body. Located at the base of the throat, this energy center is associated with communication, creativity, and self-expression. According to some spiritual and religious traditions, the throat chakra is considered the seat, or home, of human emotion.
Think about it. When we are emotionally upset, we often say we’re “choked up,” unable to speak clearly, which makes sense if the throat is the emotional hub. Yes?
Known as Vishuddha in Hindu tradition, the throat chakra controls the thryroid gland and endocrine system. That means it is responsible for the regulation and flow of hormones and the function of all matters of the throat and head, including:
- trachea
- mouth
- esophagus
- teeth
- nose
- ears
- carotid artieries

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Signs of Blockage of the 5th Chakra
When the fifth chakra is blocked there are several signs, both physical and non-physical, that can emerge. Physically speaking, an unbalanced fifth chakra can cause you to experience consistent fatique, headaches, and speech impairment. In some cases, it is not uncommon for even more serious physical effects to include tinnitius, autoimmune dysfunction, and hypothyroidism.
The effects of imbalanced chakras may also manifest in less physical ways. In the case of the throat chakra, a blockage can initiate behaviors indicative of insecurity and a lack of control, such as:
- manipulativeness
- lying
- arrogance
- anxiety and/or fear
- diminished self-esteem
- compulsive or excessive eating
How to Balance the Throat Chakra?
Fifth chakra healing can involve the use of a variety of tools to achieve balance, from chakra healing stones and essential oils to healing foods, yoga asana (posture), meditation and cleansing. It is important to remember, the idea behind balancing is to eliminate the negativity that caused the imbalance; which is commonly an excess or deficiency of something.
Among the most commonly used tools for throat chakra healing are throat chakra stones.
So how do stones work exactly? It’s about vibration.
We are all made of energy. Energy creates vibration. When chakras become unbalanced, a return to the right vibration is necessary. Chakra healing stones each have their own vibrational frequency. By placing throat chakra stones just above or on the area of imbalance, the stone’s vibration cleanses the negativity to restore balance.
Healing the Throat Chakra with Color : True Blue
All seven human chakras have their own corresponding color. Blue is associated with the throat chakra. Considered a hue for cleansing and health, blue’s calming effect helps restore balance and eases physical and mental stresses often associated with throat chakra imbalance.
Benefits of Fifth Chakra Balance
When the throat chakra is balanced, you not only feel it, but there are additional, subtle signs. You have more confidence and find you are a more effective communicator. Also, you may find that you have more vivid dreams and dream recall, are more sensitive to the energies put forth by others around you, and are more at ease with the world in general.
Author:
Lizzy is editor in chief of Chakra Magazine and chakras.info. She is trained in several energy healing modalities including Reiki and Healing Touch. In addition she has spent many years studying ancient traditions such as the chakra system and Tibetan spirituality. She merges this knowledge with her passion for sharing information through journalism. Her mission is to offer accurate, up-to-date, reliable resources about topics that matter to readers with regards to the chakra systems.

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The throat chakra is NOT the same as the sacral chakra. The sacral chakra is the second chakra & the color is orange.
Dear…mam
I am of 18 years old.
And I have blocked my throat chakra.
is subliminal of throat Chakra healing sound.
can open throat chakra
You really saved my skin with this inrtomaoifn. Thanks!
Thanknyou for the informative articles. Very much needed. Blessed Be!
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EVERY COMMENT IS FAKE AND WRITTEN BY THE LYING CUNTS WHO WROTE THIS ARTICLE!
MY THROAT CHAKRA IS NOT BLOCKED! BUT MY BRAIN IS! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Fuck off you negative piece of shit. Try healing your asshole chakra
Kudos!
the sacral chakra is most defenitely NOT the same as the throat chakra.. Sacral is 2nd chakra .. throat is 5th!! otherwise great article!
You dont go from top to bottom. If you did you would be correct. However we start at the base…The throat chakra is indeed the 5th chakra! Try a little more extensive research before tpying aye?
U my friend are correct, but why not just clean ALL the Chakras while the person is at it?
An inielltgent point of view, well expressed! Thanks!
The throat chakra is definitely not the same as the sacral chakra. The sacral chakra is the second chakra and is located in the lower abdomen. Otherwise, great article!
I’m blown away. I have a autoimmune disease. This evaluation is accurate for me.
Accurate for me as well. I also have an autoimmune disease.my thyroid was removed. I wander if I can still find balance without thyroid?
Interesting, I have a thyroid nodule which I take Iodine for but I often feel like I have a small ball sitting in my throat.
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It is right on the nose. I suffered a tumor in the pituitary, which eliminated all hormones and thyroid.
Why does this have to be the ONLY reblaile source? Oh well, gj!