E58: Speak Your Truth with the 5th Chakra
E58: Speak Your Truth with the 5th Chakra
Some of my most important life lessons have come from this essential energy centre in my body, the fifth chakra and all it's magic! Listen/Watch if you're ready to speak your truth...
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[1:40] My Sore Throat Story
[7:17] An Introduction to the Seven Chakras
First: Root, base of spine/tailbone
Episode 64: Reclaim Your Roots with the 1st Chakra
Second: Sacral, lower abdominals/genitals
Third: Core or Solar Plexus, solar plexus/above navel
Episode 79: Confidence & the Core Chakra
Fourth: Heart, at the centre of the chest
Fifth: Throat, neck/throat
Sixth: Third Eye, between the brows
Episode 71: Using Your Intuition & the Third Eye Chakra
Seventh: Crown, at the top of the head
[8:12] Basic Info on the Fifth Chakra: Throat Chakra
Sanskrit name: “Vishuddha” meaning pure or purification
Colour: Blue
Element: Sound
Purpose: Communication, Creativity
[9:10] Communication & Your Voice
[10:53] Creativity in the Fifth Chakra
Amazing Chakra BOOK: Eastern Body Western Mind by Anodea Judith
[12:34] Evaluating Your Throat Chakra Health
Signs of Throat Chakra Deficiency:
Trouble putting words together
Weak, airy, pinched voice
Shy and/or self-conscious; the need to hide
Fear of being humiliated
Lack of mind body awareness/connection
Difficult communicating feelings inside
Trouble initiating conversations
Signs of Throat Chakra Excess:
Uses talking as a defense or to stay in control
Controls conversations
Displaced rage, excess words/talking as a way to get rid of energy
Fast talking
Lots of talking with little content; lengthy stories/descriptions
Signs of a Balanced Throat Chakra:
The ability to communicate your truth accurately
The ability to approach life effectively and creatively
Good communication skills: in both self-expression + listening
Pleasant voice with natural rhythms, tones, and volume
Balance between listening and speaking in conversations
Lives life creatively; unbound by fear
[14:54] Healing the Throat Chakra
[15:16] My Journey
Eight Healing Exercises
[18:45] #1 Resonating Vibration
Great practice for excess throat chakra energy
Combining organic movement + sound
[20:12] #2 Clearing the Field
Pay attention to the outer vibrations that we experience daily:
Levels of sound
Media pollution
Daily rhythms (eating/sleeping/sexuality/rest)
[22:54] #3 Deep & Active Listening
Deep Listening: Taking time to be quiet and listen to our inner thoughts and metal chatter. Creating a relationship with our mind and body to find the balance that we need
Active Listening: Allowing another person to speak and express themselves while we turn our focus and energy to this person. Holding space for them to speak by quieting ourselves so they can feel heard
[27:00] #4 Toning
[29:07] #5 Chanting & Mantra
5th Chakra Seed Sound: Ham (haamm)
5th Chakra Vowel Sound: Eeee (as in sleep)
[30:26] #6 The Need to Be Heard
“T.H.I.N.K.” Before You Speak:
Is it True?
Is it Helpful?
Is it Inspiring/Informative?
Is it Necessary?
Is it Kind?
[34:47] #7 Writing
Pre-organizing thoughts on paper (or digitally)
Letter writing exercise
Journalling
[36:20] #8 Music
BOOK: The Healing Energies of Music by Hal A. Lingerman
[37:10] Lessons Learned
Other Chakra Episodes:
Episode 64: Reclaim Your Roots with the 1st Chakra
Episode 79: Confidence & the Core Chakra
Episode 71: Using Your Intuition & The Third Eye Chakra
Download the FREE Throat Chakra Meditation
Podcast Host
Valerie LaVigne
Valerie is the creator and founder of Valerie LaVigne Life and the Women's Empowerment Show. She helps busy and empowered women create healthy habits so that they can become the best version of themselves and transform their lives. Learn more about Valerie here!