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[1:40] My Sore Throat Story
[7:17] An Introduction to the Seven Chakras
First: Root, base of spine/tailbone
Second: Sacral, lower abdominals/genitals
Third: Core or Solar Plexus, solar plexus/above navel
Fourth: Heart, at the centre of the chest
Fifth: Throat, neck/throat
Sixth: Third Eye, between the brows
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
[12:34] Evaluating Your Throat Chakra Health
Signs of Throat Chakra Deficiency:
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Trouble putting words together
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Weak, airy, pinched voice
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Shy and/or self-conscious; the need to hide
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Fear of being humiliated
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Lack of mind body awareness/connection
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Difficult communicating feelings inside
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Trouble initiating conversations
Signs of Throat Chakra Excess:
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Uses talking as a defense or to stay in control
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Controls conversations
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Displaced rage, excess words/talking as a way to get rid of energy
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Fast talking
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Lots of talking with little content; lengthy stories/descriptions
Signs of a Balanced Throat Chakra:
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The ability to communicate your truth accurately
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The ability to approach life effectively and creatively
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Good communication skills: in both self-expression + listening
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Pleasant voice with natural rhythms, tones, and volume
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Balance between listening and speaking in conversations
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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
[37:10] Lessons Learned
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