Sometimes we have a hard time clearly stating our goals and aspirations. We worry too much about what others will say or think about us. We want to improve, but we don’t want to be thought of as being “above our station.” So we self-censor. We circumscribe our speech, and in doing so, we cause ourselves problems.
When we indicate our desire for something but are afraid to speak it with a “full throat,” then the universe becomes confused and takes no action on what we say we want. Consider it this way: you are in a restaurant, very hungry, desiring a good meal, but when the waiter comes, you state your order inaudibly or in vague language. If you don’t clearly tell the waiter what you want, then you are not going to the meal you want. The universe operates in the same fashion.
An inability to speak what you truly desire is most likely caused by a blockage in the throat chakra. We release energy with intention, and the universe then acts on that desire for us, but in this case it cannot. You must clear that blockage in your throat chakra to allow the energy to flow freely again, so that you can once again manifest.
What Does a Blocked Throat Chakra Look Like?
If you are experiencing a blocked throat chakra, you might experience some or all of the following symptoms:
- Your voice may be raspy or hoarse
- You may have a sore throat
- You may have gum disease
- You may have laryngitis
- You may have thyroid issues
- You may have TMJ.
On the spiritual side, blockages often occur due to internalized anxiety over being judged. This may be due to something as simple as fear of what others think about what you say or fear of being vulnerable. Once these blockages occur, they compound the problem immensely.
How to Clear A Blocked Throat Chakra
Neck stretches may help to balance out the throat chakra and get you back to manifesting. Relax your neck and lean it to one side. Keep your shoulders relaxed as well; don’t let your shoulder rise to meet your head. Keep your arms loose by your sides and let your head droop. Begin slowly rolling your neck in a clockwise direction. Maintain a steady flow of breath; holding your breath keeps you tense. Roll your neck slowly, so you do not injure yourself. If your neck feels stiff as you stretch, pay attention to that area of stiffness. It may well be a key to the blockage. After four or five rolls clockwise, reverse direction.
This will relieve any tension in your neck. Keeping your neck loose aids in eliminating any blockage in your throat chakra. The stress and tension you were keeping there are symptoms of a greater issue; be mindful and focused on what might have caused the tension in the first place.
Your breath is important for your entire body, naturally, but it is critical for the throat chakra. A good way to clear any blockage is to use the Lion’s Breath. Make sure your neck is loose and free of tension. Inhale through your nose. Hold your breath. When ready to exhale, open both your eyes and mouth wide. Stick out your tongue. Exhale audibly: it should sound like the roar of a lion. If you hiss as you exhale, then your throat remains smooth. Instead, imitate a literal lion’s roar. Your throat muscles tense up when you roar. It will be a little difficult to do this and to also keep your tongue extended. That is to be expected. Repeat the Lion’s Breath several times to fully relax your throat muscles.
Several yoga poses are excellent for the throat chakra. The fish pose in particular opens up the throat. Sit with your legs extended in front of you. Place a block or a rolled up towel or blanket so that, when you lean back, it will be at the middle of your back. Lean backward on the block or roll until the top of your head rests on the yoga mat. This pose elongates and tenses your entire neck as it stretches out to support your head. Hold the position as long as it feels comfortable, roughly 15-20 seconds. Then, tucking your chin into your chest and supporting your weight on your elbows, slowly raise yourself back up.
A final exercise you may wish to try is to speak to yourself through a journal. If you have been feeling stressed due to a life event or upcoming obstacle, writing down your thoughts may activate your heart chakra. Any form of communication flows through your throat chakra. You may find that just “speaking” the issue in your journal and examining any possible negative consequences that may arise without fear or judgment go a long way toward rectifying any negative emotions you are experiencing because of that issue.
Be Thankful
With your throat chakra clear, you can take the critical first step in manifestation: being able to clearly articulate what it is that you want. Say it “full throated” and own it. Let the universe know what it is that you seek, then it can begin working to help you achieve your desires.
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