Fifth Chakra

The wheels of light spinning in the aura of every human and located at various energy centers along the physical body are known as chakras. It is said that these chakras gain their energy from the environment and from the Divine. This energy from the chakras is filtered through the mental, emotional and physical energies of the body.

Chakras mean 'wheels' or 'disks' in Sanskrit and there are seven major chakras according to the ancient Indian philosophy. These chakras are stacked in a column from head to the base of the spine and these chakras are associated with a particular energy and color. There are a few minor chakras associated with the hands, shoulders, fingertips and feet.

The Seven Major Chakras
The seven major chakras are connected to the basic consciousness. The 7 chakras are as follows:

• Sahasrara: The sahasrara is also known as the crown chakra. It is located above the head outside the body. This chakra is connected with the chakra of consciousness and helps connect the soul with the higher spiritual truth. This the seventh chakra that is associated to the pineal gland and upper brain. There are 972 spokes of this chakra radiating the color purple, considered to be the most spiritual of colors.
• Ajna: The ajna or the third eye is the sixth chakra. It is located between the eyebrows and therefore known as the third eye. It is related to the psychic sense and spiritual healing and enlightenment. This chakra is associated with the pituitary gland, lower brain, ears, nose and nervous system. This chakra has 96 spokes, half of which are yellow-rose in color and the other half blue and purple.
• Visuddha: The visuddha or the throat chakra is the fifth chakra. It is located in the throat in form of a funnel of light that opens outwards from the throat. This chakra is related to the ability to speak the truth, express the real inner self through hobbies, interests creativity and search for truth. This chakra has 16 spokes that are wheels of silvery blue color or sky blue. It is associated with the thyroid glands, throat, lungs and vocal cords.
• Anahata: The anahata or the heart chakra is located between the shoulder blades in the middle of the chest. This chakra helps one love oneself and others. It relates to an open heart that can receive as well as give love. The anahata chakra is associated with the thymus, heart, blood and circulatory system. The heart chakra has 12 glowing petals that are of golden color.
• Manipurna: The manipurna or the solar plexus is located just above the navel and is the third chakra. This chakra is related to the sense of personal power and self-esteem. The manipurna chakra has 10 spokes that are green and light red in color. The third chakra is associated with the pancreas, stomach, liver, gallbladder and digestive system.
• Svadhisthana: The svadhistana or the sacral chakra is the 2^nd chakra. It is located near the genital area and rules sexuality and reproduction. It relates to the way one reacts to power symbols of money, sex and control. This chakra if not controlled properly can lead to addictive behavior. It is associated with the general health, digestive system and functions of liver, pancreas and spleen. The second chakra has 6 spokes that are located halfway between the pubis and navel and are rosy pink and yellow sun in color.
• Muladhara: The muladhara or the root chakra is the first chakra and located at the base of the spine. It is said to be the seat of kundalini and helps ground one to the emotional and spiritual energies. It related to self-preservation, animal instincts, taste and smell. The first chakra has only four spokes that are orange-red in color.

This was a little information about the various chakras of an individual body.

The Fifth Chakra
You must have understood the location and relation of the throat chakra in the body. The throat chakra is the chakra of diplomacy, pure relationship shared with others and playful detachment. When it is opened by the Kundalini, it helps release all the guilt and remorse and renders a kind and compassionate voice. When the fifth chakra is sustained by the Kundalini, it helps remove all the tendencies to dominate or be dominated, feeling of superiority or inferiority, jealousy, envy, etc, from the body. Thus, one is connected and feels as a part of the whole or universe.

Element of the chakra is ether and is connected to the larynx influencing both the vocal expression and metabolism. The vishudda chakra is an expansive energy that is based on vibration. The energy of light and sound that imbues through the universe in form of waves is associated with the issues. This energy is parallel to the universal mind, world of collective knowledge (Akashic Records) that helps connect an individual on an intellectual level.

Imbalance
The fifth chakra is related to the health of an individual. It influences one on the cellular and molecular level and thus when in harmony, it is expressed in form of health, wellness and wholeness. When it is balanced, a person will be able to communicate freely and with authority in a harmonious voice. The person is closer to inner truth and has well-developed artistic abilities and has an influential personality.

The imbalance due to disharmony leads to atrophy, disease and chaos. When one is suffering from imbalance, one fears expression of self. This leads to self blockages or over transitiveness or self-righteous. There are basically two types of imbalances.

The first one being fast spinning of the chakra that is in excess with congestion and no harmony. This leads to excessive talking, poor listening skills, feeling of fatigue, lying unconsciously, seeking attention from others, etc. The person is prone to gossiping, shuttering and interrupting others due to inability to remain silent. This is a sign of excess.

The second type of imbalance includes slow spinning and deficiency or depletion of energy and no harmony. This leads to lack of sense of authority, constant struggle in case of professional and business front, fear of speaking out, negative dialog between self, shyness and inability to speak the right thing at the right time. The person suffers from throat, thyroid and neck problems. The person lacks motivation and dynamism. This a sight of deficiency.

The imbalance will also lead to some emotional disturbances like indecisiveness, becoming critical and judgmental. The person has a lack of will and cannot express himself. One tends to be dishonest and gives out mixed vibes. People suffering from issues are prone to health disorders like a chronic sore throat, ulcers of the mouth, throat cancer, laryngitis, joint problems, thyroid problems, etc.

Healing
The unbalanced fifth chakra makes one unable to communicate and causes a feeling of stagnation. It strangulates the emotions and the inability to speak makes one dishonest and timid with a low self-esteem. Healing includes maintaining a journal to pen down the emotions, painting or drawing the inner feeling. One can even sing, chant or recite a poem as this chakra is related to sound. Dancing and drumming can also help in balance.

One can even try meditation to help harmonize. One need to focus attention on the breath and deepen it as well as slow it down. This helps dissipating the anxiety and gives one a feeling of calmness and alertness. You can even try yoga exercises like neck turns side-to-side, neck rotation in circles, neck bends ear-to-ear and neck bends froth to back.

One can even try using gemstones like aquamarine, fluorite and turquoise to help restore the balance of fifth chakra. Essential oil scents of Frankincense and Chamomile will be extremely helpful during aromatherapy. Other essential oils like lavender, spruce, germanium, sandalwood, rose, ylang-ylang, cinnamon bark, galbanum are also useful in harmonizing oneself.

This was a bit about the issues that you should be aware of. It is related to the highest truth related to self and creativity. Therefore many singers, public speakers and musicians have fifth chakra as their predominant power. Once you understand and learn to balance this chakra, you will be able to enter your personal power and core truth. This core truth will help liberate your true self.