Everyone receives what radiates. Any problems at the spiritual level are reflected in reality. Diseases, difficulties in a career and personal life are a consequence of a violation of energy processes. There are seven main chakras - these are the centers through which vital energy circulates. Their cleansing and balancing will help improve the quality of life in general.
Further, the fifth energy center is described in detail, which bears an interesting name - vishudha-chakra. What is this center responsible for, what are the signs of its pollution and what needs to be done to cleanse and develop? All these questions will help a person find balance and improve the quality of his own life.
5 chakra (vishudha): a brief description and essence
The name comes from a combination of two words of the ancient language - Sanskrit: "visa" means "dirt", and "shudha" - purification. One of the main functions of this center is the purification of the physical body and energy space.
The fifth chakra (vishudha) is the energy center located in the cervical spine, in the thyroid gland. People who are able to see the spiritual structure of the astral body describe this center as an ellipsoidal vortex of sky-blue color, located at an angle of 30 degrees from the 7th vertebra to the chin. Size ranges from 5 to 25 cm, depending on the level of spiritual insight and the development of creativity.
The manifestation of the fifth center
As for the level of the physical body, the role of the center is as follows: it controls the functions of the thyroid gland and the immune system. But not only this is done by vishudha (chakra). For what she is responsible in a spiritual, more subtle way, and how the underlying problems associated with this energy center are manifested - a more complex question, since the sphere of influence of Vishuddha is very large. But if you answer briefly, then this chakra is responsible for creative abilities, the quality of communication with other people, the ability to express oneself and hear your inner voice.
Signs of the unbalanced fifth chakra
A person is afraid of public speaking, because he can not cope with the onslaught of the audience. In addition, he may have difficulty trying to openly express his own opinion. The need for self-expression is manifested in the form of non-conformism, that is, an attempt to oppose the public order, social system and the opinions of others. Instead of sharing his beliefs and views, a person begins to aggressively perceive and dispute any point of view. Such an attitude to life can negatively affect not only the energy structure, but also physical health. Psychosomatic diseases of the thyroid gland are the result of unspoken resentment, anger and hatred. Habits of using foul language and denouncing also indicate problems at the fifth chakra level.
The problem of self-expression
Another problem associated with the disruption of the fifth center is the inability to express oneself. A person prefers to remain silent, instead of sharing his own opinion, as he is afraid of the reaction of others or of the impact that his statements can have on them. You may feel that his ideas are not of interest. Obviously, gaining the ability to think independently is an important step on the path of spiritual development. But to become truly free, you need to learn how to share ideas with the world. Vishuddha is the chakra that opens the way to freedom and the manifestation of unlimited potential.
Self-expression can be manifested not only at the verbal level, but also in the creative approach in everything.
Signs of chakra blockage appearing on the physical plane
At the emotional level, problems with the fifth chakra are most often expressed by tearfulness, resentment, a sense of one’s own worthlessness and injustice of others.
Since ancient times, the spiritual mentors of the East have said that any physical illnesses are the result of problems on the subtle (spiritual and energy) plane. Therefore, traditional medicine is often powerless, and attempts to cure a person do not bring good results.
As for the fifth chakra, when it is contaminated, the thyroid gland first suffers. There may also be problems with the digestive and immune systems, diseases of the respiratory tract, stuttering and confused speech, excessive use of alcohol and drugs.
The reasons for the disruption of the fifth chakra
One of the common causes of energy exchange disturbance at the fifth center level is the fear of expressing one’s opinion, a sense of anxiety, and a feeling of guilt in front of others. Another indicator is the desire to restrain oneself and not to express one’s point of view. Lurking resentment, fear and anger do not pass unnoticed. Such negative thoughts regarding one's own right to speak out entail serious consequences on the energy, and then on the physical level.
The balance of the fifth chakra
Achieving a high level of development of the fifth center contributes to the acquisition of new knowledge due to the opportunity to look at life differently. All that entailed negative consequences disappears: restrictions that fetter consciousness, as well as the desire to cling to a certain point of view in order to maintain one's own ego. It is important to change the worldview, realize your right to express an opinion and stop being afraid of opposing other people's beliefs. But this process should go harmoniously. The highest level of development of the fifth center is freedom, creativity, the ability to think independently, going beyond social conditioning, a calm perception of a different worldview.
The opening of the vishudha chakra will entail significant changes in all areas of life. In addition to endless new ideas and ease, changes are taking place in relations with people. People around you will start to respect you. The fifth energy center is associated with the collective mind, so the purification and development of this chakra will certainly help to establish a connection with the outside world. It will be possible to develop self-confidence.
Another ability that opens is intuition. The blocks of the fifth center prevent you from hearing your inner voice, and cleansing will allow you to gain an amazing ability to understand what is happening at a deep level, to orient in difficult situations. A person gains the ability to remain calm and make decisions, not succumbing to impulses and emotional impulses. If there are any negative emotions (envy, anger or resentment), he manages to be above this. The ability to look at what is happening from the perspective of an observer is revealed. Fear and anxiety about the future disappear.
Vishuddha (chakra): how to develop?
Awareness of the problem is the first step towards solving it. Then you need to begin to act and clean the energy centers.
How to open the vishudhu chakra? The main steps are as follows:
- Breathing exercises.
- Yoga and other spiritual practices.
- Color meditation (contemplation, or visualization of blue).
- Revision of one’s own beliefs, liberation from stereotypes.
- Occupation by creativity.
- The development of communication skills.
Harmonization of the chakra through breathing exercises
One of the most important principles that make it possible to harmonize the state of energy centers is calm, measured breathing. It is important to concentrate on the rhythm and try to take deeper and slower breaths. Gradually, the level of anxiety and excitement will decline. Tensions and experiences give way to a state of peace. You can also imagine how, when you breathe in, pure light enters the body, and when you exhale, all negative energy and disease come out of the body. Visualization, supported by sensations, is very effective.
There is such a thing as chakra breathing. The execution technique is similar to the previous one. But when you inhale, you need to imagine that a pure blue glow enters through the thyroid gland, filling the center and purifying it, and with exhalation all the negative comes out in the form of dark spots. The brighter you can visualize the process of purification, the more effective meditation will be.
Thanks to regular breathing exercises, all centers will be balanced, including vishudha (chakra). Cleaning will help get rid of blocks and alien energy.
Contemplation and Visualization
Vishuddha is a chakra that has a sky-blue glow. To activate the fifth center, it is useful to contemplate this color. If it is not possible to spend time in nature on a clear sunny day and meditate while admiring the sky blue, you can find alternative options: a blue sheet of whatman paper, a picture. People with good imagination can visualize a heavenly shade with their eyes closed. During such meditation, it is important to get rid of all extraneous thoughts, turn off the internal dialogue, but without tension and effort. You just need to concentrate on the subject of contemplation and calm breathing.
More serious exercises are preferably performed under the guidance of a spiritual mentor. Improper meditations can hurt.
Means for awakening and balance
In addition to meditation and breathing exercises, which make up the technical side of work on energy centers, it is also important to consciously change your attitude to life.
- Find the strength to share beliefs and opinions with others. Try not to worry about how this or that point of view will be perceived. It is important to learn to conduct a calm dialogue with the outside world, without turning communication into struggle and confrontation.
- Give yourself a chance to be creative and do some kind of project that requires original ideas. In the course of execution, it is important to immerse yourself in the creative process without worrying about the outcome and results. Excessive concentration on benefits is a consequence of the influence of lower centers. Since the fifth chakra (vishudha) belongs to the highest, its opening will entail a feeling of freedom. Do not set a goal to create a masterpiece. The main thing is to start doing what you like, to express your true essence through creativity.
- Trying sometimes to distance oneself from what is happening and take an observer position. This will help develop the ability to objectively assess situations without being attached to certain beliefs and stereotypes. The worldview will be formed on the basis of various ideas about life. But this is only possible if it was possible to mentally abstract from what is happening and look at everything from the side.
- As for the fear of the audience, it needs to be curbed, but not suppressed. This is the energy to be used. A person who suppresses his anxiety and does not experience excitement during a performance will most likely find the audience boring. Excitement is the result of an overabundance of energy. It’s important to just learn how to manage it.
- To develop oratory skills.
- Also, everyone who thinks about how to restore the vishudha chakra should review their previous beliefs, and not only review, but also analyze. Perhaps most of them are imposed by society. By experimenting with different ideas, you can feel what effect each of them has on your worldview as a whole.
Symbol
Vishuddha is a chakra that is depicted as a lotus with sixteen petals. Each of them symbolizes one of the supernatural abilities available to man. These opportunities, called siddhas, are opened up by those who have chosen the path of spiritual enlightenment and are engaged in certain practices. There are 24 siddhs in total, but the remaining eight are available only to higher, divine beings.
Mantra
Mantras are combinations of various sounds, the pronunciation and singing of which allows you to tune to the desired frequency and catch the necessary vibrations. The throat chakra - vishudha - corresponds to the combination "ham", which translates as "I am." Singing a mantra will help get rid of blocks and open the way to self-realization and cognition.
Spiritual goals
Vishuddha is the chakra, which is the boundary between the lower centers and the higher. Overcoming these energy gates will help to rise to high levels of enlightenment and purity of consciousness.
The opening of the fifth center will allow you to freely interact with society, share your own ideas and inspire other people. Others also begin to analyze their own lives and look for new ways. The relationship of an individual with society contributes to the disclosure of hitherto unknown opportunities.