If you’re familiar with spiritual work or the energetic realms you will already know of the term “Chakra” and how these powerful spinning wheels of light can impact our energy, emotions, life, and business.

Let’s dive into our most used and easily blocked centre of the subtle body – The Throat.

How can we enhance our self-expression through nurturing this centre?

We all have a unique way of expressing ourselves. For some of us it is the way we carry ourselves with grace, for others it is in our eclectic love of interior styling or quirky fashion sense. It can be our ‘stamp’ that identifies us instantly, our humour, our particular writing style, musical taste and all the things in-between. Brands too have easily recognisable style, tone or voice which expresses a product or service to an audience.

The way in which we express ourselves directly relates back to our fifth centre in the Energetic Body system, the Throat Chakra. Think communication, belief systems, authenticity and standing in our power.

Serving as the bridge between the upper and lower chakras the Throat Chakra has an enormous role in our ability to communicate efficiently with tact, diplomacy, authenticity, and truth.

It is from here that our Heart and Mind work together to bring our divinely guided ideas and truest self to the fore, so that we may show up in all areas of our life.

So how does this imbalance show up?

Have you ever noticed the niggles in the back of your throat when you have been asked to do something that makes you uncomfortable, yet you say yes? (when you mean NO). Perhaps the thought of public speaking makes your voice shaky as the FEAR of how you might be perceived by others impacts your ability to communicate and articulate clearly, as it does for so many of us? Do you notice the need to clear your throat when trying to communicate a boundary to a boss or family member? Do you swallow a lot when you are with someone who you don’t agree with, yet fear speaking your thoughts or alternative view on a subject? 

These types of interactions can easily block or alter the frequency of our throat chakra, slowing it down or creating dis-ease (both unease & disease) in the physical body, if we cannot remove or clear out the blockages.

As someone who works with a lot of clients in the field of energy, I see firsthand this playing out in people’s lives. An easy example of this are teachers, who use their voice all day long, communicating instructions, coordinating students, other teachers, and parents. Their ability to assertively and concisely deliver information, as well as their ability to encourage and empower others with enthusiasm are all positive expressions of this centre. Yet, with excess use it causes fatigue (exhaustion) in the throat (in this profession especially). Constantly giving output from this centre can imbalance the throat and illnesses can develop, such as a hoarse/sore throat, laryngitis, swollen glands, thyroid problems and many more. The Throat Chakra can also become unbalanced due to maintaining protocols, policies and curriculum that require compliance, when perhaps they personally have differing views and suppress them to fit a department mould.

Sometimes it’s our deep-rooted subconscious beliefs that can impact our expressive centre, this is so common in business too. Not feeling like we are worthy of others’ time and attention. Perhaps growing up there was a lack of encouragement or support from parents or family. This makes us feel (and play) small not wanting to attract limelight from a FEAR of being seen, a childhood wound linked with negative and suppressed emotions. It can be foundational beliefs like religion or other family values that don’t align with us in adulthood yet continue to impact our chakras. Not being able to really speak to your beliefs if they are in opposition to others can damage your Throat Chakra. 

It is possible to move through emotions, walk with fear and stop blocking energy with support from the right people, techniques, or practitioners.

Recently I supported a musician, singer songwriter through some of these blocks that have been transformational. When she first came to me, she was struggling with a lot of throat and ear issues and feeling blocked in her ability to express her voice through song. There were many trapped emotions, limiting foundational beliefs, a lack of confidence, indecisiveness, and blocked feelings at play. These were impacting not just her musical expression, but close relationships and her ability to be her true authentic self without fear of judgement. It was through many energy and reiki sessions we broke down the blocks and identified the limiting thoughts. We cleared out emotions, bringing this centre back into balance and alignment. She noticed an audible “crack” of her voice during a rehearsal for a performance after one session and it was that exact release and shift that began the overall healing. Opening the creative flow to complete an album and stand in her power, unapologetically.  It was a POWERFUL leap forward. She was able to fully show up in her most expansive expression when it came time for the final stage performance.

It is possible to clear the blocks and nurture the Throat Chakra both personally and professionally.

For many women in business, it can be difficult to trust ourselves, take aligned action, maintain boundaries and express our truth in what we do. Negative expressions like competition, comparison and lack of confidence can steal our joy and whack this chakra out of balance as all of the above impacts it.

It’s through cooperation and collaboration that we can strengthen our fifth energy centre. By working with others on projects, campaigns, and mutually aligned visions, we are able to increase the flow of creativity and vitality in this Chakra individually and collectively. Have you ever noticed how well ideas flow in a collaborative setting? Where we all bring different gifts and talents to the table. Working in cooperation breeds unity for a common goal or purpose in alignment with a positively expressed Throat Chakra!

Creating community with other like-minded souls, brings out the best in us, drives us to be better versions of ourselves and challenges us to think in a more expansive way.  The energy that is created in a group setting is an underrated force in business.  We all have the ability and opportunity to build connection and collaboration through group cooperation. This is why I love working within a Wellness Studio Collective, as there are many practitioners all driven by a common desire for soulful wellbeing and holistic healthcare options. 

In Life and Business, we always face CHOICE. CHALLENGE. CHANGE. These are the main lessons of this chakra.

The three C’s of the Throat Chakra highlight where we can work with this energy for the highest good of our business and the collective:

• Choose to make aligned choices and set firm boundaries, while upholding your integrity and vision. 
• Challenge the status quo with ideas and collaborations that draw out your true expression and joyful soul. 
• Change by ever evolving personally and in business, keeping the fire and desire of creativity flowing.

Once we can embody the three C’s we can quickly identify when something is out of balance. There are many techniques and practices that can be used to support healing and imbalance of this area. As an energy healer I highly recommend this kind of work, though there are many different modalities out there, choosing one that aligns to you is imperative.

How can we enhance our expression through nurturing and supporting this energy centre?

By nourishing yourself through some of the practices or techniques below, you are encouraging openness and supporting your full expression of the Throat. 

• Singing, chanting, mantra or affirmations all increase sound and frequency in this centre.

• Using crystals such as sodalite, kyanite, turquoise and quartz can encourage clear communication, help to balance, promote self-expression, and bring clarity.

• Essential oils which align to this particular chakra: lavender to soothe overactivity, chamomile to calm and restore, jasmine to ease emotions allowing energy to flow freely or to heal a hoarse voice. 

• Breath work can enhance flow of prana/life force energy in the physical and subtle body, strengthening respiratory and oxygenating our entire system. 

• Practices like Yoga can help move stuck emotions here also, especially Lion pose as it is working for clear hearing, speech, and communication.

• Incorporating the colour BLUE into your life or wardrobe, will help to balance, calm, and create positive flow allowing for empowered communication.

By supporting your energy centres to work in harmony with the flow of universal energy, you can take aligned action, identify and release blockages, connect with others and yourself more easily. Continue creating community with collaboration and communicating through your soul’s true expression with integrity and grace. 

Life and Business flows together, especially when we are in balance and harmony with our Chakra System, an energetic body.  What is yours telling you?

I’d love to know if you can relate to topics mentioned in the blog either in business or life? Let me know your takeaways on my latest post at @pure_mana_energy and let’s keep the energetic conversation going.

Find out more about how to work with Alicia at www.thirdspacewellness.com.au and stay connected with via Instagram @pure_mana_energy