E58: Speak Your Truth with the Throat Chakra

Free Throat Chakra Meditation + Full Show Notes + Video available at: www.valerielavignelife.com/58 [00:58] Find me on Instagram& Facebook! [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 Amazing Chakra BOOK: Eastern Body Western Mind by Anodea Judith [12:34] Evaluating Your Throat Chakra Health Signs of Throat Chakra Deficiency: Trouble putting words together Weak, airy, pinched voice Shy and/or self-conscious; the need to hide Fear of being humiliated Lack of mind body awareness/connection Difficult communicating feelings inside Trouble initiating conversations Signs of Throat Chakra Excess: Uses talking as a defense or to stay in control Controls conversations Displaced rage, excess words/talking as a way to get rid of energy Fast talking Lots of talking with little content; lengthy stories/descriptions Signs of a Balanced Throat Chakra:  The ability to communicate your truth accurately  The ability to approach life effectively and creatively Good communication skills: in both self-expression + listening Pleasant voice with natural rhythms, tones, and volume Balance between listening and speaking in conversations 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 BOOK: The Healing Energies of Music by Hal A. Lingerman [37:10] Lessons Learned Free Throat Chakra Meditation here!