The throat chakra is located in throat area and is the vortex of sound,
vibration and communication. Mantras, telepathy, and creativity are associated with this communications center.
There are numerous websites on sound and sound healing. Glen Velez, the creator of "Rhythms of the Chakras, drumming for the body's
energy centers", has a site that offers a sample of his compositions. Click on the
"A Rig Solo" for a sample of his music. Sound has long been used to heal.
Click here to link to
coloradohealthnet.org, a website offering healing sound on-line.
Following is a table listing the symbols and sounds associated with the throat chakra:
Throat Chakra Symbols, Sounds, and Associations
Lotus Symbols: There are sixteen lotus petals, one for each of the
sixteen Sanskrit vowels, and a triangle pointing down. Within the triangle is a white circle representing
the full moon and within the full moon is a white elephant. Above the bija or seed symbol are Sadasiva,
the three-eyed, ten-armed and five-faced form of Shiva, and Gauri, Shiva's consort.
Sadasiva is sitting on a white bull and wearing a tiger skin.
Sanskrit Name and Meaning: Vishuddha - purification
Location: throat
Element: Akasha (sound)
Parts of the Body: thyroid, parathyroid, shoulders, neck,
arms, hands
Malfunction: sore throat, stiff neck, hearing problems,
thyroid problems, colds
Bija sound: Hang
Petal Sounds: Ang, Äng, Ing, Ïng, Ung, Üng,
Ring, RÏng, Lring, LrÏng, Eng, Aing, Ong, Aung, Ang, Ahang
Animals: elephant, bull, lion
Yoga Path: Mantra yoga
Incense: frankincense, mace, benzion
Minerals: aquamarine, celestite, turquoise
Deities: Saravati, Ganga, the Muses, Nabu, Brigit, Apollo, Hermes,
Seshat
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