10 Ways to Find Your Voice

Opening the throat chakra, or Vishuddha, is essential for clear communication, self-expression, and speaking your truth.

Healthy Communication.

Practice speaking mindfully and authentically in your daily interactions. Honest, respectful conversations can help you tap into your true voice and expression.

Breathing Exercises. (Pranayama)

Practice breathing techniques like the Three Part Breath to strengthen and stimulate the throat chakra.

Meditation.

Meditate while focusing on your throat and voice. Visualize a bright blue light, which is the color associated with this area, to expand and clear blockages.

Affirmations.

Repeat affirmations that resonate with you, such as:

"My voice is strong, clear, and authentic."

"It is safe for me to share my ideas and opinions."

A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song."

~ Maya Angelou

Sing or Hum.

Singing, humming, or even simply speaking out loud with intention can activate and stimulate the vocal cords to release stagnant energy.

Aromatherapy.

Essential oils like eucalyptus, lavender, and peppermint are great for activating the throat chakra. Diffuse them or apply a diluted version to your throat area for balance and relaxation.

Journaling & Writing.

Expressing your thoughts and emotions through journaling helps clear communication blockages. This practice nurtures self-expression, and fosters clarity.

Consume Blue Foods.

Eating naturally blue foods like blueberries, blackberries, and blue grapes, and drinking herbal teas such as chamomile or peppermint can also balance and energetically support your throat chakra.

Chanting and Mantras.

The sound "HAM" is associated with the throat chakra. Repeating this mantra helps vibrate the energy in the area of the throat.

Neck & Shoulder Stretches.

Release physical tension by doing neck rolls, shoulder shrugs, or yoga poses like Fish Pose or Shoulder Stand. These poses open up the throat area, allowing for better energy flow.

Jennifer Gardner is a wife and mother of two girls. She loves being creative with the ladies of Women2Women Michigan Magazine.