The Throat Chakra is associated with the color blue and its Sanskrit name is Vissudha. Its symbol is represented by a lotus of sixteen petals. The 5th chakra is the realm of choice, will and self-expression. This lovely Fifth Chakra bracelet is made with memory wire, which means that it will fit most wrists--without the hassle of fasteners.
Every choice we make has a consequence. Sometimes, those consequences are “instant karma”, and we realize the power of our choices. When we say things like “it’s not my fault” or “I can’t help it”, we abdicate responsibility for our actions and responses. Ultimately, we are responsible for how we respond (or, in most cases, how we react). When we truly realize our personal power, we then feel the weight of personal responsibility. The fifth chakra is between the “head and heart”, so to speak, and faith is often the bridge that helps us reconcile logic and emotion. This is also the area of our speech and self-expression. When we learn to “speak up for ourselves” or “let our voice be heard”, we are operating out of the 5th chakra. Likewise, any obstruction to self-expression will affect the areas associated with the Throat Chakra.
The word chakra means wheel of light in the language of Sanskrit. The chakras are the body's internal energy centers, and are aligned vertically near the spine. Energy enters the body through the head (the heavens) and the base (the earth beneath). The seven chakras are vortex points where these forces mingle, with each producing a distinctive energy pattern. The purpose of the seven chakras is to absorb, transform, and distribute the body's internal energy, known by terms like prana, life force, or chi. Specific organs and body parts are associated with each chakra, as well as corresponding behavioral, emotional, and personality patterns. It's important to note that the chakras are in constant interplay, and can really only be separated intellectually.
The seven chakras are very much connected with physical, mental, and emotional development and health. In a healthy individual, all the chakras are balanced and energy flows freely and naturally through them. Similar to the principles of Feng Shui, energy can sometimes flow too strongly or too weakly, or be blocked entirely. If this happens in one or more chakras, there will be a corresponding distortion or disharmony, which affects patterns of health. Sometimes, chakras get "stuck" open or closed, and it's important to uncover the root of this state for energetic balance.