# The throat chakra (Vishuddha)

> The throat chakra (Vishuddha) in yoga tradition: where it sits, its colour (blue), its themes, and the crystals traditionally linked with it.

URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/chakras/throat
Updated: 2026-10-30

Vishuddha, meaning 'especially pure' in Sanskrit, is the fifth of the seven main chakras in modern yoga tradition. It is placed at the throat, shown as blue, and linked with honest expression, listening and communication.

## At a glance

|  | Throat chakra |
| --- | --- |
| Sanskrit name | Vishuddha ('especially pure') |
| Position | The throat |
| Colour | Blue |
| Element | Ether (space) |
| Seed sound (bija) | HAM |
| Themes | Honest expression, listening and communication |

## Where the idea comes from

Chakras ('wheels') come from Hindu and Buddhist tantric texts, where the number and details vary. The familiar seven chakras with rainbow colours come largely from Sir John Woodroffe's 1919 book The Serpent Power and later Western writers. We share the system as tradition and a tool for reflection, not as anatomy or medicine.

## Crystals for the throat chakra

Stones usually matched with Vishuddha share its colour: [Sodalite](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/sodalite), [Amazonite](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/amazonite), [Blue lace agate](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/blue-lace-agate), [Aquamarine](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/aquamarine) and [Lapis lazuli](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/lapis). Many people place one on the body during a lying-down meditation, or keep it on a desk as a reminder.

## A simple practice

Hum, chant or sing; journal what you have been meaning to say.

Some people chant the seed sound HAM softly for a few breaths. Ten quiet minutes is plenty.

## Colour around the home

Using blue in candles, cloths or flowers is a gentle way to bring the throat chakra's themes into a room. Our [candle colour guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/guides/candle-colour-meanings) lists traditional meanings.

## Questions

**What colour is the throat chakra?**

Blue.

**Where is the throat chakra?**

At the throat, in modern yoga tradition.

**Which crystals go with the throat chakra?**

Sodalite, Amazonite, Blue lace agate, Aquamarine and Lapis lazuli.

**What element is the throat chakra?**

The throat chakra is linked with ether (space) in modern chakra tradition. Each of the seven main chakras is given an element, rising from earth at the root to more subtle elements higher up. People sometimes use this in meditation, picturing the element while focusing on the chakra's position.

**What is the seed mantra for the throat chakra?**

The seed (bija) mantra for the throat chakra is HAM. In yoga tradition it is chanted slowly on the out-breath, feeling the sound resonate, often for a few minutes. A [singing bowl](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/how-to-use/singing-bowls) can be used alongside it to set a calm pace.

**What incense is used for the throat chakra?**

Modern practice pairs the throat chakra with fresh scents such as eucalyptus, sage and peppermint. These pairings are modern tradition, chosen by mood and colour. Burn incense in a ventilated room on a heatproof holder. Browse our [incense](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/collections/incense) and [incense guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/guides/incense-types-explained).

**What is an affirmation for the throat chakra?**

A traditional-style affirmation for the throat chakra is "I speak my truth with kindness." Say it slowly a few times, perhaps holding a blue stone or sitting quietly. Affirmations are a reflective practice, not a treatment. See [crystals for the throat chakra](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/chakras/throat).

## Related

- [Root chakra](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/chakras/root)
- [Sacral chakra](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/chakras/sacral)
- [Solar plexus chakra](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/chakras/solar-plexus)
- [Heart chakra](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/chakras/heart)
- [Third eye chakra](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/chakras/third-eye)
- [Crown chakra](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/chakras/crown)
- [All seven chakras](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/chakras)

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