Visuddha - The Throat Chakra

Sanskrit Name: Visuddha
Also known as: throat center
Location along spine: throat
Associated Element: Ether
Associated Color: Blue
Associated Body Part: thyroid, vocal chords, neck
Associated Gemstones: Turquoise, Aquamarine, Azurite, Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Blue Tourmaline, Amber, Kunzite, Lepidolite, Blue Obsidian, and Petalite.
Associated Musical Note: G
Concerns: communication, self-expression, faith
When in balance: creative, inspired, independent, truthful
When in imbalance: self-righteous, secretive, evasive