"Honest, open communication is the only street that leads us into the real world… We then begin to grow as never before. And once we are on this road, happiness cannot be far away.” – John Joseph Powel

The Throat Chakra – Vishuddhi in sanskrit – translates as “pure,” or “purification.” The Throat Chakra seeks authenticity in communication and authenticity in expression… pure authenticity.

Before we begin, take a moment to bring your attention to your throat.

"Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside awakens." – Carl Jung

The Heart Chakra – Anahata in sanskrit – translates as “unstruck,” “unhurt,” or “unbeaten”, and is located exactly where you’d think: within your spine, at the center of your chest.

Community and connection heal. What benefits the whole, benefits the individual. The phrase “it takes a village” couldn’t be truer. Community and connection heal because it reminds us that no one is alone in this life. We are all trying to navigate as best we can and no one is immune to needing help and support from time to time.

There is a reason we experience these cycles during this time of year, and there is a call for each of us to tap in and listen to our body’s wisdom and modify our routines or our approaches towards ourselves during this time. There are also holistic approaches that have been passed down from the ancient science of Ayurveda which can create ease and more enjoyment as you redefine what your body is needing and craving during this season.