Vishuddhi, the fifth chakra in the human framework, translates to “purification.” The energy of this chakra is more refined than other chakras, and the physical body displays this with its narrow neck and throat. I have always believed it to be the most precarious of all the chakras.

There are delicate muscles known as the sternocleidomastoids in the neck. These are long, thin muscles that can incur stress, and when these muscles tighten, it causes pain and headaches. Care and movement of the neck is imperative, as this area is unprotected compared to the placement of other chakras