n this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc explores the throat chakra (Vishuddha) — the energetic center of expression, authenticity, and refinement.

Rather than approaching the throat chakra as a mystical abstraction, Lauren presents it as a deeply practical bridge between the heart and the mind — where inner truth becomes outer speech.

You’ll learn:

The traditional symbolism of Vishuddha (ether element, blue color, seed mantra HAM)

How the throat chakra relates to the nervous system and vagus nerve

Signs of underactive and overactive expression

The connection between posture, neck tension, breath, and voice tone

The role of mantra, chanting, humming, and sound in regulation

Satya (truthfulness) and Right Speech in yogic philosophy

On- and off-the-mat practices to cultivate aligned communication

Shadow work prompts for authentic self-expression

How throat chakra work supports leadership and legacy

This episode is an invitation to refine how you speak — not to speak louder, but to speak clearly, kindly, and in alignment with your values.