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Throat Chakra… it’s a funny chakra, isn’t it? What does it mean? 

About 15 years ago, it was setting in that my toddler had a disability, he is nonverbal autistic. I was heartbroken for him. So my mom called a pastor. If you know our family, this is funny. My parents didn’t follow organized religion, referring to God, still, as God-Allah-Buddha. So the pastor walks into my home and sits down, and asks, “What is your relationship with God?”

I replied, “To be honest, I’m pissed! God had all these beautiful babies, and he’s passing out voices, and he skipped mine!”
Without hesitation, the pastor said, “He didn’t skip your baby. He CHOSE your baby. And He chose you to be his mother and to be his Voice!” 

In an instant, my heart filled with such a passion, such purpose, it flowed up to my collar bone, into my throat, and activated my voice. Until then, if you had said, speak publicly, I would’ve had a panic attack! But from then on, my heart was so full, so purposeful, I felt it bursting up to my collar bone, like I mention in class, it had no choice but to activate my throat and my voice! I became an advocate, a teacher, a public speaker, and when I’m asked for a speech, I say, “I can’t give you one… I just get out there and let me heart overflow into my words.” 

To me, THIS is the meaning of the THROAT CHAKRA. 

What fills your heart so much, up to your collarbones, that it overflows and gives you voice? What is your voice? 

And, Charlie, now 18-1/2, still short on words, long on personality! The love of my life. The reason for all my words! ♥️♥️♥️

Become autism-aware…

The latest research in 2023 from the CDC shows that one in 36 children is now diagnosed with autism. This is an increase from one in 44 children two years ago. And in comparison, the prevalence of diagnosed autism was about 1 in 2,500 in the early 1970s, when I was a kid.

About 25–30% of autistic individuals are nonspeaking or minimally speaking.

Be sure to come check out class with me at the Yoganest Venice! (check my schedule page for details)! Now through March 14th, I’ll be teaching this Throat Chakra. And you can hear my playlist for this class, all about the voice on my spotify page! As always, new theme, new flow, new tunes, every two weeks! 😉 See ya on the mat!

 

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Kristina Bant • Yoga Ambassador Instrctr to Athletes • Retreats (@kristinabantyoga)

Autism advocate, yoga ambassador & instructor & health coach based in Venice Beach. athlete. wellness-activist. Specializing in longevity & recovery from injury.