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Colour TherapyColour Therapy...
Colourful moods
"I'm
green with envy," "I saw red", "I'm feeling blue," "He turned purple
with rage," "She was pink with embarrassment" You may not have noticed,
but we often use colours to describe our moods and emotions. But
according to practitioners of colour therapy, the link between colours
and our moods and emotions goes deeper than that. They believe that not
only do colours affect our emotions, but they have healing properties.
According to them, every colour in the light spectrum vibrates at a
different frequency. The faster the vibration, the warmer the colour and
the slower the vibration, the cooler the colour. For instance, red is a
warm colour, while blue is cool.
This is not a new-fangled
theory, but one that has been practiced as far back in time as the
Egyptian civilization. In ancient Egypt, people often immersed
themselves in vats of coloured pigment as a curative measure. In ancient
times, there were great halls with coloured glass panels or windows
where people would stand and be bathed in the light that filtered in.
The practice of colour therapy
Followers
of this alternative method of healing emphasize that colour therapy
should only be performed by experts who know what colour or mixture of
colours is required for the cure of an illness. There are no standard
rules. Colours that work for one person need not necessarily be as
effective for another person. In addition, it is believed that
overexposure to certain colours can lead to side effects.
Colour therapy can be practiced in the following ways:
Coloured light bulbs and coloured glass windows can be used as part of the therapy.
Some therapists ask their clients to visualize colours under the effect of hypnosis.
Other
experts make suggestions about the colour of the food a person should
eat, the colour of his clothes and even the colour of his surroundings.
Solarized
water can be used as a healing tonic. In this method, purified water is
filled in a clear container of the presribed colour and left out in the
sun for a couple of hours. The sun's rays filter through the coloured
glass container and energize the water with the vibration of the
prescribed colour.
Colour properties
Red:
The
colour red represents vitality, creativity, energy and power. People who
favour the colour red are usually those that like to be in the
forefront where they can attract a lot of attention. They are often
quick to react and overemotional.
This colour helps to loosen
stiffness and restraints. It stimulates the release of adrenalin in the
bloodstream and causes haemoglobin to multiply. Hence, it results in
greater strength and energy and is good for treating anaemia and other
blood-related conditions. Red can also make you feel warmer, reducing
pain that comes from the cold. It also helps for people who are feeling
lethargic or depressed.
However, an excess of red can make a
person agitated and aggressive. While it may excite sexual passion, it
can also lead to anger and destructive behaviour. It is not recommended
to be used for people who have heart trouble or who have a nervous
disposition.
Orange:
Like red, orange is also an
energising colour. Used in moderation, it has a gentle warming effect.
It is useful in treating gallstones, digestive ailments, chest and
kidnet diseases and arthritis. It helps to lift the spirits of people
who are depressed, lonely, who feel hemmed in or who feel that their
lives lack direction. However, too much orange can lead to agitation
and restlessness like the colour red.
Yellow:
People
attracted to the colour yellow usually have sunny dispositions and are
good communicators who love to talk. Those who prefer the stronger
shades of yellow often tend to be arrogant or conceited, while those who
are drawn to the more pastel shades of yellow may be timid.
Yellow
stimulates the intellect and has a generally cheering effect. It has
been found to be useful in facilitating the digestive process and in
curing skin problems. However, like red and orange, it is not
recommended for people experiencing great stress. Overstimulation could
result in exhaustion and depression.
Green:
The colour
green represents balance, harmony and hope. People who favour the
yellower tones of green are usually adventurous in nature, while those
who prefer the bluer tones of green tend to be optimists. If green is
your colour, remember to add a little red or orange to your surroundings
to liven things up a little.
Green helps to calm frazzled nerves
and is good for people with heart conditions. It stimulates growth and
therefore helps to heal broken bones and facilitates the regrowth of
tissue. It is recommended for pregnant women to create a serene
atmosphere.
However, too much green can bring on a sense of
lethargy as the person settles into a state of tranquility almost
approaching stagnation. A person tends to become complacent as he does
not feel a sense of challenge or a need to strive towards any goal.
Blue:
Blue
is the colour of truth, nobility and serenity. It has a cooling,
soothing and calming effect. Blue-coloured clothes should be worn to
combat the heat in the summer. It helps for people who are feeling
frightened or flustered. Meditating on the clour blue before one sleeps
helps to ward off mightmares.
In the physical sense, blue is
useful in bringing down a fever. It helps to stop bleeding, is good for
burns and can cure a sore throat. It is recommended for people suffering
from shock, inflammation and nervous breakdowns. It is not advisable
for people with bad circulation.
However, blue can be calming to
the point of having a sedative effect. It can make a person passive and
easily led or taken advantage of. An overdose of blue can make you feel
cold, sad and depressed.
Indigo:
The colour indigo is
associated with the mysterious and the profound. People attracted to
this colour usually look beyond the surface of things. They are drawn to
higher things, sometimes even the occult.
Indigo stimulates the intellect. It gives a person a sense of courage, authority and inner calmness.
At
the physical level, indigo purifies the blood. It is useful in treating
diseases of the ear, nose and eyes and for sinus problems. It is also
used for curing varicose veins, diseases of the nervous system, boils
and ulcers, and skin disorders.
An excess of indigo can give you a headache and make you feel sleepy.
Violet:
Violet
is a very powerful colour and has strong links with creativity. It is
said that Leonardo da Vinci meditated upon it and that Beethoven had
violet curtains. Those drawn to this colour are often shy.
It is
useful in treating people who are excessively emotionally agitated. It
also helps compulsive eaters to calm down and control their compulsion
to eat.
The creative energy unleashed by this colour is often
too much to handle and if not channelized properly can make a person
feel quite ill. It is not advisable for clinically depressed
individuals.
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