Color Therapy

Colours are part of the universe, our planet and thus all of us. Colours have been used by healers for centuries and we too, can bring greater harmony into our lives by applying the properties of colours to our lives. Colours can help in harmonising the body and mind and in our living spaces. Here are a few time-tested colour healing tips which can be applied in our daily lives:

• If you have a busy day coming up and you need to feel energized, wear orange. This colour helps boost creativity and give you that extra burst of energy.
  
• If you desire to give off an air of power and strength, wear black.
  
• Yellow helps improve memory, try studying by writing your notes on a yellow pad. Or put some thing yellow in your child’s study room eg a cushion, painting or paint one wall yellow.
  
• If you desire total relaxation at the end of a long day and want to soak in the tub, bring in shades of green into the bathroom.
  
• Got a fussy eater at home? Bright colors such as red, orangeand yellow have been proven to stimulate the nervous system and increase your appetite. Choose food in these colours or serve food in plates of red, orange or yellow.
  
• Pink has been proven to be an appetite suppressant, wear shades of pink while dieting.
  
• Blue reflects a calm, restful and relaxing environment. Tints of blue will make a room appear more spacious and pale blue ceilings, such as a faux sky with clouds, are soothing especially in the bedroom promoting better sleep.
  
• White implies purity, cleanliness, spaciousness and innocence. White rooms tend to be very dramatic and create a feeling of quiet luxury. A master bedroom with large amounts of white could become your oasis from a hectic world.
  
• Brown is an effective grounding colour. On days when you feel a little spacey or lacking in focus, wearing brown will help you focus on practical matters.