Everything is made up of electromagnetic energy vibrating at different frequencies that correspond to sound, light and color. If you pay close attention, you will find yourself drawn more to one color than another.
The energy vibration of that color is what
you need, at this moment, in order to improve and balance your emotional state.
Color research has shown that in human beings, both psychological and physical activity appear to
increase as the wavelength of light increases. Reds, oranges and yellows are naturally more stimulating to
us than greens, blues and purples.
Other research shows that blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates tend to increase most under yellow light, moderately
under orange, and less under red. They decrease most under black, moderately under blue, and minimally under green.
Traditional color wisdom dates back as ancient Egypt. In Indian philosophy, the seven colors of the rainbow are
associated with the seven chakras - energy centers - of the body. Each chakra is related to a specific psychological, physiological, and spiritual
functions.
There are numerous ways to heal and balance with color. A good rule of thumb is this: Energy follows thought. Where
we put our thoughts is where the energy goes. By concentrating on a particular healing color, the
visualization of that color will be projected. If we focus on a color, the energy emanates from our body and
begins to change the frequency that resonates with that particular color.
Color is also light. Light is split into different wavelengths vibrating at different speeds and different
frequencies. Objects that absorb all wavelengths of light and do not reflect any, are black. Objects that reflect
all wavelengths and do reflect anything, are white. Between black and white lies color.
Colors are wavelengths of energy that, to us, appear as color because of the potential and capabilities of the object
to either absorb or reflect the energy. This basic principle is how we experience color.
Color holds different properties.
Black - Absorbs or destroys negativity, grounding earthy energy, protection, magic
Blue - Healing, communication, creativity, peace, meditation, happiness, calm, truth
Green - Luck, fertility, prosperity, healing, money, friendship, growth, abundance
Red - Desires, sexual energy, passion, enthusiasm, strength
Yellow - Clairvoyance, will power, work issues, communication, optimism, inspiration
White - Purity, spirituality, humility
Color affects our aura and our energy. Each day of the week has a particular color associated with it that helps to balance and support a person's energy if they wear it.
Even a scarf or underwear can cause a positive effect.
Monday - Green
Tuesday - Red
Wednesday - Violet
Thursday - Blue
Friday - Yellow
Saturday - Indigo
Sunday - Orange
Chromotherapy, sometimes called color therapy or colorology, is an alternative medicine method. It is claimed that a therapist trained in chromotherapy can use color and light to balance energy wherever our bodies are lacking, be it physical, emotional, spiritual, or mental.
Chromotherapists claim a scientific basis for their practice, proposing that colors bring about emotional reactions in people. A standard method of diagnosis is the use of Luscher’s color test, developed by Dr. Max Luscher in the early 1900s. When performing chromotherapy, color and light is applied to specific areas and acupoints on the body. Because colors get associated with both positive and negative effects in color therapy, specific colors and accurate amounts of color are deemed to be critical in healing. Some of the tools used for applying colors are gemstones, candles, wands, prisms, colored fabrics, bath treatments, and colored glasses or lenses. Therapeutic color can be administered in a number of ways, but is often combined with hydrotherapy and aromatherapy in an attempt to heighten the therapeutic effect.
Practice your own color therapy just by adding more color in your life. If nothing else, your life will be a lot more colorful.
References (To view, roll mouse over the "References" heading; to hide, click on the heading)
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