Color Therapy
olor harmony dates back to ancient China where it was believed that colors were associated with compass points, hence, color theory plays a big part of feng shui . The idea is that color plays a vital role in everything we do and can put us in the mood for action, rest, thought, tranquility and numerous other emotional, physical and psychological feelings. There are several popular schools on the meaning of colors and how they impact our daily lives. What colors we chose for clothing, cars, houses, furnishings and accessories play a vital role in how we think and act. You can listen to your intuition in these matters of choosing colors or you can hire a trained professional for guidance.
The healing form:
Color therapy is usually part of any feng shui study, but there are color therapy professionals who have been trained to analyze your lifestyle and develop a "color positive scheme" that helps you live life more fully and harmoniously.
The importance of color in multisensory rooms designed for the elderly and disabled children and adults is being recognized and imported from Europe to the U.S. Snoezelen (SNOO-zuh-len)™ rooms are being built into nursing homes to help patients relax, become peaceful and, at the same time, alert to their surroundings.
The following is a brief overview of what the colors of the spectrum translate to:
- Red - hot, stimulating, energetic, life-force;
- Orange - joy, happiness, warmth, sensuality, pleasure;
- Yellow - warmth, intellect, cleaning, self-esteem, confidence;
- Green - cooling, balance, growth, prosperity, birth, healing;
- Turquoise - higher heart, creative, unconditional love, respect;
- Blue - calming, cooling, relaxing, wisdom, restful, open, unity;
- Violet - meditation, intuition, wisdom, higher mind, power, emotional release;
- White - purity, softness, radiance, innocence, spirituality.
By using the correct colors in your life, physical and emotional ailments can be overcome or eliminated.
