COLOR THERAPY In colour there is life. To understand this power, is living. Colour could very well be the most significant experience we take for granted. Look around its ever where, surrounding and embracing us. We interpret life as much through colour as we do shape, texture and sound. The truth is the power of the colour is the very essence of life.HISTORY » Some 2500 years ago, Pythagoras applied color light therapeutically « Color halls were used for healing in ancient Egypt, China and India * The pioneer of modern chromo therapy was Niels Finsen of Denmark in 1877 « he studied the possibility of assisting the healing of wounds with visible lightOur most important energy source is light, and the entire spectrum of colours is derived from light. Light flows through our eyes and triggers hormone production, which influences our entire complex biochemical system. This biochemical system then affects our being. And light does not travel alone. Light travels with other energies. Light consists of seven colour energies: RED, ORANGE, YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, INDIGO, VIOLET. Each colour is connected to various areas of our body and will affect us differently emotionally, physically and mentally. By learning how each colour influences us, we can effectively use colour to give us an extra boost of energy when we need it.BLUE © tronquility, love, loyalty, security, trust, intelligence © coldness, fear, masculinity GREEN © money, growth, fertility, freshness, healing © envy, jealousy, guilt Ui a luxury, ambition © mystery, moodiness TUS © spiritual, heating. protection, sophisticated © envy, femininity © glamorous, high tech, graceful, sleek RED @ love, energy, power, strength, passion, heat © anger. danger, waning oe ee compassion, sweet, playful (© weak femininity, immaturity © bgt snecpy son creaming, Intellect, hOPPY © iresponsibie. unstable ORANGE © courage, confidence. friendiiness, success ‘© ignorance, stuggishness © wealth, prosperity, valuable, traditional ® friendly, earth, outdoors, longevity, conservative © dogmatic, conservative dependable, flexible, crisp, conservative © dull, boring, conservative GRAY © security, retiobinty, intelligence, solid © gloomy, sad, conservative BLACK ‘® protection, dramatic, classy, formality © Geath, evil, mystery WHITE + goodness, innocence, purity, fresh, easy, cleanCOLOR THERAPY » According to action and effect of various color on the body, the color are divided in to two groups 1. Primary color 2. Secondary colorPRIMARY COLOR + Red » Blue » GreenSECONDARY COLOR *» ORANGE » VOILET » YELLOW * PURPLERED: RED is called “The Great Energizer” and “The Father of Vitality”. RED is warm, vital, heating. It loosens, opens up clogs, releases stiffness and constrictions. It is excellent for area that have become stiffened or constricted. RED is the first visible colour we see after the infra red band passed. It has many tendencies including the cellular growth and activities. It is therefore indicated for all colds sluggish or dormant conditions, : such as pneumonia, paralysis, arthritis, anaemia. Red causes a hamesionty to rents theRED: - VITALITY, COURAGE, SELF CONFIDENCE. ORANGE: Orange is the true colour of the sun. orange has a freeing action upon body and mind, relieving repression. Because is a blend of red and yellow, it combines physical energy with mental wisdom, inducing a transformation between lower physical reaction and higher mental response. Thus it is often referred to as “The Wisdom Ray” . Orange- joy and constructivity- animates like red, although different cures are effected by this ray. Included are inflammation of the kidney, gallstones, menstrual cramps, wet cough.ORANGE: Happiness, confidence, resourcefulness. YELLOW: YELLOW helps strengthen the nerve and the mind. It helps awakens mental inspiration and stimulates higher mentality. Hence it is an excellent colour for nervous and nerve- related condition or ailment. Yellow can be used for the condition of stomach, liver, and intestines. It helps the pores of the skin and aids scarred tissue in healing itself. Yellow is stimulating to the nervous system and the intellect. Typical diseases treated by the yellow are gas , constipation, diabetes, liver trouble, skin trouble. YELLOW: Wisdom, clarity, self esteem.GREEN: Most people associate blue with healing. Helps relax muscles, nerves and thoughts. Cleanses and balances our energy, to give a feeling of renewal, peace and harmony. Green is the colour of nature and earth. It is balance and harmony in essence and possesses a soothing influence upon both mind and body. It is neither relaxing nor astringent in its impact. In a more practical sense, green affects blood pressure and all conditions of the heart. It has both an energizing effect and a moderating or soothing effect. Green corresponds to the heart centre onthe physical plane and heals many illnesses of this nature, specially including heart troubles, decreasing and stabilizing blood pressure, ulcers, cancer, headaches, nervous disorders. GREEN: BALANCE, LOVE, SELF CONTROL. BLUE: One of the greatest antiseptic in the world. Blue light stop bleeding of the lungs, decreases fever, cur sore throats, give relief to most inflammation of the skin and gums, and can be used with infants for pain while teething. Blue is also used for goitre, measles, chickenpox, cuts, burns.Blue is cooling, electric, astringent. It helps in decreases fever, blue can have a sedative effect . it is a positive colour indicating loyalty. BLUE: KNOWLEGDE, HEALTH. INDIGO: It has been particularly beneficial in treating cataracts, glaucoma and various eye problems. Other use of indigo includes purification of blood and mind. Ear and nose complaints, diseases of lungs, asthma, mental complaints may be remedial through the use of indigo. INDIGO: INTUTION, UNDERSTANDING.VIOLET: This colour is an excellent remedy for neurosis, diseases of scalp, tumors, cerebrospinal meningitis, cramps, epilepsy. Violet animates and cleans the venous blood. Violet is truly the colour of divine spirit. Violet works only on the level of spirit . It generally not used for physical conditions. However some colour experts believe that it does provide nourishment to the cells in the upper brain and does have a link with the crown chakra. VIOLET: BEAUTY, CREATIVITY, INSPIRATION.TIME: RED: 5-10 min. more than 10 min. ORANGE: 5-15 min, with 15 min, used only for sinus patient. YELLOW: 15 min, as a nervous tonic 15 min. is ideal. SRE 5 min. this ‘is the only colour that canbe ap alied at such length. BLUE: 5-15 | MIN. never over exposed arround the head region. INDIGO: 5-25 min. for eye therapy usually 1-5 min. is. sufficient. VIOLET: 5-25 min.——___. , "Groundingand Come Kidne one spine, sense 0 smell Base of the spin z Urinary tract, Lower abdomen, Emotions, + enitals sexualit creulines, & y reproduction Stomach, liver, gall Sola lex: vt x + Dliext are bee bladder, pancreas Love, sense of Heart, lungs, responsibility thymus Physical and Throat spiritual communication ‘Throat, ears, mouth, hands Just above the center of the brow, middle of forehead understanding Eye, pineal glands Connection with universal energies, Crown of the head transmission of ideas and information Pituitary gland, the central nervous system and the cerebral cortexRED COLOR +» Properties ¥ Stimulates And Excites The Nerves Y Activates The Circulation Of The Body “ Red Acts As Counter Irritant « Disease Treated With Red Color v¥ Anemia ¥ Bronchitis ¥ Constipation Y Paralysis ¥ Physical DisabilityGREEN COLOR + Properties ¥ It give the cooling , smoothening and calming effect ¥ Acts on sympathetic nerves system v It is emotional stabilizer and pituitary stimulator Y It is sedative, muscle and tissue buildup » Treatment v Asthma v Bone disorder Y Heart condition (cardiac problem) ¥ Insomnia v Digestive disorderBLUE COLOR » Properties ¥ Promotes the growth ¥ Good for sleep ¥ Increases metabolism and build vitality ¥ Reduces the nerve excitement » Treatment ¥ Insomnia ¥ Chickenpox ¥ Colora ¥ epilepsyORANGE COLOR * Properties ¥ Stimulate the milk production after child birth ¥ Maintain BP ¥ Maintain Calcium metabolism of body ¥ Strengthen the lungs « Indication ~ Hyper and hypo thyroids ¥ Menstrual cycle ¥ Gout (metabolic disorder) “ Diabetics mellitusYELLOW COLOR » Properties ¥ It is excellent for nerve and brain ¥ Stimulating, cleansing and eliminating action for liver and lymph nodes ¥ It purifies blood stream and activated lymph system » Treatment v Constipation V Indigestion ¥ Kidney problem v Diabetics v pilesINDIGO COLOR » Properties ¥ Parathyroid stimulator ¥ Thyroid depressor “ Respiratory depressor ¥ It is homeostatic » Treatment ¥ Asthma ¥ Nose disorder ¥ Bronchitis ¥ PneumoniaVOILET COLOR » Properties ¥ Stimulate The Spleen ¥ Cardiac Depressor ¥ Nerve And Lymphatic Depressor ¥ Purified The Blood ¥ Maintain Potassium And Sodium Balance In Body » Treatment ¥ Bladder Disease And Kidney Problem ¥ Skin Problem v Epilepsy ¥ Tumor v Rheumatic Arthritis