Chromotherapy - Can You Heal with Light and Colour?
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Chromotherapy also known as colour therapy is a healing modality dating back thousands of years from the ancient cultures of India, China and Egypt that used coloured lights as a therapeutic tool to balance energy, heal the body and create a sense of physical, mental and emotional well-being. Nowadays it is still popular and is often associated with conventional medicine.
The belief behind it is that each colour of light has a specific vibration and frequency that resonates with our body energy chakras and can affect our emotional and physical states. Each colour has a specific wavelength and energetic quality.
Which colour do you need?
Chromotherapy is a perfect blend of ancient traditions with modern practices that uses light to heal. While more scientific research is needed to fully support its therapeutic effects many people report having positive benefits and often are used in combination with conventional medicine.
Red light is linked to the root chakra located at the base of the spine which controls our feeling of grounding, stability and security. Red light is associated with energy, stimulation and warmth. It stimulates circulation, vitality and increases energy helping combat fatigue.
Orange is linked to the sacral chakra governing creativity, emotion, expression and pleasure. The light is a mix of physical energy of red and happiness of yellow and believed to help balance emotions and be more spontaneous and playful.
Yellow is linked to the solar plexus chakra governing all things related to self-confidence, clarity and focus stimulating the mind, increasing mental alertness and overall sense of wellbeing.
Green is linked to the heart chakra associated with love, compassion and emotional stability. Green light is the light of nature, balance, harmony and is used to promote relaxation and alleviate stress.
Blue is linked to the throat chakra and governs self expression and communication. Blue light has a cooling effect on the body and is often use to alleviate physical and emotional discomfort. It is associated with tranquility, calmness and relaxation.
Indigo is linked to the third-eye chakra and governs intuition, spirituality and wisdom. It is often used to deepen meditation practices.
Violet is linked to the crown chakra and governs inspiration, transformation and spiritual connectivity. This colour is used to feel at peace and promote spirituality.
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