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LIGHT THERAPY

Intensity
10,000 lux
14
15 – 30
minutes
Distances 5000 lux
(inches) 22

40 – 60
minutes
32 2500 lux

120 – 180
minutes
COLOR THERAPY
COLOR THERAPY

Chromotherapy, sometimes called color


therapy, colorology or cromatherapy
balance the body’s energy centers or chakras
Imbalance, is rectified with color therapy
COLOR THERAPY

spectrum of colors is derived from sunlight


each color vibrates at a different frequency
The vibrations of colors transmit energy, which is
used to balance the body’s energy centers or
chakras.
COLOR THERAPY- ORIGIN

Swiss psychologist, Max Luscher- colour test


Effect of on autonomic nervous system
Pure red – sympathomimetic
Blue - parasympathomimetic
COLOR THERAPY - ORIGIN

prevalent thousands of years ago and can be traced


back to Ancient Egypt and Greece.
In India, ancient Indian scriptures, such as
Atharvana Veda, speak of color healing that occurs
with the rays of the sun.
Ayurveda affirms the healing powers of colors. 
COLOR THERAPY

The Energy of Color


Color is energy.
enhance and balance the physical, emotional and
spiritual state of a person.
Harmonious, soothing colors and color
combinations - promote health and inner harmony,
key triggers for healing.
COLOR THERAPY

The Energy of Color


impacts our mood, health, and thought process.
awareness to the energy of color - transform our
pattern of health and well being.
mood-enhancing properties - improve overall quality
of life.
COLOR THERAPY
The Color-Mood Connection

 energy translated into color by photoreceptors - cones.


 direct influence on our thoughts, moods and behaviors

RED– It represents vitality, creativity, energy and power.


Excess of red can make a person agitated and aggressive.

ORANGE– It is an energizing color with a gentle warming


effect. It helps to uplift the spirits of people who are
depressed.

YELLOW– It stimulates the intellect and has a cheering


effect.
The Color-Mood Connection

GREEN– It represents balance, harmony, and hope. It helps


to calm nerves and create a serene atmosphere.

BLUE– It represents truth, nobility, and serenity. Blue colored


clothes should be worn to beat the summer heat. Too much of
blue can induces sadness and depression.

INDIGO– It stimulates the intellect, while also instilling


courage, authority and calmness.

VIOLET– It represents creativity. It is useful in treating people


who are emotionally agitated.
Colors and Chakras

The Red Energy governs Root Chakra.

The Yellow Energy governs spleen Chakra.

The Orange Energy governs the Solar Plexus Chakra.

The Green Energy governs Heart Chakra.

The Blue Energy governs Throat Chakra.

The Indigo Energy governs Brow Chakra.

The Violet Energy governs the Crown Chakra.


Alleged meaning of colors
Color Chakra Chakra Alleged function Associated system
location

Red First Base of the spine Grounding and Survival gonads, kidneys, spine, sense
of smell

Orange Second Lower abdomen, Emotions, sexuality Urinary tract, circulation,


genitals reproduction

Yellow Third Solar plexus Power, ego stomach, liver, gall bladder,
pancreas

Green Fourth Heart Love, sense of responsibility Heart, lungs, thymus

Blue Fifth Throat Physical and spiritual Throat, ears, mouth, hands
communication

Indigo Sixth Just above the Forgiveness, compassion, Eye, pineal glands
center of the understanding
brow, middle of
forehead
Violet Seventh Crown of the Connection with universal pituitary gland, the central
head energies, transmission of ideas nervous system and the
and information cerebral cortex
INDICATION

asthma,
arthritis,
nervous and mental disorders,
depression,
eating disorders,
skin diseases,
digestive ailments,
blood and circulation problems,
fevers,
rheumatism,
shock,
paralysis,
multiple sclerosis,
cancer and Aids.
Modus Operandi of Color Therapy

Colors possess healing properties.


assists in restoring the balance.
interacts with the human energy system
brings about a balance in the physical, emotional, mental
and spiritual conditions.
maintain the vibrations of the body at the required
frequency, which brings about harmony and good health.
using colors to uplift our thinking induces a sense of well
being that restores equilibrium in the body.
activate a particular organ, gland and system in the body.
Each organ has a specific color to activate it.
The Practice of Color Therapy
Color gazing:
Gazing at a blue light - lower blood pressure by calming the
autonomic nervous system, while red light - increases blood
pressure.
Proper use of colors help to heal ailments.
Colored glass panels, colored light bulbs are used.
People feel good by wearing colors that has a positive impact on their
moods.
The use of pleasant colors in the surroundings also has a beneficial
effect.
Solarised water is capable of energizing the body. The Sun’s rays are
made to pass through a colored glass bottle containing water, for 6-8
hours. The energized water rejuvenates the body after consumption.
Color Visualization:
Visualize yourself bathed in the colors you wish and
allow it to create a positive impact in your body.
Color Breathing:
 done in a ‘lying down’ or ‘sitting’ position.
 Look at the colors that appeal to you.
 Select the color that best appeals to you and
visualize it entering your body.
 
Color Meditation
Hold your attention to one color that you are drawn
to, and meditate on this color.
Other tools used for color healing include
Gemstones, Candles, and Prisms etc.
It forms a link between our physical bodies and the
finer forces of vibrations.
takes to higher levels of consciousness leading to
spiritual growth.
 
THANK YOU

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