Colours That Heal and Nurture!

COLOURS THAT HEAL AND NURTURE
(1)     Feeling down? Going through a low phase of energy? If Dev Vasishtha, astro scientist at
Amatrra Spa at The Ashok, is to be believed, colour therapy can solve your problems. Colour has
a profound effect at all levels : physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Once a problem is
diagnosed, he prescribes a particular colour. Here’s a guide to the world of healing colour.
(2)     Red: This colour is associated with vitality and ambition and is for people suffering from low
energy or lethargy. However, it is also associated with anger and aggression and so should
be used with some caution.
(3) Orange: This joyous colour frees and releases emotions and alleviates feelings of self-pity.
It stimulates the mind, renews interest in life and is a wonderful antidepressant.
(4)     Yellow: The bright colour connotes a happy note. Since the colour also represents clarity of
mind, it is usually prescribed to those who are in a confused state of mind. It promotes good
judgement and is also associated with celebration. It builds self-confidence and encourages
optimism. People suffering from depression should wear yellow clothes and a yellow sapphire.
(5)     Blue: Cool like the deep sea which perhaps explains why even a short break to a sea destination
can have a soothing effect, this shade is associated with the higher parts ofthe mind. Light and
soft blue, makes us feel quiet and protected from all the pressures of life. Blue also cu~es .
insomnia. It inspires mental control, clarity and creativity.
(6)     Black: A mysterious colour associated with silence and the uncharted, black can also prevent
us from growing and changing. But to be protected from black magic and to ward offthe evil eye,
people wear black.
(7)     Green: The colour represents Mercury and is related to the nervous .system, When people go
through a low phase, Vasishtha usually asks his patients to wear green clothes and take lots of
green vegetables. Green has a strong affinity with nature, helping us connect with others and ,
the natural world. It also gives us a sense of empathy. We instinctively look for it when under
stress or when experiencing emotional trauma. It creates a feeling of comfort and relaxation.
(8)     White: The all time favourite colour stands for peace. It reflects calmness of mind and
symbolises a state of fitness and creativity. This colour, is for those who waver while making
decisions or those who .are on the verge of a mental breakdown. “Wearing pearls also helps,”