Color Therapy
Ever wonder why you just can't part with some
old piece of clothing you've had far too long? It's probably because
it evokes in you some emotion that's comforting and that you feel
nurtured by!
Nature has provided us with a spectrum of beautiful colors to
nurture both body and spirit. In the physical body, color has
an effect on all body systems, affecting everything from blood
pressure and body temperature to muscular activity and the immune
system. The colors we choose supply a vital energy to our body
and spirit, boosting our health, self esteem and energy.
More noticeable to most people would be the effect of color on
our emotions and moods. It's often not a conscious choice we make
when we choose our clothing for the day, it's the "I feel like
this today" part of ourselves that we often let make this decision
for us, and this unconscious decision-maker is choosing as much
for the colors we need that day as for the style. And because
we choose colors that are attuned to our own energy state, this
may indicate behavioral tendencies. By being aware of color choices,
they may be used to remedy an imbalance we are experiencing.
Color and healing is not new to the 20th century; this art was
used in ancient times in the healing temples of Egypt, India,
Greece and China. To the ancient peoples, light and color had
a spiritual quality that was a source of inspiration as well as
healing. Many color therapists believe the colors of light influence
the personality, nature and growth of the soul, and contribute
to the energy field that surrounds each body. Each major color
has particular qualities that feed both the body and spirit, and
each color is related to energy centres, or chakras, of the body.
When you are viewing our garments and the fabric color choices,
refer back to this page for information on the benefits of the
colors you have chosen. And we hope that one of our garments will
be in your wardrobe for a long time to provide comfort and nurturing!
Red has a
stimulating action on the heart and circulatory system. It helps
you feel strong and energetic and is associated with vitality
and ambition.
Pink is a mixture of red
and white, and has a gentler action than red. It is emotionally
soothing and calming. It lessens feelings of irritation and
aggression. It lessens feelings of loneliness and discouragement
and helps us feel less burdened and more nurturing.
Orange strengthens digestion
and the immune system. It is a happy color, easing emotions
and boosting self -esteem. It creates enthusiasm for life. Orange
mixed with white creates tones of apricot and peach which are
good for emotional exhaustion.
Yellow strengthens the nervous
system. It makes you more clear-headed and alert. It is a happy
and uplifting color, allowing clear-thinking for decision making.
Yellow will help with an optimistic attitude!
Green helps to regulate
circulation. It is the color of the heart, both physically and
emotionally. It helps open the heart so we may be more empathetic
to those around us. It is often a color we are drawn to when
we are under emotional stress, because it promotes relaxation
and calmness and soothes the emotions.
Blue light has been shown
to lower blood pressure, is anti-inflammatory, and has pain-relieving
properties. Blue is very calming and cooling and is associated
with a higher part of the brain. It promotes mental control,
clear thinking and inspires creative thinking. Very dark blues
help us connect to our intuitive and feminine side. Purples
and violets have a purifying, antiseptic effect, and are physically
cooling.
Purples and violets
are also associated with a higher part of the brain, encouraging
intuition and feelings of being more connected psychically. It
is often worn for psychic protection. Purples and violets are
connected with many of your higher senses i.e., sensitivity, spirituality,
compassion and higher ideals. Like blue, these colors stimulate
creativity and inspiration.
White is the color of pureness, protection and peace. It
has a cleansing effect on the emotions and the spirit. It can
create space to think, but too much white is too cooling and isolating.
Black is associated with the
feminine nature of things, both comforting and protecting. It
gives an air of mystery to the wearer. Overwearing of black can
be too reserved and inhibiting. Mix with other colors! Gold, like
yellow, isenergizing, mentally stimulating and is associated with
power and abundance. It is associated with higher principles,
wisdom and understanding.
Brown is a stabilizing color,
helping you feel connected to the earth. It helps with being more
nurturing and supportive. Too much brown though can decrease your
feelings of self worth. Mix with other colors!
This is only a very brief description of how the major colors
affect you physically, emotionally and spiritually.
There are many good books
available if you would like more in-depth information about color
therapy.
