emotional and physical benefits of individual colours
white
on an emotional level the colour white can help to:
- stimulate feelings of calmness, focus and balance
- awaken creativity
- improve general feelings of well‑being
on a physical level the colour white can help to:
- promote holistic healing of the mind and the body
- generally re‑balance our natural energy flow
violet
on an emotional level the colour violet can help to:
- stimulate feelings of being more wise, conscious and knowledgeable
- enhance feelings of peace, tranquility, selflessness and universal love
- increase spiritual awareness and a deeper understanding of life
on a physical level the colour violet can help to balance the pineal gland which regulates melatonin levels and circadian rhythm
influencing functions relating to:
- sleep and wake patterns, the central nervous system, reproductive hormones, white blood cells and the natural healing process of the body
indigo
on an emotional level the colour indigo can help to:
- stimulate feelings of being more perceptive, imaginative and interpretive
- enhance inspiration and intuition
- improve concentration and focus giving you accurate interpretation and clarity of vision
on a physical level the colour indigo can help to balance the pituitary gland which governs the thyroid and adrenal glands
influencing functions relating to:
- temperature, food intake, thirst and water intake, sleep and wake patterns,
- emotional behaviour and memory
blue
on an emotional level the colour blue can help to:
- stimulate feelings of being more communicative, expressive and creative
- talk and listen in a considered and balanced way
- enhance truthfulness, integrity and commitment
on a physical level the colour blue can help to balance the:
- throat, vocal chords, mouth and thyroid gland
symptoms of an under active thyroid include:
- tiredness, feel cold, weight gain, poor concentration and depression
- symptoms of an over active thyroid include:
- weight loss, heat intolerance, anxiety, sore and gritty eyes
green
on an emotional level the colour green can help to:
- stimulate feelings of being more compassionate, accepting and loving of yourself and others
- feel generous, nurturing, forgiving and content
- enhance feelings of internal balance and inner peace
- have healthy relationships
on a physical level the colour green can help to balance the:
- heart, circulatory system, blood pressure, lungs, nervous system, thymus gland, immune system and t-cells
yellow
on an emotional level the colour yellow can help to:
- stimulate feelings of being more purposeful and spontaneous
- improve your self esteem
- enhance feelings of happiness, optimism, broad-mindedness and tolerance
- improve mental agility
- increase confidence in your personal identity, without feeling the need to dominate others
on a physical level the colour yellow can help to balance the:
- spleen, liver, gall bladder, stomach and pancreas
orange
on an emotional level the colour orange can help to:
- stimulate feelings of being more open, knowing and intimate
- enhance feelings of fluidity, creativity, freedom, pleasure and sensuality
- feel receptive and happy in both giving and receiving
on a physical level the colour orange can help to balance the:
- reproduction organs, genitals, bladder and prostate
red
on an emotional level the colour red can help to:
- stimulate feelings of being more content, relaxed and trusting
- instil a sense of being grounded, safe, secure and optimistic
- improve generosity
- focus on the present and to not dwell on the past or project to the future
on a physical level the colour red can help to:
- improve general health and vitality
- balance the pelvis, hips, knees, lower back, sciatic nerve, bowels, kidneys and adrenal gland