The Goss On Colour Therapy, Energy & Auras

Your feelings about color are often deeply personal and rooted in your own experience but they can help you connect with yourself, release anxiety and ease depression. Find out just what colour therapy is and how you can add more uplifting tones to your house with our paint by numbers colour match guide. 

Colour Energy VS Colour Therapy
What Is Colour Energy Or Auras?
One of our most important energy sources is light and the visible spectrum of colours that comes with it. What’s amazing is that each colour has its own wavelength and frequency that produces specific types of energy, you might like to think of this as your aura. 

All things have energy so it’s simply the way you send out vibes and awareness, this means your aura can be thought of as a luminous body that surrounds your physical one with a net of energy. Each colour in your aura then relates to a different element of your physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health which influences your overall wellbeing and chakras. This is why a rainbow has a soothing effect on us because colours like yellow represent our emotional layer and blue our spiritual layer. 

 

What Is Colour Therapy?
Color therapy, also known as chromotherapy, is the study of how different colours affect your mood and behaviour. It explores how colour and light can influence your emotional responses to treat physical and mental health conditions. Light is the only energy we can see and we feel it in the form of colour so it’s used to balance the body, enhance our energy and stimulate our body’s healing process. 

The seven colours of the light spectrum are: 

• Red
• Orange
• Yellow
• Green
• Blue
• Indigo 
• Violet

Colour therapy can actually be traced back to ancient Egyptians who used sun-filled rooms with colored glasses for therapeutic purposes, pretty cool huh?

 

Why Do Colours Affect Emotions?
Light flows through our eyes and skin, triggering hormone productions which influence our complex biochemical system. Each colour is connected to various areas of our body and affects us emotionally, physically and mentally. This means we can use colour to our advantage because when we need it, it can help with:

• Depression and aggression.
• Stress relief as cool colors like blue and green have soothing and calming effects when you’re anxious. This can be as simple as seeing green trees on your daily run!
• Boosting energy and making you feel more motivated as warm colors like red and yellow have a stimulating effect. They also bring feelings of warmth and comfort so incorporate them when you feel drained of energy or need to meet the demands of a busy day.

Colour therapy can be added to your life daily by looking at a particular colour to trigger a desired response in the body or reflecting certain colours on parts of your body. You can do this by adding more brown or blue hues to your home if you feel that it’s filled with energy and stress. Blue is a mentally relaxing colour that has a pacifying effect on the nervous system for ultimate peace, hope and healing vibes. If you’re naturally attracted to this colour, you might be slightly introverted with a strong desire to know and understand the world around you. Your friends might think of you as an observer and the go-to problem solver of the group. Treat feelings of depression and pain in your life by painting our chic Midsummer Mixer piece, designed to inspire youth and confidence with colours of teal and hot pink. You’ll want to take a moment to yourself to paint somewhere quiet with a cocktail in hand for this one! 

 

H2: How To Decorate With Colour
White
Use color in your home to help boost your mood, starting with the whitest of them all. White represents purity, clarity and imagination which is what makes our Minimal Beauty design so special. The bright and light hues of this minimalist paint by numbers piece will leave you beaming with positivity and hope, we also love it because it just makes your space feel fresh and clean.

Orange
Orange is an uplifting colour that brings about feelings of energy, vitality, luck and magnetism. It’s the best emotional stimulant as it connects you to your senses and helps to remove inhibitions. If you find yourself seeking this colour you’re most likely a motivator, someone who thrives on socialising and independence to boot. Add more pops of warm tones to your room with our Terracotta Aura paint by numbers kit, featuring a fierce chick that embodies this colour and radiates authority. 

Green
Green is thought to help relax your muscles, nerves and thoughts with vibes that radiate renewal and health. If your home already sports pops of this colour, you’re someone who obviously focuses on your values, treasures deep relationships and has a desire to maintain harmony. You’re thought of as a supporter and helper who brings peace and harmony wherever you go. Cleanse and balance your energy with our gorgeous Green Thumb piece, designed to give you a feeling of growth if you’re someone who loves dramatic fiddle leaf figs and small succulents. Having this on your wall will bring more relaxation and comfort, and the best part is you don’t even have to water these plants! 

This is just a guide on how you can use colour therapy, colour energy and the magic of auras to guide your vibration. Your unique self is formed by your own perceptions and beliefs so it’s important to remember to tap into your mind, body and spiritual needs and goals. If you’re wanting to explore these colours and more, what are you waiting for? Maintain balance in your life and create intentionally mindful moments by shopping for your masterpiece at Self Studio today!