Chromotherapy or Colour light therapy is a holistic or alternative method that uses colour and coloured light to help stimulate the senses which helps to adjust or raise the body’s vibrations to frequencies of health and harmony assisting the body to heal itself naturally from dis-ease.
How we view colour
The Sun emits electromagnetic radiation at different frequencies which we then see as the visible light spectrum or colours.
The visible light spectrum ranges from 380 nanometers, violet being a higher frequency with shorter wavelengths to 740 nanometers with red having a lower frequency and longer wavelengths causing each colour to have it’s own unique energy. The human eye is only capable of seeing .0035% of all light emitted by the sun due to the cone shaped cells in our eyes that act as receivers tuned to the wavelengths of this narrow band of the spectrum.
Red - has a wavelength of 620-750 nm and vibrates at a frequency of 400-484 THz.
A powerful colour as it represents leadership, confidence, competitiveness and security. Signals attention. Relates to strong emotions from intense and deep love to rage and violence. Stimulating, activating and Increases energy and vitality. The colour Red is also used for stability and grounding as it is connected to the Root chakra or Earth connection.
Red light therapy is used by many to improve the appearance of skin such as reducing wrinkles, scars, redness and acne and can help with clearer and sharper thinking. This works by penetrating the cells in the skin and brain with Red light or near infrared light which stimulate the mitochondria to produce more cellular energy than usual causing rapid healing in skin cells and muscle tissue.
Orange - has a wavelength of 590-620 nm and vibrates at a frequency of 484-508 THz.
A colour of warmth and creativity while also combining the physical energy and stimulation of red with the cheerfulness of yellow. Represents energy, optimism, confidence and enthusiasm. Stimulating to the appetite and associates tothe Sacral chakra also known as the creative centre in the body. If this energy centre is out of balance it can cause us to make bad decisions and go against our gut instincts. It is friendly, fun and outgoing and like red, it draws attention but is not as overpowering.
Yellow - has a wavelength of 570-590 nm and vibrates at a frequency of 508-526 THz.
The colour of Joy and happiness. It encourages communication, intelligence, activity and lightness. Yellow helps to boost your mood and stimulates the nerves and glands making us more alert and energized. Yellow is connected to the Sacral chakra or power centre.
Green - has a wavelength of 495-570 nm and vibrates at a frequency of 526-606 THz.
A colour so abundant in nature that it is known as the colour of life and relates to renewal, fertility and prosperity in many cultures. Balancing and harmonising and is associated with the heart and the heart chakra or heart centre. Green is unifying as it is the colour and space between yellow, the physical and blue, the spiritual bodies and acts as a portal for energy to enter or to be released. It is from this place which we must all learn to open and live from in order for our inner and outer worlds to become more conscious and peaceful.
Blue - has a wavelength of 476-495 nm and vibrates at a frequency of 606-630 THz.
The colour most dominant on our planet. The sky, the ocean, large bodies of water, peace, sensitivity, loyalty and honesty. Blue relates to the throat chakra or sound space and when this area is blocked, we may find it hard to fully express ourselves or share our authenticity.
Indigo - has a wavelength of 450-475 nm and vibrates at a frequency of 631-668 THz.
The colour of intuition, insight, intelligence and perception. It reflects great devotion, wisdom and justice. The Samurai wore indigo clothing to prevent wound infections. Indigo relates to the Third eye chakra or intuitive space and influences knowingness, perception, intuition and imagination. Blue light therapy is used in the health and beauty industries to treat sun damage and premalignant or malignant skin cancer growths and can also be used to prevent skin cancer.
Violet - has a wavelength of 380-450 nm and vibrates at a frequency of 668-789 THz.
The highest colour of the visible spectrum. Violet evokes feelings of enlightenment, spirituality and consciousness. It is calming and soothing to the emotions. Violet relates to the crown chakra or spirit connection which is located at the top of head and is the place where the energy enters down through the body from the universe or source. An an imbalance in this area can disrupt the flow of energy throughout the subtle body and cause stress, emotional upset, conflict and illness and the person may show signs of psychosis, dissociation from the body and being disconnected and ungrounded.
Other benefits of Colour light therapy can:
- Relieve pain
- Reduce swelling and inflammation
- Reduce skin irritations including eczema and psoriasis.
- Accelerate open wound healing
- Improve circulation
- Reduce overall recovery following medical or surgical procedures.
There is so much more to know when it comes to Colour therapy and Energy centres which I will dive into a little more another time but for now, this is an introduction into these wonderful and almost magical healing methods.
There is evidence that the Ancient Egyptians used Colour light therapy for healing. To enhance certain emotional states they would paint walls with a specific colour and decorate their windows with crystal prisms to reflect light onto the people in the room and in fact, It is because of this why I chose to make Sun catchers or Hanging crystals. Not only do they make for a great gift or an attractive window accent, I’ve always considered it as a form of healing and one of the many tools I choose to work with.
We all know colours affect our emotional and physical well-being. The healing power of light, specifically coloured light and each colours vibration when placed on the body can bring tremendous healing and transformation.
This happened to me during the first 2 months of lockdown when I was taking photos of newly made hanging crystals to display online and with all the extra time I then had on my hands (thank you Covid) I was able to consciously work through issues like blocked emotions and negative behaviours and thought patterns.
On one particular day as I stood barefoot on the Earth in the bright sunlight taking numerous shots of each and every crystal, I was unknowingly doing a colour therapy session on myself and the only way I can explain it is that I could feel so much old and dense energy wanting to come out. It was then that I realised what was happening and it was all coming up to be cleared. By that time I could not only feel what was happening, I could see it as well.
I knew exactly what was going on and I did not want to be there.
I did not want to do the work because by doing the work it meant I had to sit with it. The truths, the actions, the reactions, the emotions, the shame and the guilt. It was too uncomfortable but I knew it had to happen because in truth we all want to be the best we can be and in order to do that we must first acknowledge our mistakes or our trauma so we can clear out the shit (as my mother would say) to then shed and evolve and so I did what you would usually do when stuck in a tricky situation, I asked for help. I asked my guides for help and the message that I got was “keep going” “keep going until it’s done, you got this”
It was getting close to the time where I had to leave for work but I knew I couldn’t stop just yet and I was so eager to finish. As soon as it was done I felt a HUGE relief. All of the heavy and dense energy had been pulled from me as I literally felt it rise up from deep within my core. I first felt it rise up through my sacral chakra, then in my solar plexus and then out through my heart space and the moment it had been lifted off my chest and was no longer a part of my physical body was truly astounding. I had never felt such an intense vibrating sensation like that before and I’m still blown away by it.
The whole time I was taking images trying to get the perfect shot of each and every crystal’s spectacular light reflection, the light was actually hitting my body and working on me. It took me 2.5 hours to photograph every crystal. It takes time and patience to get the perfect shot as you have to get the lens at the exact angle of reflection. Easy when you see it with your own eyes but catching it on camera can be difficult.
I do believe It was the healing power of the frequencies that colour and light bring, along with my willingness to heal and the help of my guides that helped me heal that day.
We live in such a magnificent world that if we just open our eyes to the possibilities and miracles that occur every single day and be willing to open up from our heart space and let the light in I believe we will move mountains and help create a better world, The New World!
If you have had any experiences with the healing power of colour and light or you are interested in Colour Therapy I would love to hear from you. I also have a range of Sun catchers available for you on my website at www.thesesenhuntress.com
Always with love, light and gratitude 💛🌈🙏
Hayley
“The painter of the future will be a colourist in a way no one has been before - Vincent Van Gogh