The Rainbow Within - Ayurveda and Color Therapy

by Venkat and Christine Machiraju
Ayurvedic Practitioners

Color is nature's way of expressing joy! Our light body, which contains are chakra system can be healed with light and color and is in fact made up of the same spectrum of colors as a rainbow.

Everywhere in nature we see beautiful combinations of colour - green leaves and stems, pink flowers, blue sky, red berries, purple sunsets, orange fruits, so many colours! The rainbow that is seen in the sky after a summer shower is duplicated on our astral bodies - by the chakras, which are wheels of colour. The organs, which correspond with the chakras on the physical body are healed and cleansed by the color of the chakra that they are associated with. The moods and emotions can also be changed with colour and often times we associate colours with emotions. Red is for anger, blue represents a cool personality, pink is for health etc.

Let us take a specific look at colours as they apply to our dosha types, organs and emotions.

The information in this article can be used to create homes, offices and healing environments.

Colour therapy can have several modes of application. Meditating on coloured flowers is a good way to brighten the mind, the use of coloured crystals applied to specific parts of the body can clear energy blocks, exposure to different coloured lights or, using different coloured lights in daily surroundings can have a healing effect. Simply incorporating colour into home or office environment also has a profound effect. Colour should be considered when buying a car, clothing or home to make sure that you are bringing the energy into your life that is suited to you.

Red strengthens heart and blood circulation. It can be a very stimulating colour. When combined with black it creates a negative or aggressive quality.

Orange is energizing and increases the inelegance. It is good for uterus, thyroid and bladder. As well, it is indicated for clearing blocks that cause paralysis. Orange can be used to increase creativity.

Yellow is great for the nervous system and brain. It is also a good colour for healing the kidneys. It increases energy and creates movement. It is very helpful in treating pain related to arthritis. Yellow is a clarifying colour and thus, is good for opening up lines of communication. Used to excess, yellow makes one hyperactive.

Green is a harmonizing colour. It is calming to mind and nerves. It is used in healing the liver, spleen and pituitary gland. It has a soothing effect on all Pitta or fire problems-fever, acidity and metabolism. If used to excess it can reduce activity and increase Kapha or water element.

Blue helps to reduce tumors, congestion, fevers and infections. It is used for the eyes and pineal gland. It reduces anger and hatred. Used in excess it can make one cool and unfeeling.

Purple is a colour that creates an aura of prestige. It is good for reducing cysts, heart pain and stiffness.

Violet is a colour that increases devotion. It is very good for rooms where meditation is performed. It builds white blood cells in the spleen. This is a colour that promotes spiritual growth. Violet is a very good color for people who suffer from aids, hepatitis, cancer, lupus and other illness that affect the immune system.

Gold increases the strength of the heart and immune system and balances endocrine or hormone function. It is a warming colour for the body. On a spiritual level, it increases awareness, purity and virtue.

White is a nurturing colour. It is a pure colour and is the best colour to wear to perform any spiritual activity. It is a healing colour and this is why it is warn in hospitals everywhere. It heals fevers and infections, calms mind, heart and nerves and soothes the emotions. If used excessively it can be suppressing to the emotions or make one feel inhibited, lazy or hypersensitive.

Brown is grounding and stabilizing colour. It should not be used as a primary colour in a room as it does not promote thought or spiritual growth.

Black is a colour that creates obstruction, depression, paranoia; it cannot be used in healing as no light passes through it.

Chakras

1. Moola dhara root chakra located in the area of the cocyx, associated with the anus earth element - colour is red grounding chakra - gives security and controls primal instincts.

2. Swadhisthana located in the lower abdomen, associated with reproductive organs and bladder. Ruled by water element orange sexual energy and reproductive centre.

3. Manipuraka the city of gems fire element associated with the kidneys and adrenal glands - yellow - centre of the ego or I consciousness.

4. Anahata - the heart centre ruled by air and the colour green. This chakra governs heart, thymus and auto immune system. as well as liver, gull bladder, stomach, spleen and pancreas This is the centre where the feelings dwell.

5. Visuddha the pure centre at the throat governs the thyroid ruled by the colour blue. Here we find truth to be the essence.

6. Ajna chakra is the centre of consciousness. This centre is violet in colour and is the centre of union. Working on this area helps to balance mental illness, epilepsy and is associated with the pineal gland.

7. Sahasrara or the thousand petaled lotus. This is the centre of bliss and superconciousness. This is the seat of all knowledge, the centre of unabounding joy. This area is associated with the pituitary gland and thus it governs all hormone function and balances all body systems.

Venkat and Christine have dedicated much of their lives to the study of spiritual sciences. They offer classes and consultations in Astrology, Palmistry and Numerology (psychic readings) yoga, baby massage, vegetarian cooking and various forms of natural healing - aromatherapy, body type analysis, diet planning, color therapy and herbal facials to name a few. They also create herbal products specific to individual body type. Some of the products include; massage oils, herbal cosmetics, teas, and East Indian spices mixtures for food, herbal lip balm and a line of herbal baby products. Christine and Venkat offer unique consultations blending the sciences of Vedic astrology and Ayurveda consultations include not only predictions, but outline your spiritual path and suggest remedies such as gem therapy, mantra therapy and others to help you free yourself from negative karma and to increase joy, health and spiritual growth. E-mail them at journeytothesoul@accesscomm.ca or visit their website at http://www.accesscomm.ca/users/journeytothesoul