What is Colour therapy, or Chromatherapy?

"Chromotherapy, sometimes called color therapy or colorology, is an alternative medicine method. It is claimed that a therapist trained in chromotherapy can use color and light to balance energy wherever a person's body be lacking, be it physical, emotional, spiritual, or mental." Wikipedia.

Read this Scientific paper on:
A Critical Analysis of Chromotherapy and Its Scientific Evolution, by Samina T. Yousuf Azeemi and S. Mohsin Raza

The following articles are of great interest:

"Color has a powerful effect on behavior, researchers assert".

"Color Psychology: How Colors Impact Moods, Feelings, and Behaviors".

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The Intuitive Tarot: Unlock the Power of Your Creative Subconscious

During the 1 st . Annual UK Tarot Conference in October 2004, I met Cilla Conway creator of The Intuitive Tarot, who was launching this new tarot pack, and I immediately felt a connection with her, which later extended to her tarot pack as well. (Keep in touch to get details of the next Tarot Conference, to be held at the College of Psychic Studies in October 2005.) Over the next few weeks and months, I found myself increasingly drawn to using The Intuitive Tarot and wanting to familiarise myself with the cards... While one can be subjective about art, Cilla Conway’s Intuitive Tarot is about releasing one’s intuition. And, there is something for everyone - if you allow the images to ‘communicate’ with you. Each card’s image is unique and dynamic, swirls, spirals, flowing lines, and stylised elongated figures with alien-like faces seem to move and leap across the cards with such energy.

The more I work with Cilla Conway’s cards, the more I appreciate the originality of her art and interpretation. I find the images stimulate the mind in new directions. It took Cilla nearly twenty years for her dream to manifest – and the results are a delight. She now conducts workshops on the subject (see below); I strongly recommend that you participate in one.
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Colour & Creativity

"Every child is an artist, the problem is remaining an artist when he grows up.”
Pablo Picasso

Theo Gimbel is a pioneer in the field of colour research and colour healing. His inspiration comes from Goethe's theory of colour and its development and application by Rudolf Steiner. He re-awakened interest in colour and light therapy in the 1970s and instituted many of the now well-practised methods of diagnosis and colour application. In 1984, Theo Gimbel founded the International Association of Colour, now a world-recognised organisation.

The Book Of Colour Healing, by Theo Gimbel, pub 1994 Gaia Books (out of print - 2nd hand). Theo is a renowned colour researcher and practitioner, maintaining the link between scientific and spiritual matters.The above book prompted me to sign up to many residential courses with Theo Gimbel, Hygeia College of Colour therapy. I still use the unique colour cards he developed for meditation.
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Colour Therapy Workbook: The Classic Guide from the Pioneer of Colour Healing, by Theo Gimbel, pub. 2002 Harper Collins - This is the latest book from Theo Gimbel and is in print .Gimbel's fascinating books reintroduce the ancient art colour therapy.
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The Diamond Color Meditation: Color Pathway to the Soul (Spiral-bound), by John Diamond, M. D. This was presented to me by the author. The meditations on colour are amazing. He also uses true colour, so you will get the full use of the colour vibration. Highly recommended.
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Form, Sound, Colour and Healing (Paperback), by Theo Gimbel.
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Know Yourself Through Color Book, Colored Cards and Poster (Hardcover), by Marie Louise Lacy. This is an incredible little set, very informative and accurate. It might be out of print, so get where you find it- it is absolutely worth it if you are re going into healing, creativity, colour and self-development.!
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Mandalas for Healing: A Personal System for Diagnosing and Curing, by Wolfgang Mertl, and Hubert Janko. 'Meditating on a mandala is proven remedy to restore peace of mind, relieve depression, and inspire motivation. Cross match the mandala suited to your ailment or state of mind; you'll find 41 different full-colour designs based on twelve signs of healing, each one specializing in different powers'. This wonderful book was given to me by a client of mine as a present- it is fun, easy, does work, and gives you a good excuse (as an adult) to start colouring. Strongly recommended.
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Mandala - The Art of Creating Future, by June-Elleni Laine.
"Art has been in the human consciousness for more than 40,000 years. It's as unique to us as a species as being able to talk. We have developed the ability to create art as a plan or aspect of future and not just to copy what we see. For an ability to have survived the test of time over tens of thousands of years, must make it an important skill, and even fundamental to our survival. This book explain why we need to revive it as a common tool to create our future or otherwise walk in the shoe's of Neanderthal, who went extinct!" I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and will start designing my own Mandalas, it explains how mandals act as a template to bring forward and contain the energy helping you to manifest your intentions and desires.
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The Power of Creative Intelligence: 10 ways to tap into your creative genius, by Tony Buzan.
This is what I refer to as a gem of a book, you must read it! "Did you know the number of ideas it is possible for your brain to create is greater than the number of atoms in the known universe? Creativity is not just painting a picture or playing an instrument -- it can be part of every decision you take! When you are creative, you are full of energy, enthusiasm, and ideas. Using the famous Mind Map techniques that he invented, Tony Buzan shows you how to learn from geniuses like Leonardo Da Vinci and the Beatles, so you can be: / Fluent -- develop the speed and ease with which you come up with new and creative ideas."
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About Theo Gimbel

During the early twentieth century, Rudolph Steiner investigated the therapeutic uses of colour, relating colour to form, shape and sound. Steiner's work was continued by Theo Gimbel, who established the Hygeia Studios and College of Colour therapy in Britain.

Sadly, Theo Gimbel passed away on June 21, 2004. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to first learn about colour from Theo Gimbel, when attending his lectures and courses. I urge you to read his books and to find out for yourselves how the use colour can help and support you.

What is a Mandala?

"Mandala - Sanskrit word meaning container for essence, circle, totality, completion or primordial sound.

Mandala, is the 'space' where the inner and outer worlds meet, a 'place' that can hold and represent the powerful energy of intention (creation). I use Mandala's in Psychic Art as objective 're-mind-ers' to shift the vibration of the perceiver,to the 'right' frequency to attract a specific 'goal' or 'quality'.

Learning to create your own Mandalas is very empowering, and an empowering way to practice the art of focusing your mind. Remember Mandala's are powerful tools and should not be taken lightly or abused. If used with a reverence for life, respecting the free will of others, the Mandala will serve its maker very well.

Visual Mandala's are often circular or geometrical, although we need not be limited by that idea. The yellow smiley face icon is probably the most well known visual mandala in the western world - designed to reproduce the energy of a smile and as you can see it often generates a smile in the observer!

Remember to think carefully about any works of art you hang in your home, each contains the energy of the artist as well as the subject of the picture and can affect the energy of all those who see it regularly... that means you!

Sound Mandala's often take the form of chants, mantras, resolutions or pieces of music written to evoke the feeling of a theme; often achieved in film music, by gifted composers. They are used to accompany messages in advertising as a memorable 'sting'."