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July 6, 2003 – Rajasthan Patrika (Turning Point)– Article on Feng Shui –

Harmony with colors

Here’s how to achieve a balance space using colors in Feng Shui. Colors empower us- mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. We do not just notice colors, we feel them. Dawn to dusk, they rule our world transforming nature’s energy into personal realization. Colors change our perception. They often appear to change the size, shape and feel of a room, sometimes making it look smaller, at other times, making a room look larger. They also brighten, excite and stimulate a room. Even a room once appeared dull and lifeless can be dramatically changed to an exciting and uplifting one, simply by changing the colors on the wall or the furnishings in the room. Whether we realize it or not, colors affect our mood, appetite, sleep and countless other areas of our lives and personality. So, it is important to create a balanced space. Read more..

May 13, 2004 – Rajasthan Patrika (Turning Point)– Article on Feng Shui-

Healing Hues

Color is an integral element for each one of us, woven into virtually every facet of our lives. We choose the colors of each clothes, the color of our car, the colors of the walls in our rooms, furniture and furnishings in our homes. And each one of these colors has a great psychological and physiological effect on our daily lives, an impact that may be invisible or imperceptible but actually ‘colors’ our lives more deeply than we ever realize!

Color therapy is the therapeutic use of various forms of color for physical, emotional and spiritual benefit to the human body. It was probably the type of therapy used by man because it was nature’s own method and a natural way of keeping the body in balance and in rhythm. Read more..

May 13, 2004 – Rajasthan Patrika (Turning Point)– Article on Feng Shui-

Here’s how to achieve a balance space using colors in Feng Shui.

Colors empower us- mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. We do not just notice colors, we feel them. Dawn to dusk, they rule our world transforming nature’s energy into personal realization. Colors change our perception. They often appear to change the size, shape and feel of a room, sometimes making it look smaller, at other times, making a room look larger. They also brighten, excite and stimulate a room. Even a room once appeared dull and lifeless can be dramatically changed to an exciting and uplifting one, simply by changing the colors on the wall or the furnishings in the room. Whether we realize it or not, colors affect our mood, appetite, sleep and countless other areas of our lives and personality. So, it is important to create a balanced space.

Here’s how to achieve a balance space using colors in Feng Shui.

Green, Red, White, Yellow and Black are the primary colors in Feng Shui. These colors are connected to five basic element – Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth and Water. There are also many different hues derived from these colors. The colors we pick for our homes are usually a reflection of our inner feelings, it is important to keep this in mind when picking colors. The colors we choose affect the feel of our home and the atmosphere that will be created therein. Cool colors create a restful and soothing place, while bright one will enliven a space.

To understand the use of colors, here is a list of different colors and the elements they represent in Feng Shui, and also a brief outline of where they should be used and at what areas they ought to be avoided.

Green: This color shall be used in East. It represents the element “Wood” in Feng Shui. It is associated with healing, wisdom, creativity and fertility. Green is calming and soothing but should be used in moderation for harmony and balance.

Red: This is the color for South. It stands for “Fire” in Feng Shui and is considered a lucky color as it is the color of blood and life itself. Red is the color used most frequently in festivals and expresses joy and happiness. The Chinese also believe that Red is good for business, that is why it is often seen in Chinese restaurants. A red door brings good luck. Red possesses heat, laughter, light and passion. It symbolizes power and authority. It can also be used to acquire leadership, speed, confidence and personal power. A red ribbon is often used to hang crystals and in doing numerous Feng Shui placements.

Yellow: The centre is the area to use Yellow and the element “Earth” is associated with it. The color of Sun, the life giving source represents long life and immorality. Yellow attracts loyality, trustworthiness, fame advancement and cheerfulness.

White: The combination of all colors White, symbolizes “Metal” element and is normally used in West. In Chinese, White signifies purity, order, death and letting go, and so is used for funerals and in time of mourning. White flags are for surrendering.

Black: The color for North, Black represents “Water” element. This color connotes death. It is associated with continuity, meditation and peacefulness. Black should always be used in combination with other colors.

Brown: North –East is the area to use this color. The element ”Earth” is associated with this color and hence it is recognized as the Earth color. Brown is rich and fertile, like soil. Light Brown, Tan and Beige give a rustic natural look while dark brown suggests opulent hardwoods and leather.

Blue: Blue should be used in North – West and it represents the element” Metal” in Feng Shui. It is the color of the sky and sea. Though, a very calming color yet is quite powerful. Blue is great for Bedrooms since it represents rest. When adding or changing color of a space try and create a balance of colors after knowing what each colors will bring to the overall effect of the room. The use of color is one of the best and easiest ways to change the vibrations in a space.

It is true we do not have control over destiny but we can create a congenial environment by judicious use of colors.

May 13, 2004 – Rajasthan Patrika (Turning Point)– Article on Feng Shui-

Healing Hues

For centuries, the healing profession has recognized that color is a force of immeasurable and infinite power, exerting a tremendous psychological influence on people. Healing by color can be traced back to ancient Egypt, China and India. Pythagoras, the Greek mathematician and philosopher, used color for healing some 2,500 years ago. In ancient Egypt, anf Greece, color temples were built with seven compartments, each containing one of the seven colors of the Rainbow. People were bought to the temples and put into specific compartments, depending on their need, for physical healing and spiritual uplifting. In a research on patients in mental hospitals, it was found that the depressive patients were kept into rooms with red or bright yellow walls and lights, and hyperactive patients into room with blue or green walls and lights, both were calmed by the respective colors.

The healing properties of certain basic natural colors are used to treat imbalances of the tridoshas, which are the forces that govern all the functions of the body, mind and consciousness.

The therapy is based on the fact that the entire human body is a mass of colors. Visible body parts have different colors from the internal organs. Even the cells in the body have a color of their own. When a part of the body gets sick, the chemical as well as the color balance is affected. Color therapy restores this by supplying the frequency needed by the cells through various colors.

Seven colors of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet are the basis of the therapy. Each color vibrates its own individual frequency and corresponds to one of the seven chakras (energy centers in the body), which in turn can influence specific gland, organ or tissue of the body.

Red corresponds to the root or base chakra, it can be used for problems with the adrenal glands, kidneys and bladder. It is a symbol of heat and fire. It simulates and excites the nerves, the sensory faculties, circulation of the blood, builds hemoglobin and revitalizes the body. Used as a general tonic, this is the most satisfactory color. It may be used to treat chronic rheumatism, low blood pressure, anemia, blood ailments, bronchitis and common cold.

Orange stimulates the thyroid gland and respiratory organs. It has anti-spasmatic effect and is used to treat asthma, bronchitis, colds, gout, epilepsy, hyper thyroidism, mental exhaustion, kidney ailments, hernia and appendicitis.

Yellow activates motor nerves. Disturbance in its supply to any part of the body can cause partial or complete paralysis. Yellow is used for stimulating the brain, liver, spleen, intestines, the alimentary tract and the lymphatic system. It is effective for curing of melancholia, paralysis, kidney diseases, diabetes, rheumatism, indigestion, flatulence and eczema.

Green is used to treat nervous system conditions, hay fever, ulcers, heart problems, inflammatory conditions, exhaustion, irritability and insomnia.

Blue is to reduce pain and bleeding, rectify metabolism, heal burns, treat respiratory problems, high blood pressure, diarrhea, eye problems such as cataract and glaucoma, epilepsy, headache, baldness and skin diseases.

Indigo helps in combating cold, hypertension, paralysis and chronic rheumatism. It is a parathyroid stimulant and a thyroid depressant. And can be used for ear problems, nasal disorders, pneumonia and whopping cough.

Violet has a bactericidal action on the blood and tissues of the body. It accelerates the lymphatic and circulatory activities, normalizes metabolism and glandular activities and acts as a sedative to pain. This color is good for heart, lungs and arthritis. So, have a colorful health!