Secrets of Colour Healing Book

Secrets of Colour Healing by Stephanie Norris, looks at the use of colour as a healing tool, from a metaphysical and psychological perspective. There is a great deal of practical scientific information about what 'colour' is, and how it is created, in terms of light and dyes. The history of using colour for healing is explored, from Avicenna to Babbitt, Gembal, and Steiner. Various colours and their associations are explored, with useful suggestions on how to utilise colour therapy in your own life.

I loved the history and science explorations. Our language reflects our associations with colour, and that is suggestive of how those colours can be used. It should be noted that these associations are Western-centric. I do wish other cultures had been explored in depth, as many cultures have very different associations and uses. There are tidbits here and there related to other cultures. One in particular that stuck with me was a Native American association regarding turquoise.

As someone who loves to play with colours, I'm definitely aware of how colour can affect mood, and a whole host of physiological changes that come with mood. I would have liked to see a stress on personal associations as well. These are just as important as cultural ones. For instance- pinks do not soothe me. Putting me in a pastel pink room is going to piss me off.

The mentions of Atlantis and Atlanteans rubbed my the wrong way. The notions of a civilisation possessing mystic powers and advanced tech is akin to me as suggesting aliens built the pyramids. No son. Aliens did not build the pyramids, and there was not a land sunk beneath the waves that possessed greater technology than we do today.

All being said, this was still a great introduction to colour therapy, with the emphasis on history and sc

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