colour is part of everyday life

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Colour is wonderful, without colour, life as we know it would be drab and dreary.

Colour is life, from the environment to clothes and makeup. Some people reactvery badly when the are in a certain coloured atmosphere. Others, on thecontrary, are deeply attached to a favourite colour, giving it a beneficialconnotation. Because colour can have both a positive and negative effect, colourtherapies have been acknowledged as part of alternative healing for manygenerations.

Sunlight and artificial UV have been used for over a century to restore physicaland psychological health. Science has recognised the important role light plays inregulating the body!s biological clock, which controls hormone production, sleep

and behavioural patterns. "hen light enters the eye, it stimulates nerve impulsesto the hypothalamus, part of the brain responsible for mood, appetite, sleep,temperature and se# drive. $hese neural impulses travel to the pineal gland inthe brain, which regulates hormonal balance.

$hese same impulses are stimulated by colour% the physiological effects of colouron the human body &first of all moods' are well recognised according to colourtherapy theory.

So you see, we don(t )ust notice colours, we feel them. *entally, physically,emotionally and spiritually, they empower us. +awn to dusk, they rule our world,

transforming nature(s energy into personal realisation, having an extremelypowerful influence upon all our minds and emotions.

Some colours are warming% red, orange and yellow, some are cooling% blue violetand gentian, while green is neutral% the middle or balancing colour.

Orange is joy, energyYellowis detachment, intellect Pinkis love, life Greenis balance/equilibrium, harmony and sympathy urquoiseis immunity !lueis rela"ing, religious inspiration #ioletis dignity, self$respect, spirituality%agentais dissolving, letting go, &edis passion, determination andenergy'

Colours of the new surroundings we find ourselves in often impact firstimpressions and these colours become part of our memories. f it was a colourthat we found attractive the chances are that we would have been rela#ed andhappy and may have overlooked other less desirable aspects of the newsurroundings.

$he first impressions a new client has when she walks into your clinic will be long


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lasting and will determine whether or not she returns for a second appointment.*ake colour part of that first impression, look around your reception area is itwelcoming with warmth of colour-

"hat about you, do you have your lipstick on- re your uniforms attractive andcolourful- s the treatment room linen a restful colour- +o you have freshflowers, aromatic candles and oil diffusers. Believe it or not, but fragrance is partof the memory of colour, and will have as e/ually as big an impact on the senses.

( practical aspect of the application of colour in salon

Using coloured gels over light bo#es is a great way to give a room0colouredambience, which can be changed for each mood. $hese have been availablefor some time now, but are having a renaissance and once more become

readily available from beauty therapy suppliers. $he use of coloured gels with alight bo# removes the problem of having your reception or treatment roomspainted in colours that will date and not be appealing to all. $hey areine#pensive and easily maintained. $he coloured gels are also easily obtainedfrom a lighting shop or supplier of e/uipment to the entertainment industry. Onee#cellent on0line source

$o gain full advantage from this use of colour the treatment room walls andceiling must be of a neutral colour. t will be during the consultation that you willascertain the client type, and what colours would be of benefit to her rela#ation.$he whole room is not bathed in your colour choice, but will radiate up from the

corners of the room where the light bo# has been placed. t is acceptable to usetwo colours but ensure they have the same psychological effects. $hecomplimentary0associated shades can be used in linen and towels. $heassociated fragrances will be used in the essential oil diffuser1burner.


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How is the brain efected by visual art?

You may or may not know it, but colors efect your emotions everyday. Certain colorsbring on certain emotions and have physical efects. Heres a list o some colors and

the emotional efects they have.

RedIncreases blood pressure, increases staminaPinkCauses relaxationOrangeIncreases sexual urges, improves digestion, works as an antidepressant

Yellow


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Makes you more alert, energetic, happy, optimistic and open mindedGreenCauses relaxation and deeper breathing, also associated with sicknessBlueowers blood pressure, regulates sleepPurple

!eels soothing, peaceul, stimulates creativityBrown!eelings o stability and security, natureBlackColor o death, silence, night and lack o changeWhite"ymboli#es purity, peaceGray"ymboli#es boredom, loneliness, independence

Colors also have some other efects when used in diferent ways. !or instance, eatingon a pink table cloth makes you eat more. Here ares some examples o practical useso color.

"eeing something red will get you motivated.

$ blue lightbulb in your rerigerator will make you eat less.

Yellow alerts your visual system, so writing on yellow paper will make you

remember it more %which is why sticky notes are commonly yellow&.

'urple makes you more creative, so writing with a purple pen will really help

you get your creative (uices )owing*

+iferent colors have diferent efects, but to really understand visual art you need tolook at what your visual brain does not understand,

ed"hen a person is e#posed to red, the pituitary, an endocrine gland, is activated. On receivinga signal from the pituitary, the adrenal gland in turn secretes adrenalin. t is this adrenalin that

flows into the blood stream and triggers off the whole range of physiological activity listedbelow. Of course the time within which they manifest depends on the individual(s level ofphysiological e/uilibrium $he blood pressure increases.

2' $he pulse rate increases as a result of higher blood flow.3' $he respiratory rate picks up.4' $he autonomic nervous system starts functioning and the reactions become involuntary.5' $he taste buds become more responsive.6' $he appetite improves.


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7' $he sense of smell is intensified.

*en are drawn towards yellow0based reds but females find blue0based reds more attractive

Orangeccording to $he "agner nstitute for Colour esearch, Santa Barbara, colours can be of twotypes8 a classifying colour that (holds position( and thus appeals to a few people% and adeclassifying colour that alters its position in order to increase its appeal to more people. $hestatus of orange, being a blend of red and yellow, would thus depend on its varying shades oflight and dark. s a classifier, orange is of immense importance to a person who intends to makea buying decision. Orange induces the following physiological effects

$he appestat elevates and the appetite improves.

nduces sleep.

$he rate of blood flow decreases.

"hen fused with blue, orange induces a feeling of tran/uility

9ellow9ellow being a declassifying colour, appeals to a large number of people and its effects on thebody are as follows8

9ellow is the most comple# colour for the human brain to process but it is also the most

prominent colour that we can see. $he presence of yellow, more than other colours,affords us the /uickest vision of an ob)ect.

9ellow in nature, when combined with black elicits a guarded response, inherent in

humans.

9ellow evokes a brief response from a person under stress and adds to it by preparinghim1 her to face it or flee from it.

Children, who are kept in rooms painted yellow, tend to cry more often.

*any people suffer from fre/uent allergic reactions when e#posed to yellow surroundings.

:reenSince different shades of green arouse unfavourable reactions in many people, it is generallythought of as a classifier colour. Of course greens with more white and less yellow are found tohave a wider appeal. $he positive physiological effects of green are8

t facilitates the production of blood histamine, a compound found in almost all body

tissues. ;istamine performs the important functions of dilating the blood vessels andcontracting smooth muscles like the lungs. t is also an important mediator ofinflammation.

t reduces allergic reactions to foods and hypersensitivity to additives like monosodium

glutamate.


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t halts the release of histamine from mast cells and basophils, even under stimulation t

is very effective in reducing the discomfort arising from ailments like ec


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?)ndian scientific architecture$ #astushastra

$he influence of different cultures was not only the leading element in the architecture of the

ndian forts. Vastushastra, the ndian science of locating architectural structure in respect to

direction, philosophy, ergonomics, time, astronomy, proportion and surrounding environment

was implemented. Colors played a very crucial role after the construction of these sites. n all

the principles of Vastushastra provide structural permanence and grandeur and good /uality

of sound and light in the space while the colors play a role in every day actions. ?or e#ample

in an ndian palace the entrance porch is semi open in order to allow ma#imum light to enter

into space. lso, according to Vastushastra the foyer has limited light for pleasant welcome

of the guest and to show the change in the space.

Colors in the interior space govern the role of the area assist in improving an individual!s

mood and increase productivity at work and in creating better mental and physical health.

ccording to Vastushastra color can have an effect on our day to day activities in good and

bad manner. ;ence, color inspires our emotions and ultimately configures our behavior in

society.

:reen and =ink color conveys energy, liveliness and red signify impartiality and

wholesomeness. =ink color denotes love and affection, delight, bliss when used in interior

spaces. !lackrepresents a sense of trepidation, splendor and insightfulness. ;ence, Color

is the feature of an ob)ect that is caused by differing character of light reflected or emitted by

that substance and is defined in terms of the viewer. Creates an energy around us. $he

visible spectrum formed in our sight created a physiological response between the brain andthe eye.

n all the comple# )ourney of light through the retina in the back of our eyes and the rods and

cones reaction to dark and light creates a reaction, by which the brain interprets color. ;ence

there is no color without light and the color reflect by an ob)ect depends on the material. s

mentioned about light /ualities in Vastushastra, the topography and climate of ndia make an

individual feel that the colors are very concentrated and vibrant due to the light /ualities in

ndia. $he visual perception is different in varying light /uantities.

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$here are various methods of assessing the land before starting construction. One of themost important phases is to assess the color of the soil. ?or Brahmans that is people whoare teachers, intellectuals, priests and scientists with soil should be white or light grey. ?or@satriyas that is people who are rulers, administrators and soldiers the soil should be red incolor. ?or Vaisyas or people who are farmers, businessmen or bankers should build theirhouses on yellow soiled land and people who are sudras that is artisans, servants, laborers


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Pin!:This color represents %oy, happiness and pure feeling. "t can be used in master

bedroom and bedrooms in the outh and outhwest.

Blac!:it indicates lack of hope and confidence. "t gives us depressed and tensed feel./void black and gray color in house as these may cause frustration and hopelessness.

Choosing the Paint Color according to"astu

Bedroom : Pink is an auspicious color for bedroom. 0ight blue and light green are also

good for bedroom. Choose green color for children!s bedroom because it can helps in

study of children.

#i$ing Room: Yellow, blue, green, tan and beige are best colors for living room as these

colors are pleasant for guests.

%itchen: The white is the best color for kitchen. Yellow, orange, rose pink, chocolate and

red colors are also good colors for kitchen.

Bathroom:"t can be of white or a mi( of black and white or gray colors. Pink and other

pastel colors are also good.

&ining Room:The Pink, green and blue colors are good for dining room as this place

needs to be painted in refreshing colors for the family eats and entertains there. /void

black and white or mi(ture of black and white in the room.

Is Your 'ome 'ealthy(

&ood health is above the wealth. That!s because you cannot truly be a wealthy

person if you do not have a sound health. "n todays environment, staying healthyand fit is vitally important.

/s our lives are certainly not getting easier, the need to create a healthy and vibrant

home environment cannot be overestimated. e have to have a safe, peaceful andenergetically balanced space where our bodies can let down the daylong protective

shield and focus on regenerating and self-healing.

1nderstanding some very basic vastu arrangement inside the

house can help you to make profound changes toward better health for you and yourloved ones. +ealth is the foundation stone for creating wealth and the ability to en%oy

the wealth created. Your health is directly connected to your environment. You canimprove your life and business by proper planning of home and work environment

with the help of vastu shastra.

)nergy &rain

"n addition to the bad habbits and sedentary lifestyle , there are other factors whichalso are e$ually responsible for the poor health. Your home environment could be a

key element in the health condition of the family. Make your home clutter free.


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Clutter is defined as unorgani#ed things you do not love, that are unfinished and takeup space within your home 2 life. Clutter free environment makes you stress free.

+owever, there are a number of vastu techni$ues that you can use to stop theenergy drain.

Good colours and lightings

Colour has a powerful effect on your mood 2 behavior. 3ach color is an e(pression ofthe certain kind of energy. Color is able not only to affect our mood, but also has an

influence at our health. "f you have too dark colour in your home then you couldsuffer from depression, allergies 2 colds.

0ighting transforms a space.The use and moderation of light, be it natural or

artificial, is important in vastu , as it influences and defines a homes atmosphere. "talso has a powerful effect on our personalities and can depress, stimulate or rela(

us. 4ooms that are poorly lit are depressing and can strain the eyes. Create a more

restful environment with lights, and rooms become soothing and comfortable,helping us to unwind from outside stresses in a calming and nurturing environment.

Chec! at your health sector(

The health corner of the home is located in the east sector, a direction of sun 5 avital energy force. "s there a bathroom6toilet there7 "s there a store room 7 "f so,

you will want to make it as clean and clear as possible. 1se of rock salt, crystal , sunpainting and colours in this area can effectively neutrali#e the negatives of the

wrong placement.

Is your *ed room is located in proper direction (

The bedroom is one of the critical areas of the house. Make sure the bed ispositioned correctly and in the positive direction. 3liminate views to the bathroom or

toilet or mirror or water feature. Clear off surfaces regularly, making the room asclean and clear as possible. Make this room as healthful as possible.

"f you suffer from insomnia, it is a good idea to look at your bedroom and determine

how you can improve its energy flow in order to promote a good night!s sleep. omecommon causes of sleep problems include too many mirrors in the bedroom, colors

that are too bright instead of muted or ob%ects that tend to create 8poor energy ,8and ob%ects stored under the bed, which generate stagnant, negative energy that is

absorbed by your body when you!re in bed.

+re there health sym*ols around your house(

/ccording to vastu 2 even feng shui, certain ob%ects and symbols promote longevity

and good health. These includes sun, deer, bamboo plants, crystals, fountains etc.3ven pictures that feature the elements of vastu are considered to be auspicious

health symbols.

ome people puts fish tanks or water fountains either for decoration or suggested byconsultant. Make certain you have clean fish tanks or fountains. 9irty water e$uates

to poor health and vitality, poor energy and it can affect your finances, too:
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Create a healthy environment with astu shastra and begin to change the way you

feel.

These are general guidelines which can be safely applied to your house. +owever, ifyou are serious about achieving a sound health, then a personali#ed consultation is

recommended.

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