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Auras
and Color
by Donna Reis
What is an aura?
By definition, the aura is the energy field or "life
force" that surrounds, encompasses and permeates all living
things. The human aura is similar to a force field protecting and
vitalizing every cell and organ of the body. This glowing energy has
been called an electric blueprint. The aura's spiraling vibration
field can be seen, felt and interpreted. Though very few are able to
see the aura in all its glorious detail and vibrant colors, anyone can
see or sense the area of the aura lying closest to the physical body.
Is there proof of the aura's existence?
Systematic scientific investigation has verified the existence of
the aura around plants, animals and humans. The first camera to
capture its motion was the Kirlian camera, developed in the Soviet
Union by Valentina and Semyon Kirlian in the 1930s. Study of the aura
via Kirlian photography became popular in the United States in the
1970s through work done by Kendal Johnson and Thelma Moss at UCLA.
Yale research has built upon Johnson and Moss' work in determining
that disease can be detected before it manifests in the physical body
through the study of the aura's mysterious luminescence.
Are there types of photography that can image the full aura?
Whereas Kirlian photography is high-voltage process using emulsion
plates to photograph the energy field, ColorVision Aura Imaging
photography is a double-exposure process that allows you to see the
aura in all its vibrant living colors as it surrounds and encompasses
you. Scientists say we can influence the "life field" with
our minds and wills. If we can positively impress the aura, can we
improve the circumstance of our lives? If so, how? Through the
vibrations of color!
What is the benefit of aura photography?
Aura photography provides a visual image of how you are functioning
mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Understanding the meanings and
variations in your aura (size, shape, color vibrations, etc.) may give
a deeper insight into one's self. Everything from physical health to
emotional, mental and spiritual circumstances show throughout the
colors of our aura.
What exactly is color?
Color is light split into different wavelengths, vibrating at
different speeds and frequencies. Each color has its own vibration,
with red being the slowest or longest wave and violet the fastest or
shortest wave. Between black (which absorbs all wavelengths and does
not reflect any color) and white (which reflects all color), we find
the wonderful world of colors. This essence of the life force is all
about us. Color can make chills run up and down the spine or quicken
the soul. As psychologists are finding, these color vibrations have a
tremendous influence upon our health, thoughts, feelings and actions.
What are chakras?
The Sanskrit word "chakra" literally means
"wheel" or "circle." Within the human body is a
huge column of moving energy made up of three main channels, whirling
like brightly colored flowers from the top of the head to the base of
the spine. Where the channels intersect, energy wheels or centers are
formed; these are referred to as the chakras. Chakra is the most
frequently used and descriptive word for the energy points or whirls
of energy that exists within in the human body. We have seven vital
chakras (as well as secondary or lesser chakras) located just to the
front of the spinal column. The chakras are part of the body's auric
energy, and control the inflow and outflow of the life force, also
known as Chi.
What is color therapy and what are its benefits?
Our bodies have been designed to be self-renewing and self-healing.
However, the body has to be maintained. If any one organ is overtaxed,
our bodies run out of replenishing material and cannot cope with the
overload. Even though what we see as a final product is the physical,
we must remember that what happens to us on the spiritual, mental, and
emotional planes have a strong and often very direct impact on the
physical. When dealing with the body's mental, emotional and spiritual
aspects, it is important to remember that we are dealing with living
energies. When we are at the point where imbalance has occurred, it is
then that we may use color therapy as a tool to help rebalance and
restore ourselves.
Color therapy is very simple. It works on the same principle as
tuning in a television frequency. Each chakra has a specific
wavelength and governs a specific area of the body. By working with
the appropriate color whose wavelength corresponds to the chakra
needing help, the weakened wavelength is reinforced. This will help
set in motion the regenerative and healing process of that chakra or
related body cell. This brings us into balance. The vibrations of
color work in both a positive and challenging way. By knowing
ourselves, our positive and challenging sides, we may achieve balance
by adding a vibration of the same color or by adding another color
vibration. This would be determined by your Chromatologist.
Chromatology is the science and study of color. If we are aware of
which colors produce what vibration, then we can enhance our lives.
Donna Reis is a certified chromatologist and the creator of
the ColorVision Aura Imaging Camera. For more information, contact: ColorVision
(800-795-5250); seeyouraura@usa.net;
or www.colorvibration.com.
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Can
Color Change Your Mood?
by Kyla Kosednar
The answer is yes—at least most of the time. Many people don’t understand the impact color has on our physical body and on our emotional states. This happens wherever we are: at home, school, workplaces and health care facilities.
Walk into any kindergarten room and most likely you’ll notice a lot of bright colors on the walls. These colors stimulate brain functioning and make learning more fun. Some Tibetan teachers of Buddhism decorate their meditations rooms in midnight blue to calm the mind, with vertical lines of deep red to help wake up consciousness. Color therapists help clients release tension and promote healing by having them look at colors associated with the seven energy centers in the body while deep breathing.
Some color therapists also aim colored lights on an area of the body that is in need of healing. Colored light treatments have been known to increase or slow metabolic activity in an area and promote healing, depending on the color. Most alternative health practitioners have experimented with color and its powers to affect a person’s state of mind and health.
Scientists have found that color isn’t just used to lighten a room—it is actually mood altering. Some have found that color is one of the most important keys to relaxation. Since 75% or more of illnesses are the result of stress, relaxing plays a huge role in disease prevention. The effects of color can be drastic! In his book Color and Light in Man-Made Environments, author Frank H. Mahnke notes: “[People] subjected to [visual] under-stimulation showed symptoms of restlessness, excessive emotional response, difficulty in concentration, irritation, and, in some cases, a variety of more extreme reactions.”
Researcher Robert Gerard experimented by flashing red, blue, and white lights at test subjects. When the subjects looked at the red light, their blood pressure, breathing rates and the amount of sweat on palms all increased, as did the frequency of eye blinks. When the subjects looked at the blue light, blood pressure dropped, as did the amount of eye blinks and breathing. Gerard found that colors with longer wavelengths (the warm colors: red, yellow and orange) hype us up, while shorter wavelengths (cooler colors like blue, purple and green) calm us down.
While the general perception of cool and warm colors is universal, we may each feel differently toward some colors by how they affect us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. For instance, if your best friend always wears blue you may associate that color with him or her, and so it may affect you differently then someone who doesn’t have such an association.
Here are some universal associations with basic colors:
Blue ~ Because peaceful, tranquil blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals, it is often used in bedrooms. It is believed that blue slows metabolic activity. Blue can also be cold and depressing or pain relieving. People are more productive in blue rooms. Blue enhances clear thinking, diligence and organization.
Green ~ Currently a popular decorating color, green symbolizes nature and is the universal healing color. It is the easiest color on the eye and can improve vision. It is a calming, nourishing, refreshing color. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients. Clear perception, self- recognition, and compassion are associated with green.
Red ~ The most emotionally intense color, red stimulates the heart to beat faster and breathing to increase. Red also increases metabolic activity. As red is the color of love, it is often used as an accent color in decorating. Decorators say that red will attract attention. Self-motivation, leadership and generosity are some qualities of the color red.
Yellow ~ Cheerful, sunny yellow is an attention getter. While it is considered an optimistic color, most people lose their tempers more often in yellow rooms, and babies will cry more. Why? Yellow is the most difficult color for the eye to take in, so it can be overpowering if overused. Yellow enhances concentration and speeds metabolism. Communication, observation and analysis are some attributes of yellow.
Black ~ Black is the color of authority and power. Black also implies submission. Priests wear black to signify submission to God. The qualities of black include self-sufficiency, individualism and protection.
White ~ White is associated with light. As such, it is often linked to goodness, innocence, purity and virginity. It is also considered to be the color of perfection. When used with intention, white can represent a successful beginning.
Purple ~ Purple has long been associated with royalty. It strongly symbolizes power, nobility, luxury and ambition. It conveys wealth and sometimes hints at extravagance. Purple is also associated with wisdom, dignity and independence. It is a powerful color in enhancing creativity, mystery and magic.
So, as you can see, color isn’t just something we use to brighten a room. More than simply decoration, it alters mood and in some cases actually improves health. Before you paint, take some time to think about the colors you are using. Remember, color can change how you feel!
Kyla Kosednar, 13 years old, is an 8th grader at Steller Secondary School. She enjoys writing and reading, hanging out with friends, listening to music and playing Ultimate Frisbee and soccer.
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