Secrets of Colour Healing

by Stephanie Norris

Ancient civilizations used color healing long before the discovery of the scientific principles behind the effects of color on the human body. This accessible and highly visual guide discusses each color and its properties in detail and reveals the secrets of how color therapy works. The section on methods of color healing gives advice on using color healing at home, including color visualization, color light therapy, color meditation, and nutritional color therapy. Finally, the book looks at how color in the environment is important and how to feel in harmony with the colors you absorb in your daily life.

Genres: Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Kirsty ❤️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

My review: I love the 'Secrets of...' series of books. They're always packed full of information and colourful illustrations. There's always so much to learn. In here we have psychology, astrology and links and meanings and ways of working with colour to ease your life. 

Highly recommended series
Free arc from netgalley

[J. d'Merricksson · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

***Many thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

[Elizabeth Grieve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another interesting book from the 'Secrets of ..' series, this is a fascinating look at how colours can affect our physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. We all know instinctively that certain colours make us feel calm, whereas others are energising - this book goes into detail, complete with graphics and illustrations as to how colours affect us. I was a little sceptical of this but it does make an interesting read and certainly provided food for thought.
Thank you to the publisher for a digital review copy.

[NerdyBookishBeauty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pure love for this book. That is all I can say. This was a fun read and I enjoyed every moment.

[Am Y · Rating 3 out of 5]

Contains a huge ton of woo. But also gives you plenty of ideas on how colour can be used to enhance or change certain aspects of your life. The generally-accepted meanings/connotations of individual colours is also discussed.

[yamiyoghurt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. A good introduction to colour therapy, nicely laid out. Useful and informative. It was a pleasure to read!

[Dee’s Cozy Corner Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like a poem.

[Kelsey Hendriks · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sommige stukken vond ik erg interresant. Andere stukken daar in tegen vond ik niet leuk en kwam ik daardoor ook niet doorheen