After the dull, drab months of winter, the return spring sunshine breathes life into many experiencing the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Light plays an important role in mental health. Even when facing days of clouds and darkness, you can still get a mental boost from chromotherapy. That’s why all of our saunas give you seven lighting options so you can rebalance your mind, body, and spirit. Discover how this works and how to choose the right light for you below.
What is Chromotherapy
Ancient cultures developed medical systems based on energetic principles of the universe and the somatic cellular body. The Sanskrit principle of Ayurveda describes the wheels of life or Chakras as originating from subtle energy known as Prana. This type of subtle energy can be modulated by electromagnetic field/visible light to stimulate the brain/nervous system, cellular tissues, and bodily organs. Visible light is emitted in the
form of photons that are absorbed through the skin and the active receptors in the eyes. Once absorbed, proteins or photopigments are activated at specific wavelengths to produce chemical reactions in the body. These reactions can produce various therapeutic biochemical benefits depending on their wavelength.
Check out the options and choose your favorite during every contrast therapy session.
Violet
CROWN CHAKRA/TOP OF HEAD
Balances 7th / crown chakra to connect mind-body with a higher power. This high energy state stimulates the pituitary gland to regulate serotonin and reduce depression and anxiety. Helps regulate sleep to improve energy and reduce effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Indigo
THIRD-EYE CHAKRA/FOREHEAD
Balances 6th / third eye chakra located between the eyebrows. Helps improve focus, reduce fog brain, stimulate intuition through the pineal gland, clear sinus cavities, and improve the ability to understand wisdom and truth.
Blue
THROAT CHAKRA/NECK
Balances 5th / throat chakra to improve verbal communication, articulation and understanding. Produces a cooling, calming effect in the body to counteract worry, reduce over excitement, modulate hyperactivity, and calm various throat conditions.
Green
HEART CHAKRA/CHEST
Balances 4th chakra located at the heart center in and around the sternum. The body’s healing seat to reset circadian rhythms, relax muscles, detox organs, and stimulate tissue regeneration. Here is where love and forgiveness of self and others originates, and where the spiritual and physical body merge.
Orange
SACRAL CHAKRA/BELOW BELLY BUTTON
Balances 2nd chakra located in the low abdomen. Regulates creativity via reproductive organs, creative thought, emotions, and sexuality. Balancing the 2nd chakra can reduce inflammation, menstrual cramps, edema, prostate issues, and bladder/urinary dysfunction.
Yellow
SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA/STOMACH
Balances 3rd chakra located at the solar plexus mid-torso in and around the kidneys and liver. Center of personal power, will and self-esteem. Produces a cleansing effect to purify the blood and skin, increase neuromuscular tone, and improve nervous system function.
Red
ROOT CHAKRA / END OF SPINE
Balances 1st chakra located at the base of the spine. Regulates skeletal and circulatory systems, helps relieve tension to improve energy efficiency. Can improve cellular metabolism. Helps regulate fear regarding family, finances/survival, and decreases feelings of anger. This grounding energy can return the mind/body to states of joy and happiness.
Try one or try them all to see the difference chromotherapy makes in your day.