The colors you choose to surround yourself with--matter, especially when it comes to stress management and relaxation.
It is generally believed that the color Blue has a healing and tranquil nature to it, and that the color Green brings to mind the elements of nature, such as relaxing forests and gardens. Some believe that olive green is the universal color of Peace.
Humans have associated good and bad things with particular colors. Therefore, we relax when around colors that are associated with calm places and things (like the sky or ocean), and we may feel tense when around colors that are associated with discomfort (like heat, pain, or sadness).
Psychologically, we've managed to assign various moods and feelings to colors, but your personal experiences will define for you what colors feel calming and relaxing, and what colors are a turn-off. In other words, not only does color have an effect on mood and feelings, but history and life events affect our perception of color.
In the practice of Feng Shui, colors may also be related to elements, such as Earth, Air, Fire, Water, etc. When decorating a room for relaxation, it may be helpful to reference some of the material from this area of study in order to include colors that bring a well-balanced natural energy to a room.
Lucky for us, there has been a lot of information generated about color, color perception, and the effects of color on mood, so we are probably safe in believing some of these very interesting findings and areas of study.
When you are ready to set up your relaxing space or meditation area, consider including an investigation into your personal color preferences. Be sure that the special places you select or create feel right to you and have the relaxing look and mood you want.
Thanks to Felix M for the great photo - Playing GOD
