Therapeutic Applications Of Colour And Light: Bridging Holistic Practices And Modern Healthcare

Wathsala Sripali Kumarasinghe; Dr K. Jayanthi; Dr Rajeshwari Ullagaddi

doi:10.29284/3zfza885

Authors

Wathsala Sripali Kumarasinghe Department of Life Sciences, Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, Kalaburagi, 585313, Karnataka, INDIA
Dr K. Jayanthi Department of Physical and Chemical Sciences, Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, Kalaburagi, 585313, Karnataka, INDIA
Dr Rajeshwari Ullagaddi Department of Life Sciences, Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, Kalaburagi, 585313, Karnataka, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29284/3zfza885

Keywords:

Holistic wellness, Light therapy, Chromotherapy, Integrative medicine, Colour psychology, Mental health.

Abstract

The growing incidence of stress-related disorders and emotional disturbances in modern society has intensified interest in alternative therapy and non-invasive therapeutic approaches that support holistic health. Colour therapy, or chromotherapy, is an integrative modality that applies the psychological and neuropsychological impact of various colours to manipulate emotions, mental states and even physical wellbeing. This integrative review examines the multifarious roles of light and colour therapy in areas of health and wellness ranging from historical background to scientific principles, mechanisms of psychological action, and traditional healing paradigms. The present paper explores the physical properties of light and colour perception, stressing neurobiological pathways involving limbic system activity, hypothalamic regulation, visual processing, and autonomic nervous system responses. Psychological evidence from light and colour perception studies is also discussed to expound upon how specific hues may impact mood, attention, emotions and stress responses. In traditional Indian healing systems, Ayurveda and the chakra framework are integrated to demonstrate symbolic and functional relations between light, colours, mental states, and energetic balance. Practical applications of colour therapy, including light exposure, visualization, environmental design, meditation, and expressive arts are studied within integrative health-care settings. Ethical considerations, safety implications and limitations inherent in these approaches are discussed critically so that their integration can take place responsibly in conjunction with conventional medical and psychological treatment. Overall, integrating light and colour therapy arises as a low-risk, accessible complementary method with potential benefits for emotional and mental well-being, demanding further rigorous interdisciplinary research to reinforce its scientific authentication and clinical significance.

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