Colour psychology tells us that the warm hues of yellow are stimulating and can lift our spirits and self-esteem. Yellow is the colour of optimism. Orange is all about comfort and sensuality. So it’s no wonder that we are at our happiest during the beautiful sunshine filled days of summer.
Delving deeper and taking a soothing inhalation, we look to the Chakras – our energy locations and spiritual centres – for further guidance. Colour theories and interpretations seem to be drawn from this ancient wisdom and the psychology aligned with each Chakra shade is explained on a deeper level.
Now, eating for the Chakras may or may not help us achieve super spiritual and physical balance – but why not continue the theme of our carefree summer, letting go of any skepticism and enjoy learning more about our food, our seasonal tastes and about who we want to be.
The Manipura (Solar Plexus) Chakra is visualised as yellow and represents our self-worth, personal power and inner peace. So pop a banana in your smoothie or chop up some sweet pineapple for a beach session snack and enjoy the rolling waves of confidence and optimism.
The Svadhisthana (Sacral) Chakra is all about orange and is the home of our passion and pleasure. Dig in to a tray of delicious mangoes, savour juicy summer fruits like peaches and apricots and feel creativity hit – get inspired and pursue your passions.
Our senses are all beautifully linked and when we slow down and eat mindfully we can appreciate all of the goodness that pours out like sacred energy from our fresh foods. See the colours, smell the aromas and savour every mouthful. Eating with consciousness, regardless of how balanced your chakras are or aren’t, how in-tune you are with your third eye, or how many Nag Champas you have lit today, will always bring health and happiness. Happy Summer. Om Shanti.
