Chromotherapy: Breathing in Green

Soak up the rich, soothing color of life on Planet Earth. The natural wonder and fluidity of green reminds us of new beginnings, birth and expansion.

Breathe in deep jades and cool emeralds, marvel in serene sages and moss, revel in regal arrays of the forest. Green is a color of natural balance, fertility, vitality, prosperity, and abundance, and it possesses a simultaneously soothing and energizing influence upon both mind and body.

Le Printemps au Château de Chamarande, France

Photograph courtesy of Julien Formiol

Polignano a Mare, Italy

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Ubud, Bali

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Cascading Curls

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Tunnel of Love, Ukraine

Photograph courtesy of Inhabitat

Aurora Borealis

Photograph courtesy of Jamen Percy

Fresh Grass, South India

Photograph courtesy of Michael Gebicki

Temple IV, Tikal

Photograph courtesy of National Geographic Travel

Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Photograph courtesy of Caitlin Tracy

Arashiyama

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Sari Winds

Photograph courtesy of Wish Flowers

Resplendent Quetzal

Photograph courtesy of Guatemala Tourism

THE  H E A R T  CHAKRA

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A N A H A T A

Artwork by Heather L. Crowley

Anahata, the heart center, translated from Sanskrit as “the unstruck sound.” It is our connection to unconditional love, harmony, sincerity, forgiveness, empathy, and compassion. Anahata is the bridge between the lower and upper chakras, merging the manifest with the spiritual. A balanced heart chakra gives you a feeling of infallible connectedness, and a will to love fiercely.

The element associated with Anahata chakra is Air. Visit visualizations of exploring space, feeling the infinite, and expanding into the sky. The heart center is the door to our inner temple, our soul, the eternal, transcendent part of ourselves.

Image courtesy of Angelina Samadhi

 

H e a r t-m i n d e d  Foods

The Anahata Chakra is connected to the thymus gland, and affects blood pressure and all conditions of the heart, lungs, and breasts.

Green foods like kiwi, peas, zucchini, celery, pears, green apples, avocado, and leafy greens like spinach, kale, chard, lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, and leaks are essential to complete a diet nurturing to your heart center.

 

Y O G A

Chakrasana

Photograph courtesy of Ohm Sanith Yoga

Yogic postures that benefit the Anahata chakra are heart-openers such as Chakrasana (Wheel pose, pictured above), Bhujangasana (cobra pose), Viparita Virabhadrasana (reversed warrior), Ustrasana (camel pose),  and Anahatasana (heart melting pose, explored in Yin Yoga).  A daily yogic practice of postures, pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, and mindfulness, will lead to a fuller, more peaceful and connected lifestyle!

L i v i n g  in Greenery

Modern Jungle

Photograph courtesy of Turbulences Deco

Food & Forest

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Living Stairway

Photograph courtesy of Architecture & Design

Soaking Near Sprouts

Photograph courtesy of Lushome

Midcentury Emerald

Photograph courtesy of Design Selections

Exotic Edge

Photograph courtesy of Vogue

Tree Swing

Photograph courtesy of Who Living

Deep Turquoise

Photograph courtesy of The Home Decor 123

House Plant Dreams

Photograph courtesy of Justina Blakeney

Modern Boho

Photograph courtesy of Loom Brand

Cosmic Forest

Photograph courtesy of Murals Wallpaper

Gilded Green

Photograph courtesy of SF Girl by Bay

Forest Fireplace

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South Africa

Photograph courtesy of Wootay

Green Dragon

Photograph courtesy of Lily

Jungle Jade

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Eclectic Desert

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Vivid Velvet

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Submerged in Life

Photograph courtesy of Frame

Palace Halls

Photograph courtesy of Fashion Squad

Princess of the Forest

Photograph courtesy of Nous Decor

Lush Luxury

Photograph courtesy of Digs Digs

Jungalow Glow

Photograph courtesy of The Jungalow

Shop Bunglo

Pleasant Patterns

Photograph courtesy of Justina Blakeney

Boho Minimalist

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Rainforest Room

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Lantern Lit

Photograph courtesy of Blog Lovin

Emerald City

Photograph courtesy of Justina Blakeney

Jungalow Kitchen

Photograph courtesy of Justina Blakeney

Patches

Photograph courtesy of The Design Library

Electric Palms

Photograph courtesy of Brit + Co

Emerald Velvet

Photograph courtesy of Ave Styles

Modern Mosaic

Photograph courtesy of Habitus Living

Forest Chaise

Photograph courtesy of Blog Lovin

Vintage Fronds

Photograph courtesy of Urban Outfitters

Shop Bunglo

Leafy Accents

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Japanese Dining

Photograph courtesy of Futurist Architecture

Ben Bulben, Ireland

Photograph courtesy of Jason Hawkes

The Beech Pontus, France

Photograph courtesy of Dusky Wonder Site

Hobbit Home

Photograph courtesy of Flickr

Ferns

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Dreaming in green, the natural flow of the forest in our homes and our hearts, we celebrate the color of vivid life on our planet.

How do you like to incorporate green into your home and your life?

 

Check out our articles on the effects of Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, and Violet!