I remember the time when I was at the Tata Memorial Hospital and was treating 25 cancer children. They had met me either before or after their chemotherapy session.

All of them were very depressed and not ready to accept me. However, with the art, along with music in the background they gradually opened up. In about an hour and a half they all wanted to dance.

I have noticed that after the sessions my patients are happy, relaxed and experience a different level in themselves.

Mind, body and soul

My therapy involves the experiences of all the senses.

I put music in the background because it calms and soothes your nerves. When you listen to music there is a connection made with your ears and brain, which automatically sends signals to your brain cells to loosen your body.

Then gradually come the colours, the art, which you can see. After that you use your hand for the painting, which is the motor skills, so it becomes a complete mind-body-soul experience.

Colours your world  

You have to remember that while colours can be used to enhance your life, as far as making use of it medically is concerned, it is better left to the professional.

The seven colours of the visible spectrum have varying wavelengths and frequencies. For example, red has the highest wavelength and lower frequency whereas violet has a lower wavelength and higher frequency.

• Red

Red is associated with the base chakra that promotes vitality, strength, sexuality and will power. It helps people who are suffering from lack of energy and low blood pressure. It stimulates overall energy levels of the metabolism. This colour will definitely catch attention when you wear it.

However an OD of red will be exhaustive and can aggravate or over stimulate certain conditions.

• Orange

This colour is associated with the spleen chakra, which regulates circulation and metabolism as well as stimulates the thyroid gland. It promotes happiness and joyousness. It helps in curing depression, hypothyroidism and problems related to the lungs.

While most shades of orange can be used to revitalise the body, too much of orange may adversely affect the nerves.

• Yellow

Being the colour of sun, and thus fire, yellow is a very powerful colour. Associated with the Solar Plexus chakra, which is connected with intellect and judgment, it can be used to treat rheumatism.

On the other hand, excessive exposure to yellow may make one superficial and hyperactive.

• Green

Green is the colour of the heart chakra and also the colour of nature. Being the predominant colour on the planet, it balances our energies and represents purity and harmony. It is a great healer.

Since it promotes growth, it should not be used to heal tumors, cancerous conditions or anything of a malignant nature as this colour helps things to grow.