Sauna with Colour Therapy
The science of how colours affect us is at least 200 years old, perhaps even older. It was in the early 1800s that the writer and naturalist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) published his groundbreaking works on colour psychology.
Colours are all around us, and without even realising it, we shape our surroundings according to our preferences. We make colour choices every time we decide what to wear, what to eat and how to decorate our homes. The colours we surround ourselves with in our daily lives influence us, our behaviour and our emotions. By increasing our awareness of the power of colours, we can begin to use them to make positive changes in our lives. 
Different colours in a sauna
Many psychologists have studied colours and their significance and have found that colours are perceived differently and elicit some form of reaction in most people. However, it has been difficult to pinpoint exactly how colours make us feel, as this also depends to some extent on culture, time and place. Although opinions differ on how colours affect us, there is agreement that they are highly significant, and that they often influence us more than we realise. Psychologists and researchers do not entirely agree on what colours do to us, but they do agree that they have an impact on our emotions and behaviour.
Colour that influences
The method of using colours to influence people physically and psychologically is called chromotherapy. This knowledge has long been known in many ancient cultures in Egypt, Persia, Tibet, India and China. In the West, the use of colour for therapeutic purposes has not been as widespread. In the early 20th century, Rudolf Steiner developed a specific application of colours in art and therapy based on Goethe’s theory of colours. Since then, further developments have led to the wider adoption of colour therapy. Light and colours are now used in various ways, even within mainstream healthcare in many countries.
Chromotherapy, sometimes called colour treatment, colourology, colour therapy or chromatherapy, is an alternative medicine method, which is considered a pseudoscience. In our range of saunas, you will find chromotherapy units fitted to the ceiling of all models. Some models also feature so-called professional chromotherapy, which involves a higher LUX/LED light illuminating the area.
Yellow
Stimulates the senses and clears the mind, alleviates depression, aids digestion, increases the thirst for knowledge, strengthens memory and logical thinking, and enhances learning ability.
Blue colour Has a calming effect on body and mind. Suitable for creative thinking and meditation.
Green
Refreshing and has a relaxing effect, reducing anxiety. Alleviates stress symptoms and headaches, promotes reconciliation and forgiveness.
Red
Motivates, encourages and ‘gives a boost’ – increased adrenaline. Promotes passion, vitality and a sense of well-being. Affects the circulation and the lungs.
Orange
Represents strength and boldness; it is a colour of activity.
Violet
Brings calm and tranquillity.
Wine red
Invites a sense of comfort.
Brown
Provides security and trust.
Turquoise
Promotes decision-making.
Indigo
Represents intuition and spirituality.