Lighting one or more candles has been used for centuries all over the world as a form of healing. It is a widely used technique that is highly respected and used.
What is candle therapy?
Candle therapy involves focusing on a lit candle for a few minutes and then leaving the candle to continue to burn in the room. You can breathe deeply, meditate or pray after gazing at the candle flame.
This is known to encourage and bring healing, peace, and light into your life. The candle flame can calm the human mind and have a relaxing effect on the body.
Candle therapy can have the following effects on you:
- It can help reduce your stress
- Provide a relaxing environment
- Reduce your anxiety
- Help you sleep
- Help you stay calm
- Help you focus and concentrate
- Help you react in a positive manner.
- Help your mood and make you happier by increasing the dopamine hormone levels in your body.
- Help with vision and eye health.
Candles are also known to unlock your emotions.
What other names is candle therapy known as?
Other names for candle therapy are candle meditation, candle gazing, yogic gazing and trataka.
Where does candle therapy originate from?
Candle therapy originates from India hundreds of years ago.
Does the colour of the candle you are lighting matter?
Yes it does.
A blue coloured candle can help you with forgiveness.
A purple coloured candle can aid your overcome any obstacles in your life
A peach coloured candle is known to rejuvenate the soul.
A white coloured candle is known to purify the body.
A lavender coloured candle is known to calm the soul.
A magenta coloured candle enhances spiritual healing.
An orange coloured candle can help heal emotional problems.
A green coloured candle can help you attract luck.
A red coloured candle is known to heal love and passion problems
Can scented candles help you?
When used, scented candles provide peace, calmness and tranquillity. The smell in the room can produce a relaxed atmosphere giving an ideal environment for mediation, yoga and prayer.
A frankincense scented candle helps with stress and anxiety.
A vanilla scented candle is good for relaxing, good mood, and producing feelings of joy
A peppermint scented candle can help you focus.
An apple scented candle is good at removing anxiety.
An orange scented candle is great at reducing stress.
A cinnamon scented candle can make you feel fresh and vibrant.
A lavender scented candle is known to relax the mind.
A lemon scented candle can lift our mood.
A sandalwood scented candle is great for calming the body.
Who should not Have candle therapy?
People who suffer with the following conditions should not have candle therapy:
- Anyone who suffers from seizures.
- Anyone with an eye disorder.
- Anyone with a mental health condition such as psychosis
You should also not have candle therapy after a heavy drinking session or if you have taken drugs.
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