Why Colour Visualisation Techniques Boosts Brain Neuroplasticity
in Your Coaching Business 2025-12-21
Colour perception and visualisation is a complex process involving the eyes and brain and, the subjective experience of the individual.
The Science behind brain neuroplasticity
The science behind the imagination faculty of the brain is quite amazing and, involves the brain’s visual processing and memory systems.
“Approximately 80% of our sensory impressions are visual, making colour a critical stimulus for the brain. “ ( Ref: How colours affect brain functioning, Psychology Today)
Sunlight – Colour and Rays
Identifies seven primary colour rays in the visible spectrum. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. These colours represent different wavelengths and energy levels.
Sunlight plays a crucial role in health. Including the synthesis of vitamin D; influencing mood (enhancing serotonin production) and sleep (circadian rhythms) and various physiological and psychological processes, including reducing stress and.
Brain Neuroplasticity
When we use our imagination, for example, to visualise a colour, we are activating the brain’s neural pathways making new associations with colour perception.
Brain Memory and Association
The brain can recall past experience, including emotional and contextual associations. For example, if a colour has strong emotional connection with an individual, it might be easier to recall and sense without external stimuli.
Subjectivity of Experience
While the fundamental mechanisms of colour vision are shared among humans, individual perceptions can vary significantly.
How I use colour for artistic expression
- Imagine rays of sunlight from top of head to soles of feet (all colours of rainbow)
- Feeling grounded like a tree with strong roots (red)
- Brainstorming ideas (orange)
- Trust (yellow)
- Peace and harmony (green)
- Positive affirmations (blue)
- Bright future (purple/indigo)
Why Colour Visualisation Techniques Boosts Brain Neuroplasticity
(References: Iaskai)
Activate Your Higher self – Somadome
Exploring the Role of Neuroplasticity in Development, Aging, and Neurodegeneration (PubMed)
How Colors Affect Brain Functioning (Psychology Today)
The Benefits of Sunshine: How Natural Light Affects Mental Health – Saber Psychiatry
How light can shift your mood and mental health – The University of Sydney
Cognitive neuroscience perspective on memory: overview and summary – PMC