LIFESTYLE
Colour Therapy
The use of colour has become an important expression of who we are, how we feel and what we believe.
Our moods, thoughts and emotions flow through us like an electric current. Unpredictable or all at once, creating a combination of harmony and positive energy. Our Raya collection explores how colour can influence our mood, mindset and the energy around us. By trying something new, our exploration into ourselves blooms and new opportunities encourages us to express our truest essence. Cue our Colour Therapy edit. Defined by the energy they give to bring you into your method of movement in the most beautiful way
CANTON
Pronounced kan-tohn
Inspired by all things Canton, this new hue is energising, refreshing, and vibrant. Designed to add clarity and raise the energy levels of your workout
Crystal - Green Fluorite
Properties - This stone works to cleanse negative energy in a room or workspace. It’s also used to clear mental fog and increase concentration- the perfect edition to your desk
How to use - Place near or on your workstation or desk
Aroma - Rosemary
Properties - In both ancient Rome and Greece this essential oil was believed to improve brain function, perfect for increasing memory and improving concentration
LAGOON
Pronounced luh-goon
Inspired by water and air, our Lagoon blue centres your energy levels to bring clarity, stability and tranquility to your workout
Crystal- Malachite
Properties - Often we take on others energy, this stone assists in maintaining emotional balance, keeping you positive and focused on your own emotions
How to use - Lay the stone on your stomach, this is where you empathically absorb others energy. The malachite will act as a sponge, drawing this out
How to use - Place near or on your workstation or desk
Aroma - SAGE
Properties - Sage can cleanse you and your home of negative and stagnant energy
How to use - Smudging is the practice of burning sage Sage. Start at the front of your home and move around walking clockwise allowing the smoke to drift into all areas
LAVENDER
Pronounced La-vuhn-duh
Designed to cleanse negative energies and heighten your senses. Lavender soothes the mind and brings awareness and focus back to the body
Crystal- Amethyst
Properties - A natural stress reliever, it soothes, calms and promotes sleep
How to use - Place it over your third eye before sleeping. Let it open your intuition, mind and calm your thoughts
Aroma- Lavender
Properties - Instrumental for slowing heartbeat and relaxing muscles . It offers calming and soothing properties to quieten negative inner noise and anxiety
How to use - add a few drops of lavender essential oil to your diffuser to increase your slow wave sleep
CORAL
Pronounced ko-r-al
Inspired by all things coral, this new hue is soothing, sensual and re-energising. Designed to calm and rebalance your mindset
Crystal - Rose quartz
Properties - One of the most tender and loving energies of any stone, soothing to the heart, comforting the soul, and vibrating to the frequencies of inner peace
How to use - Place the quartz by your bedside table, welcoming loving energy into your room
Aroma - GRAPEFRUIT
Properties - Known for increasing focus, this awakening scent gives a boost and encourages mental space for self acceptance and love
How to use - Apply a few drops to you wrists and temples
TULIPWOOD
Pronounced choo-lip-wuhd
Heralding the arrival of spring, Tulipwood carries vibrancy and provides a positive balancing force. Designed to help you grow and encourage you to express yourself more freely
Crystal - Lepidolite
Properties - Known as the “stone of transition”, it assists helping to move away from negative or damaging behaviours
How to use - During your meditation practice, hold your lepidolite in your hand. Allow the energy to flow through you when your mind is clear
Aroma - Frankincense
Properties - This spicy, woody scent soothes the mind, assists with sleep and even works as a antiseptic helping to protect your immune system
How to use -Sprinkle a few drops of oil into the bottom of a running shower. It will work alongside the steam offering both the cleansing and relaxing properties of the oil
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