A device for inducing a relaxation state in a user is provided. The device includes a pair of light sources directed toward a user's eye. The two light sources emit different colors, preferably blue and red. A second pair of light sources may be directed toward the user's other eye. The user can adjust both the color level and the brightness emitted by the pair of lights. The user further may control a flash frequency of the light emitted by the pair of lights. Additionally, the user may control the time duration of the relaxation session. Preferably, the relaxation device is portable. Preferably, the relaxation device is mounted in a pair of eyeglasses or in a mask and includes control electronics for controlling the light sources and a power source for powering the lights and the control electronics.