Mandala Colouring
Digital/printable colouring booklet. 34 more pages than in the free version.
The act of coloring utilizes specific areas of the brain that enhance focus, concentration, and attention. Mindful coloring involves purposefully paying attention to the present moment, rather than operating on autopilot. For example, one may take notice of the design being colored, the color choices being made, the motion of the hand and fingers on the page, the gradual filling of the space with color, and the sensation of the hand moving along the page while coloring.
Coloring provides a focal point for the mind, allowing for a temporary release from stress-inducing thoughts, or at the very least, postponing the energy given to them until the end of the coloring session or a more appropriate time. If any thoughts do arise that require action, it is recommended to jot them down in dedicated note book or app, in order to return to them later and maintain focus on coloring. In the event that the mind begins to wander to other thoughts, gently redirect attention back to the task at hand and describe the experience to oneself. Reconnect the mind with the immediate environment. Remember that the beauty of coloring lies in the freedom from expectations, judgments, and labels of correctness or neatness. It is what it is.
Mindfulness can train the mind to remain present and avoid unhelpful default thought pathways. Its purpose is not to distract from problems, but rather to strengthen the brain for higher cognitive functions, enabling a response instead of a reaction. Mindful coloring and other forms of mindfulness art therapy may decrease stress levels, stimulate creativity, and promote relaxation. With its ease of execution, one can engage in coloring and stop at any point in time.
Digital/printable colouring booklet. 34 more pages than in the free version.
The act of coloring utilizes specific areas of the brain that enhance focus, concentration, and attention. Mindful coloring involves purposefully paying attention to the present moment, rather than operating on autopilot. For example, one may take notice of the design being colored, the color choices being made, the motion of the hand and fingers on the page, the gradual filling of the space with color, and the sensation of the hand moving along the page while coloring.
Coloring provides a focal point for the mind, allowing for a temporary release from stress-inducing thoughts, or at the very least, postponing the energy given to them until the end of the coloring session or a more appropriate time. If any thoughts do arise that require action, it is recommended to jot them down in dedicated note book or app, in order to return to them later and maintain focus on coloring. In the event that the mind begins to wander to other thoughts, gently redirect attention back to the task at hand and describe the experience to oneself. Reconnect the mind with the immediate environment. Remember that the beauty of coloring lies in the freedom from expectations, judgments, and labels of correctness or neatness. It is what it is.
Mindfulness can train the mind to remain present and avoid unhelpful default thought pathways. Its purpose is not to distract from problems, but rather to strengthen the brain for higher cognitive functions, enabling a response instead of a reaction. Mindful coloring and other forms of mindfulness art therapy may decrease stress levels, stimulate creativity, and promote relaxation. With its ease of execution, one can engage in coloring and stop at any point in time.
Digital/printable colouring booklet. 34 more pages than in the free version.
The act of coloring utilizes specific areas of the brain that enhance focus, concentration, and attention. Mindful coloring involves purposefully paying attention to the present moment, rather than operating on autopilot. For example, one may take notice of the design being colored, the color choices being made, the motion of the hand and fingers on the page, the gradual filling of the space with color, and the sensation of the hand moving along the page while coloring.
Coloring provides a focal point for the mind, allowing for a temporary release from stress-inducing thoughts, or at the very least, postponing the energy given to them until the end of the coloring session or a more appropriate time. If any thoughts do arise that require action, it is recommended to jot them down in dedicated note book or app, in order to return to them later and maintain focus on coloring. In the event that the mind begins to wander to other thoughts, gently redirect attention back to the task at hand and describe the experience to oneself. Reconnect the mind with the immediate environment. Remember that the beauty of coloring lies in the freedom from expectations, judgments, and labels of correctness or neatness. It is what it is.
Mindfulness can train the mind to remain present and avoid unhelpful default thought pathways. Its purpose is not to distract from problems, but rather to strengthen the brain for higher cognitive functions, enabling a response instead of a reaction. Mindful coloring and other forms of mindfulness art therapy may decrease stress levels, stimulate creativity, and promote relaxation. With its ease of execution, one can engage in coloring and stop at any point in time.
When printed on an inkjet printer the black lines will bleed if you colour with markers. If markers are your preferred method of colouring, please have the pages printed on a laser printer. You can usually have your local public library print these for you at a low fee per page or send it off to be printed.