I am L.O.V.E.-ing adult coloring pages and mandalas. So much so I have started to design my own coloring pages based on quotes that you can download for free.
If you are into them to you will love this giveaway.
Leave a comment in today’s post by May 25th, 2015 and you will be in the running for a copy of:
Art Therapy: Mandalas: 100 Designs, Colouring in and Meditation
and
Open to U.S. residents only please.
These two books are a great combo for you to spend some relaxing coloring time and a read a bit about how to center yourself, get focused with a place to take some notes.
More about the books:
Art Therapy Mandalas:
We all look for ways to manage the pressures of everyday life, and to alleviate feelings of stress. Mandalas provides not only a wonderfully creative outlet, but also a way of focusing attention away from external stress, thereby encouraging a sense of relaxation and increased wellbeing.
Used for centuries across different cultures and religions, a ‘mandala’ is a spiritual symbol used in Buddhist and Hindu traditions to represent the universe, and is often used as an aid to meditation. Mandalas can therefore be spiritually healing and help to create a peaceful state of mind. Although sometimes basic in design, they are often extremely intricate. Traditionally, the mandala consists of an outer circle, sometimes shown on fire to represent the universe and the dangers it holds, and an inner ‘palace’, housing deities and the enlightened. With 100 patterns based on Tibetan and Hindu traditions, as well as some original designs, this beautiful art book will enable you to relax and rediscover the pleasures of being creative.
and
Mediate: A Guided Journal
Store your notes, journal entries, and daily meditation records, observations, and to-do lists within the pages of this beautiful and inspirational journal. The best meditations on earth– this guided journal is the perfect tool for you to keep your thoughts, meditations, inspirations, sketches, to-do lists and more. Quotes and illustrations on each spread complement the helpful tips, anecdotes, and ideas from meditations experts, Dr. Hart and Skye Alexander. This guided journal is not only a useful tool, but the perfect keepsake for inner thoughts and inspirations.
Coloring in sheets are a great way to calm the busy mind, as you focus on the coloring techniques your brain is actually able to calm itself and focus on less. Coloring is used to help relax and calm anxiety and stress. Coloring keeps out mental health in check and allows us to develop of creative brain. We highly recommend Copic markers
or Faber castell coloring pencils .
I love making mamdalas these books are wonderful!
This sounds like the perfect activity for relaxing this summer!
This is a great activity to meditate on the beach
these books would give me the final push to start in mixed media.
I make greeting cards and seem stuck in a rut. I have all of the supplies but I need some practice on coloring and then I’ll be off and running.
thanks.
I used to draw mandalas. Lots and lots of them. It’s incredibly therapeutic.
My daughter is a graphic artist and works in a high paced job. She needs both of these books to distress.
They seem so relaxing!
Wow! Both these books sound amazing! Perfect for the art girl like me!!
I love coloring mandalas. They really help focus concentration. Thanks for the chance to win!
I just found out about mandalas. I need to find my coloring pencils and start working on some. 🙂
What lovely books! I love the designs of the mandalas and I’ve always wanted to incorporate meditation into my day.
How delightful, I’d love this.
I am a nurse and I would love to have these to decompress and unwind after my shifts. 🙂
I’ve been wanting to try this!
Thanks for the great giveaway!!
have been wanting to rekindle the self-soothing experience of coloring again…hmmmmm
Looks like fun! My daughter could really use these, she is so stressed by her job.
I loved to color as a child and would like to try it now for de-stressing!
Thanks, Kim Reid
My sister and I love coloring. I think we need to buy new markers and Prismacolors!
This looks like exactly what I need!! How totally awesome!!!! 😉
What a great way to keep busy. Joan