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How Coloring a Mandala Can Relieve Stress
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Mandalas as a form of mediation
Coloring a picture (especially the geometric circles known as mandalas) can be quite beneficial in relieving stress and anxiety.
Although it is a simple exercise, it really helps you take your mind off of other things.
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What a Mandala is
Mandalas are sacred circles, that have long been used to facilitate meditation in the Indian and Tibetan religions of Hinduism and Buddhism.
The main circle shape of a mandala is filled with a variety of geometric shapes and symbols. These are often repeated in symmetrical patterns using bold color schemes.
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Mandalas as art therapy
People who color mandalas may feel a deep sense of calm and well-being. It's a simple tool that doesn't require any expertise, but it can be remarkably soothing.
Mandalas not only focus your attention but also allow you to express your creative side, which many of us neglect in our daily lives.
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Mandalas are not for everyone
Because this activity involves repetitive movements, it can aggravate the the pain of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis in the fingers.
It can also cause pain in people with carpal tunnel syndrome, lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), and other forms of repetitive strain injuries as well.
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Adult coloring books
Nowadays more and more adults are taking a liking in coloring books. This can be explained, it seems, by the fact that these relax you and have positive effects on your overall mood.
The benefits of coloring books
Recent research has shown that coloring books for adults have, as the main benefit, the fact of reducing significantly anxiety.
Furthermore, adults taking part in the different experiments also displayed lower levels of depression.
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Relaxation as an alternative
There are plenty of ways to achieve relaxation without sitting cross-legged on the floor. They’re all rooted in a technique called “the distraction method.”
The method consists of d...
Activities to calm your brain
- Arts and crafts, including but not limited to coloring, pottery and knitting.
- All varieties of yoga.
- Go for a walk. Notice how your breath feels. Notice your feet walking.
- Singing, humming and whistling.
- Free-writing before bed.
- Cooking is filled with basic tasks that let you focus on all sorts of sights, smells, tastes and textures.
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Tai Chi
Is a mind-body practice that involves a series of slow, flowing exercises that combine movement, meditation, and rhythmic breathing. Initially developed as a martial art, it's now commonly p...
Research Based Claims On The Benefits Of Tai Chi
"excellent evidence" that tai chi appears to helpful for Parkinson's disease, osteoarthritis, preventing falls, improving cognitive function in older adults, and rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Improves cognitive functioning, particularly in older adults.
Prevents falls in older adults and Parkinson’s and stroke sufferers by improving their balance.
Ameliorates back pain and cancer-related fatigue.
Helps to rehabilitate the heart of people with chronic heart failure.
Safety And Side Effects Of Tai Chi
It is possible to learn tai chi by yourself through books audio and video but only a teacher would be able to guarantee you are doing the movements correctly and safely.
Done correctly, tai chi seems safe for most healthy people, but it should not be used as a substitute for standard care in the treatment of chronic health conditions. Also, if you have a health condition such as arthritis, it's important to consult your doctor before starting tai chi to see if it's appropriate for you.