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.

Mandalas as a form of mediation

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.

What a Mandala is

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.

Mandalas as art therapy

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.

Mandalas are not for everyone

The simple act of coloring a picture can be quite beneficial in relieving stress and anxiety. One popular way to do this is to color mandalas and use it as a form of meditation. This form of art therapy has become popular among adults as well as children because it is a relaxing exercise that can take your mind off of other things.

What a Mandala is

How Coloring a Mandala Can Relieve Stress

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