What Benefits do we get with Mandala paintings?

 

Images are a great form of visualization, a process that activates the creative centers of our brain; and as we visualize, imagine and go in the creative mode for new things, we completely forget any issues, worries in our lives. Mandala is the Sanskrit word for  Circle or  Wheel. It encompasses the idea of unity, wholeness.

Mandala art is in a circular shape, almost every time, which is one big USP of it as compared to the other art forms of warli painting, Madhubani paintings, glass painting, etc. many people acknowledge Mandala art to have healing benefits to those who draw it. Making mandala paintings can be a wonderful activity for emotionally expressing, meditation, centering our focus, and soothing ourselves.

Mandala paintings help in increasing our mindfulness and relaxation. The circles of the Mandala show that it is not just any ordinary drawing. You get to quiet the swirling thoughts and stress in your life and are lost in the process of just painting the mandalas with the next color, in a way, filling colors in your own life.

The circles of the mandala can represent so many things related to us, they can be our Earth, Sun, the orbits of the planets, our eyes, etc. at so many places we can see the mandala. There is not anything complicated about doing the mandala paintings. The fact that they are circular makes it easy for even young children to draw these amazing paintings with little practice. There come some moments in our lives when we have to take big and brave decisions but don't know what to do next. At such times, it is better to sit to draw a mandala painting, with your favorite music, or just silence. You can light candles or some incense. Choose any design and just start to draw or paint it. You can customize it to any extent.

The amount and kind of calmness that you will get, just can’t be described. Finding the center, journeying from there to the outer periphery with colors, is such a fulfilling experience. The effects can resemble those of Meditation. Doing the mandala paintings regularly will definitely improve your life to a good extent.

Penkraft conducts classes, course, online courses, live courses, workshops, teachers' training & online teachers' training in Handwriting Improvement, Calligraphy, Abacus Maths, Vedic Maths, Phonics and various Craft & Artforms - Madhubani, Mandala, Warli, Gond, Lippan Art, Kalighat, Kalamkari, Pichwai, Cheriyal, Kerala Mural, Pattachitra, Tanjore Painting, One Stroke Painting, Decoupage, Image Transfer, Resin Art, Fluid Art, Alcohol Ink Art, Pop Art, Knife Painting, Scandinavian Art, Water Colors, Coffee Painting, Pencil Shading, Resin Art Advanced etc. at pan-India locations. With our mission to inspire, educate, empower & uplift people through our endeavours, we have trained & operationally supported (and continue to support) 1500+ home-makers to become Penkraft Certified Teachers? in various disciplines.

Healing with Mandala Art Therapy

 

Mandala is the Sanskrit for Circle or Completion, where one makes mandala a window for self-examination inside. Mandala art is a vessel for allowing thought, and the process of creation is a form of meditation Exercises that relieve stress are quick and easy to do and can be used as a focus for continuous meditation. The mandala is a symbol of the universe and gives us the feeling of being part of it as we have it. Our internal communication and is used for understanding, healing, and self-expression in circular structures, reflecting the wholeness of the person creating it.

Nature creating the mandala is a healing and symbolic way. The shapes and colors you create in your MandalaArt will show your inner identity at the time of creation. Your natural state and attitude should encourage and guide you through the creative process. Eventually, you will be creating your own image just as you are when you create a mandala.

Therefore, whatever you feel at that moment, whatever feelings come your way, will be represented in your mandala art therapy. Like most art therapies, it’s not about the final product… it’s about the journey. When you get to your destination, you will have a representation of something that makes sense to you and your image for a short time in the time expressed by your mandala.

Mandala are sacred pieces of art used to awaken healing, spiritual growth and meditation.The word Mandala means 'sacred circle' and is derived from the word 'mandra' which means 'vessel of greatness'. This circle or 'vessel of the essence' is said to represent perfection, health, communication, unity, harmony and life cycle. It is also said to symbolize unity with life.

Mandala also contains geometric patterns that reflect and represent Global Geometry. They usually have a focal point in the center known as the seed and the beginning of the construction of Mandala and all life.

The traditional Buddhist Mandala includes four quadrants that are said to represent loving-kindness, compassion, compassion and equality.These quadrants are also decorated with colors - white, yellow, red, green and blue which are said to cure the soul.

White: Heals ignorance and transforms it into acceptance, purity and wisdom.

Yellow: Heals pride and transforms it into unity, compassion and abundance.

Red: Heals attachment and fear and turns it into confidence, freedom and power.

Green: Heals jealousy and transforms it into unconditional love, understanding and accomplishment.

Blue: Heals anger and transforms it into your sign, your self-expression, and your sense of humor.

Coloring your Mandala, using whatever medium you desire such as paints, crayons, watercolors etc. Focus on your intention and remain open to the healing you may receive.

Penkraft conducts classes, course, online courses, live courses, workshops, teachers' training & online teachers' training in Handwriting Improvement, Calligraphy, Abacus Maths, Vedic Maths, Phonics and various Craft & Artforms - Madhubani, Mandala, Warli, Gond, Lippan Art, Kalighat, Kalamkari, Pichwai, Cheriyal, Kerala Mural, Pattachitra, Tanjore Painting, One Stroke Painting, Decoupage, Image Transfer, Resin Art, Fluid Art, Alcohol Ink Art, Pop Art, Knife Painting, Scandinavian Art, Water Colors, Coffee Painting, Pencil Shading, Resin Art Advanced etc. at pan-India locations. With our mission to inspire, educate, empower & uplift people through our endeavours, we have trained & operationally supported (and continue to support) 1500+ home-makers to become Penkraft Certified Teachers? in various disciplines.