Historically, mandalas were created as sacred objects upon which to meditate. The symmetrical images are either painted or in some cases made from sand - the object being for the painter to reflect on and empty the mind. Psychologists have also noted that such paintings may be an attempt by the conscious self to release unconscious knowledge. By becoming absorbed in colouring in an object of beauty, the reader will embark on a practical exercise in mindfulness. Inspirational quotes accompanying the images will enhance the experience. This is an easy way to relax the mind, body and spirit, whilst subconsciously developing self-knowledge, expanding the imagination and creating a sense of well-being.

A relaxing book full of patterns to colour, with music links to listen along to. This bright and inviting book contains all sorts of pictures and patterns to colour and get lost in. Aimed primarily at children, it has a cheerful approach and reassuring messages that encourage mindfulness and help calm anxieties. It includes links to music to listen to online, chosen to complement the illustrations to colour, and help the reader focus and unwind.

Portable art-therapy for the over-worked and over-stimulated adult - Color Me Calm offers 100 coloring templates for grown-ups looking to calm down and relax in a demanding digital age.

This illustrated, write-in book is an unworry toolkit, for distracting you from any anxieties, calming you down, and providing a place to sort through your worries and thoughts. It includes a variety of activities, from things to write, colour and design, to calm-down tactics and relaxation exercises. Designed to appeal to a wide range of ages, with a range of activities and ideas to suit all sorts of people. Researched and developed with a psychologist to give it weight and relevance, and make it as useful as possible. Includes internet links to websites that offer support to young people and parents or carers of worried children, and details of charities that can help.

Discover the happiness benefits of putting brush to paper with a guide that puts judgment aside and “encourages simple enjoyment of painting” (Library Journal). Meditative, peaceful, and calming, watercolour painting offers a sense of control and self-worth to everyone, with no judgment or goal beyond the joy of painting itself. This book shows you how to calm and enhance your outlook through the movement of brush on paper. Master artist Jean Haines leads you through the journey, putting the emphasis on the joy of play rather than on pressure to perform or produce—and showing you how to wipe away your worries with the soothing, gentle strokes of watercolour paint. “Starting from the premise that everyone can paint, Haines frees readers of the goals and expectations of end results, and encourages simple enjoyment of painting. Open-ended, detailed exercises guide readers through experimenting with paint to gain a sense of control; to relieve stress; to escape; or to be in a better mood. The emotional and psychological properties of color are discussed as are obstacles to creativity and happiness. . . . [a] unique blend of self-care and expression.” —Library Journal

Discover the magical world of the forest and the curious creatures that lay within and delve in to the woodlands and its wonderful wildflowers. Get ready to colour yourself calm.

The perfect book for stressed-out adults who want to reconnect, simply and easily, with their inner creativity while on the go. Work, kids, relationships, meetings, traffic, bills...we all face stress on a daily basis and sometimes you just need a way to relieve the tension and avoid burnout, illness, or worse. A simple and inexpensive way to relieve stress is by coloring images, which can be soothing. Some even consider it an alternative to stressors, ultimately aiding in reversing the effects of anxiety. Refocusing your attention on something completely different to engage in a mental, physical, and emotional shift can help break the pattern of consistent stress and allow one to rejuvenate. Part of the international bestselling Colour Me series, Portable Colour Me Stress-Free is a guided colouring book designed for harried adults. Art therapist Lacy Mucklow and artist Angela Porter offer up 70 colouring templates, all designed to help you unplug and unwind at the end of each day. Organised into seven therapeutically themed chapters, readers can explore the benefits of putting pencil (or crayon!) to paper and channel their day-to-day stresses into a satisfying, creative environment. Don't forget to try Portable Colour Me Calm, Portable Colour Me Happy, Portable Colour Me Fearless, and the full-sized colouring books, Colour Me Stress-Free, Colour Me Calm, Colour Me Happy, and more!

"In the modern day world where people are combating stress on almist a continuous basis, this self help book aims to offer a vaiety of practiccal techniques to help the reader experience relief from stress within minutes to a few days of applying them. The book is aimed at individuals who are currently suffering from stress and even those who wish to build resilience to stress, but do not have the time or inclination to wade through dense theory and its interpretation to gain an understanding of a single useful application. This book includes both timeless and new workable methods drawn from diverse fields. The principles of the methods are based on cognitive, behavioral, biochemical or energy mechanisms. The information is presented in an easy step by step manner with supportive illustrations that leads to easy learning by the reader."

Find inner calm and happiness in this beautiful, meditative and earthy watercolour instruction book from nature lover, teacher and artist Inga Buivadavice. Art therapy and the act of painting is widely acknowledged to bringpositive mental health benefits, as it helps us centre ourselves, focus our intentions and engage creatively with the world around us. This beautiful guided watercolour book combines these aspects with the healing powers of nature to take you on a journey toward peace and tranquility. Even if you have no experience with watercolours or painting, Painting Calm’s accessible and easy-to-follow prompts will allow you to express yourself and create with ease and joy. Gather inspiration from artist Inga Buivadavice’s beautiful illustrations, designed to capture an emotional connection with the natural world through texture and colour, as you explore: An overview of watercolour painting supplies and how to use them Basic watercolour techniques and colour theory Exercises for finding inspiration in nature Seasonal projects that include painting trees, leaves, flowers, natural light and patterns found in nature Tips for building a creative practice Discover your inner artist – and forge a new and powerful relationship to nature – in this calming project book, as you watercolour your way to mindful wellbeing.

Open it up and find some inner calm in a noisy world.