Activity of the Day #2

Mindful Activity of the Day #2:

MANDALA MEDITATIONS

What is a mandala? Well, it's a circular geometric design that's found in nature everywhere...such as many flowers, a orange cut in half, and the rings of a tree. Can you think of others?

Creating, designing, and coloring mandalas with all kinds of various materials has long been a tradition in many cultures as doing so is often found to be relaxing, focusing and enjoyable! Following are several ideas you can try today and over the weekend, many of which are extra fun as a group family activity!

MANDALA COLORING

Download free mandala coloring pages, print and color with your favorite coloring tools such as colored pencil, crayons, markers or paint. These can vary widely in complexity so add 'for children' or 'for adults' to find the best fit for the colorer. There are also many wonderful mandala coloring books available (just google it!).

Mandala Coloring Tips and Games

Try these tips:

1) Find a cozy spot to color.

2) Listen to soft, calming music.

3) Choose your colors - you might like to coordinate them.

4) Start from the center.

5) Use the same colors for any repeating patterns.

6) Relax and enjoy!

Create a Family Mandala Wall

1) Print one of the SAME mandala designs for each family member.

2) Color in your designs individually (no peeking!).

3) As you finish, sign them and post them up on a wall all together.

4) What do you notice? Observe and discuss.

Collaborative Mandala Game

1) Print a single mandala coloring page.

2) Each person chooses one or two unique colors.

3) Take turns adding to the mandala.

4) Optional: When it's your turn, see if you can find and color just one of the repeating patterns.

5) Add your group design to the Family Mandala Wall.

Chalk it out!

Sources:

https://mailchi.mp/bd80df95badb/mindful-activity-of-the-day-1-mountain-375366?e=b8ee97b8d6

Mandala Movement Meditation Card: Yoga for Children-Yoga Cards

Green Group Mandala: excerpted from 'Explore the Outdoors' activity from the Yoga 4 Classrooms Activity Cards

Mandala Coloring Tips and Games: Lisa Flynn, founder of Yoga 4 Classrooms

Photos used with permission: ChildLight Education Company

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