Learn How Mandala Practise Can Reduce Stress And Heal Burnout

Welcome to mandalas which are an ancient form of meditative art. Simply put, the mandala is a design that draws your eye towards its centre, which focuses your mind on the present moment and opens up your heart. Within our fast-paced society, we are often in our minds rather than in our hearts - often keeping us on high stress alert and cut off from our own inner calm. Once you begin to practise mandala your centre will begin to shift from your mind and into your heart, and you will find the mandala practise relaxing your mind, body and spirit. The first thing you should know is that creating a mandala requires no previous experience or innate artistic talent. Using mandalas as a tool for self-reflection and personal empowerment is a practice that has its roots in various cultures and spiritual traditions, most notably in Hinduism and Buddhism. A mandala is a geometric pattern that represents the universe and serves as a sacred symbol in these traditions. However, the use of mandalas has transcended cultural and religious boundaries and has become popular in modern therapeutic and psychological settings.

The act of creating or contemplating mandalas can have profound effects on your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. In this course we invite a special focus on self compassion as we intentionally focus on reducing stress and healing from or preventing burnout.

Leçon 1: Mandala As A Resource For Stress Reduction

I was on the edge of mandala work for many years as I misunderstood this ancient practise as requiring me to have some artistic skill. As a younger woman, I also tended towards perfectionism so misunderstood the invitation of mandala. The invitation is to uncover our own inner peace as we regain balance in our relationships with others and our earth community.

Leçon 2: The Origin And Meaning Of Mandala

This lesson explores the origin and meaning of mandala from ancient times until today. As a creative meditation mandala work offers us 21st-century human beings an opportunity to slow down, to process our overwhelm and stress, and to come home to inner peace as we connect with this ancient wisdom practise. Mandala as a powerful symbol of community, intentional space, and our connectedness with each other and our earth community.

Leçon 3: Soothing Repetitive Patterns

Repetitive patterns and symmetrical designs have a calming effect on the human mind. This is their beauty for us overstretched and often busy 21st-century human beings. They provide us with a sense of order and predictability - soothing and comforting when we are stressed.

Leçon 4: Mandala - The Science

Current neuroscience and lifestyle medicine have helped us to better understand the wisdom of the ancient wisdom practise of mandala practise. The research tells us that mandala work has many beneficial benefits on our physical and mental wellbeing.

Leçon 5: Mandala And Mindfulness

Intentionally inviting mindfulness approaches can greatly enhance the meditative process while creating mandalas. This lesson is the heart of this our course together - mindfulness helping us to achieve a state of focused relaxation. A beautiful simple pathway away from burnout, and towards greater wellbeing and resilience.

Leçon 6: Beginning To Plan Your Mandala Practise

Preparing for your mandala practise by exploring the variety of common symbols and their meanings.
Clarifying your purpose or intention in making a mandala at this time.

Leçon 7: Meditation For Setting An Intention For Your Mandala Practise

This lesson invites you to take some time for this guided meditation helping you to set your intention for your mandala making after you have established your sacred space for doing this work.

Leçon 8: Drawing Your Own Mandala

This lesson includes simple guidelines for drawing a mandala. In this lesson, the invitation is to cultivate the attitude of self-compassion and if necessary to soften the edges of any tendency to perfectionism.

Leçon 9: The Psychology Of Colour In Mandala Making

In this lesson, I give you a breakdown of how colour impacts the emotions in mandala making. Understanding the psychology of colour will help you to understand your own choices and may invite some intentionality as you decide on your colour theme for your mandala work.

Leçon 10: Meditating On Your Mandala

This lesson is an invitation to meditate with the mandala you created. As you develop your mandala practise you may also develop your own way of meditating with mandala. In the meantime, this meditation will help you to slow down and spend time with your mandala.

Leçon 11: Nature Inspired Mandalas

In this lesson, I invite you to explore the use of nature in mandala work. Mandala as circle - representing the universe. Nature then is a rich source of inspiration with many symbols and patterns we can use.

Leçon 12: Making A Nature Mandala

The invitation of this mandala is to create your own nature mandala. The intention of this practise is to feel in harmony with nature, to feel part of the whole, and to come home to your inner calm. Beginning by taking a walk in nature and then allowing your eyes to be drawn to natural elements to incorporate into your mandala

Leçon 13: Mandala As Gratitude Practise

As we finish our course together I want to invite you to the practise of mandala work as a gratitude practise.
I give some suggestions here but the real invitation is for you to allow your own gratitude practise to emerge as you deepen your mandala practise. Mandala work is deeply personal.

Reviews

Many thanks Dee for this wonderful course on Mandala making. The history and meaning of mandalas is fascinating. Your guidance has encouraged me to create my own mandalas which brings peace and joy. I am inspired and excited to continue this practice. Blessings to you. 🙏

Lovely teachings! Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Coloring mandalas is such a grounding and peaceful way to spend time.

I absolutely loved this course. It helped me reconnect with my creative self and most particularly drawing and coloring which I have felt estranged from. It reminded me how much I love art and I will continue to create mandalas now. They are such a beautiful practice - fun and much easier than you expect. It’s such a gift to find this flow activity that feels calming and brings me joy. Thanks Dee. I highly recommend this course to anyone.

Very healing and empowering course. Will be using the exercises in the course as a regular part of my daily practice