Painting a mandala is a therapeutic artistic activity that can help you unwind and relax.

Painting a mandala is similar to meditation. This is why.

1. It balances & centers you.

Mandalas are focused on a single point. They are circular in nature, and hence in balance. Painting a mandala fosters the belief that everything in our lives is in balance.

Balance of good and bad, success and failure, health and illness.

This notion centers you and helps you prepare for tough times since you know the happy times will come too.

2. It puts you in the flow of creation and forces you to focus on the now.

When painting a mandala, all of your concentration is focused on maintaining symmetry. You become engaged in the patterns and enter into focused creation.

Painting a mandala with intention allows you to be present and appreciate the moment.

3. It develops patience & increases your concentration power.

Painting a mandala is a long process. You must be patient to draw the patterns and maintain symmetry. Dot-painting greatly improves your attention and focus span.

We live in a period of rapid distractions. Painting a mandala provides the joy of intense, focused work.

4. It’s all about the process, not the end result.

Many of us become stuck at the end of any task that we do. We want our artwork to look great.

I have never seen a mandala that was not beautiful.

Knowing that the finished mandala will be good helps us relax. We enjoy the creative process without thinking about the outcome.

5. It provides a soothing feeling.

When painting a mandala:

You are attentive.

Your mind is extremely coordinated, sensitive to colors, focused and slow, and you feel thoroughly fulfilled.

Mandala painting can be a highly relaxing activity when done in a comfortable setting and with the appropriate intentions.