Zen Coloring: Relaxation Breaks for Teens and Adults

There is Zen within mindfully coloring intricate patterns that promotes relaxation and mental clarity. Meditative art therapy is a transformative practice; it helps rewire the brain from chaos to calm.

Choosing and mixing  colors, then filling in complex designs, diverts attention from stress and anxiety; thereby shifting from chaotic thoughts to a more serene state.

Neurotransmitters like dopamine enhance mood and provide a sense of accomplishment.

Whether you color with crayons, colored pencils or pens, watercolor or paints; take care to maintain a meditative state. Use the space at the bottom of each page to reflect on ideas or insights that arise while coloring. 

65 pages

8.5" x 8.5"

Find a time you can color uninterrupted.

Start with maybe 5 minutes and gradually increase the time.

Find a medium that suits you best; from crayons thru watercolors.

Suspend judgment. There is no right or wrong, only what you find pleasing to yourself.