"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once you grow up." - Pablo Picasso
Meditative Art are holistic sessions that integrate therapeutic art techniques, yoga principles and meditation with colors and music – creating a playful way to spend quality time together as a whanau.
Starting planting the seed and setting the intention of being open in returning to who we are, we are going to use Art as a tool to tune with our inner-artist and qualities. We will allow our emotions to come out as an expression of creativity in order to accept our feelings and thoughts and create emotional balance in our life. The deeper we connect with our Inner-self, the more we trust our intuition and we relate with everything around us. We will strengthen our imagination, self-esteem and self-awareness closing the course with a deeper connection and acceptance of our being.
SERVICE
DURATION: 60 to 90 minutes session
TARGET: Anyone can enjoy the benefits of making art.
BENEFITS
Improves self-esteem
Increases self-awareness
Reduces stress and anxiety
Enables to effect change and grow on a personal level
Gains a better understanding of the Self and the nature of difficulties and distress.
Helps to express thoughts, feelings, and conflicts for those who find verbal expression difficult.
Gives expression to people of diverse cultures who may lack English verbal ability or be unaccustomed to talking about themselves.
The "Dark Side" of the psyche is more easily expressed in art.
Focuses concentration on a single activity, shutting down intrusive thoughts.
FORTNIGHTLY MONDAY - Starting from 3rd May from 6-7:30pm MoveSpace 473 Dominion Road, Auckland
Our well-being is intimately connected to our experiences of the world. Art Therapy works well with Mindfulness because being engaged in creative endorsements helps us focus on the artwork, which becomes our centre of consciousness.
MONDAY 10 MAY, 11am-12pm Highbury Community House and Early Learning Centre 110 Hinemoa St, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626
Art & Tea is a workshop which allows Seniors to get involved in Art projects and practices of Mindfulness. The intention of this pilot session is to offer a creative way to connect with others, reducing the feelings of isolation and loneliness.