Mandala is a Sanskrit term meaning sacred circle, or completion. The mandala is of Hindu origin, and is also used in other traditions, such as Buddhism, Christianity and Native American spirituality. In our workshops, we use the mandala as a meditative focus which helps us turn inward to explore, and express, the true nature of our experience.

As a spiritual practice, mandala can be used to establish a sacred space and as an aid to deepening a meditation practice. The act of creating them can be very healing, as one taps into healing energies inherent in all of us. The Psychologist Carl Jung viewed the mandala as "a representation of the unconscious self." He personally found that painting mandalas helped him to identify emotional wounds and to move toward individuation, or wholeness, in the personality.

In individual or group sessions, participants learn simple techniques to make unique mandalas, which open the healing energies of the body-mind. Using techniques developed by Judith Cornell, Ph.D., you experience the inner journey and the outward unfolding of the creative process, which consists of emanation, dissolution, absorption, and again emanation.

Testimonials From Participants:

"It reminds me of the good things in my life."- A.D., grade 4

"They are really fun and they help me alot." - K.A., grade 6

"I would try to do one every day if I could." - V.B, grade 6

"What I liked most about making mandalas is we get to draw anything we want. We get to write our own stuff and we don't copy." E.B., grade 2

"The mandala was good--I got a 'coupon' for a 10 minute 'me' time.. - R.G.

"Loved it--talent, efforts & sincerity behind them are soul-soothers. Many, many thanks!"- B.G.

Mandala for Healing Workshops

Each workshop is stand-alone. No art experience is necessary. Please feel free to take one, or all four.

Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

May 2
August 8
October 3
December 5

Investment: $75 per session, which includes:

• Expert facilitation of the mandala process in a non-competitive environment
• Guided mindfulness meditation and gentle movement (yoga or Chi Qong)
• The Mandala Healing Kit by Judith Cornell
• A set of colored PrismaColor pencils
• Beverages throughout the day (please bring a bag lunch)
• An experience of spiritual deepening in a safe, supportive environment

To view the Mandala workshop flyer, click here.

To read an article about the mandala process, click here.

How to Make a Healing Mandala

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