Mindful Mandalas
Mandalas help to bring balance, peace and calm. This makes creating them a perfect activity for children of all ages.
Mandala means "circle"
Mandalas are made by using Radial Design. Radial Designs use symmetry. Symmetry means it's the same on all sides (like the spokes on a bicycle wheel.
Let's look at some examples:
Are these symmetrical?
Tibetan Monks are known for using mandalas as a form of calming and centering themselves:
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