30-Minute Mandalas Coloring Book: Active Meditation for the Mind and Body OR Easy Meditation through Coloring [Paperback]

Michelle Normand (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 8, 2007

Michelle Normand offers a simple and creative way to achieve a relaxed meditative state with the publication of 30 Minute Mandalas: Active Meditation for the Mind and Body. This unique coloring book is filled with 30 original and diverse mandala designs appropriate for adults, teens, and school-aged children. The purpose of Normand's book is to combine the spiritual power of mandalas along with the calming act of coloring to create an enjoyable active meditation experience. The designs not only inspire, they also allow the reader/user to complete their coloring session, and their meditation, in a relaxing 30 minutes.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Short on time but long on stress? With millions of Americans living with Anxiety and/or Panic Disorders you are not alone. Using a combination of active meditation and color therapy, this innovative coloring book provides a simple and enjoyable way to de-stress in a matter of minutes. Inside this book you will find 30 original mandala designs created by the author/illustrator, Michelle Normand. Having developed these designs to battle her own anxiety issues, Normand welcomes the opportunity to share this healing technique with others.

"Mandalas have been used for centuries by many religions and civilizations, and were eventually introduced to the field of psychology by Dr. Carl Jung in the 1950's. I wanted to bring this ancient tradition further into the modern age by developing designs that would appeal to our fast-paced society."

While mandalas and coloring therapy have been utilized by psychologists for decades, these 'sacred circles' are also finding there way into other professions. Mandala creation and coloring can be found in hospitals, cancer facilities, nursing homes, as well as being used with early stage alzheimer's patients and children suffering from various levels of ADD/ADHD.

So,do something for yourself or a loved one; color a beautiful mandala and bring peace and harmony back into focus.

About the Author

Michelle Normand, a graduate of Cornell University's College of Human Ecology, has over 10 years of Graphic Design experience along with several years experience working as a freelance health and beauty writer. Along with writing, Normand can also be found teaching mandala creation workshops to children, adults and seniors throughout the year. This is Normand's first publishing; her second book, 30 Minute Mandalas: Active Meditation for the Celtic Mind and Body, will be released in the Fall of 2007.

Product Details

• Paperback: 68 pages
• Publisher: NMS; 2nd edition (June 8, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615148425
• ISBN-13: 978-0615148427
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #458,183 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ancient tradition for modern stress relief!, June 30, 2008

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J. Arena (Williamsburg, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 30-Minute Mandalas Coloring Book: Active Meditation for the Mind and Body OR Easy Meditation through Coloring (Paperback)

You need this book. Yes, you really need it if you are living the average American's life of constant work, errands, responsabilities, and more work.

All you need is about half an hour of time, some crayons, gel pens, colored pencils or paints and you will have some amazingly intensive stress relief that will take you away -- just lift you up out of that dark cloud that envelops you and take you to a higher plane of bliss!

I can't recommend this book more highly. The paper quality is good and the results are absolutely guaranteed. They say you can't buy happiness, but for just a few dollars, you can buy 30 minutes of it, and that's for sure!

Treat yourself to 30-Minute Mandalas Coloring Book: Active Meditation for the Mind and Body OR Easy Meditation Through Coloring today. The title says it all. Bliss is yours!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE this 30 minute mandala book!, July 16, 2007

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Elizabeth Fecteau (Portland, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 30-Minute Mandalas Coloring Book: Active Meditation for the Mind and Body OR Easy Meditation through Coloring (Paperback)

This book is EVERYTHING I hoped it would be! The designs are great and the paper is good quality for markers or colored pencils. I was able to complete each one in under 30 minutes and it felt meditative and creative at the same time. I highly recommend it for everyone! I hope the author makes more because my seven year old keeps "borrowing" it.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "30 Minute Mandalas" is a Hit with me!, July 26, 2007

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Sherry McGhghy (Ohio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 30-Minute Mandalas Coloring Book: Active Meditation for the Mind and Body OR Easy Meditation through Coloring (Paperback)

I didn't really know what a Mandela was, but the cover of this book intrigued me. It reminded me of stained glass or the shapes and patterns created in a kaleidoscope. "30 Minute Mandalas" gave me the chance to explore my creative instincts by infusing my own color sense into each design, while just "chilling out". I was surprised just how calming coloring these beautiful designs can be. The paper quality is so good, that I'm tempted to frame a few of my best efforts. I enjoyed this book so much, I bought extra copies to share. Hope the author is planning another book.