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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Mandalas
URL:http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/an-introduction-to-mandalas/
LOCATION:Island Girl Art Studio :: 3019 Hammond Bay Road Nanaimo, 
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:<p>This gentle one-day workshop will introduce&nbsp;to the gifts of the mandala.&nbsp;</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Sunday, April 19th &bull; 10 am to 4:30 pm&nbsp;at Island Girl Art Studio, Nanaimo&nbsp;</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Reduce Stress</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Focus</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Reconnect with Yourself</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Relax</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Play</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Man&bull;da&bull;la ~ A Sanskrit word meaning sacred circle.&nbsp;We are drawn to mandalas because circles are orderly and contained and for that reason, they calm our minds and bodies.&nbsp;</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Come and experience the sacred healing power and pleasure of drawing and colouring mandalas, in a calm and restorative environment. You will be surprised by what comes from this day. For some it is a life-changer! &nbsp;</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Dive into the geometry, design and magic &ndash; connect to the form and beauty of these living pieces.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>This will be a quiet and meditative day filled with exploration, discovery and play.&nbsp;</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Drawing, colouring, discovering, sharin</p>=0D=0A=
<p>This is a completely hands-on workshop. We will start with a short introduction to mandalas, some mandala creation tips, then do some warm up work to loosen up our brains and open them to possibilities. I will read a short meditation to ground us and then we sink in to a quiet day of drawing, pondering and discovering.&nbsp;</p>=0D=0A=
<p>We will be working with coloured pencils - which are delightfully easy to use for everyone.&nbsp;</p>=0D=0A=
<p>The day is accomplanied by lovely music to inspire you.&nbsp;</p>=0D=0A=
<p>There will be AHA moments and we can share those during scheduled breaks.&nbsp;</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Drawing mandalas in a community setting offers an additional power and energy. You will feel supported during the many phases of your exploration.&nbsp;</p>=0D=0A=
<p>No previous drawing experience is necessary, just a desire to have fun and be open to the process.&nbsp;</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Workshop is limited to 8 participants.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>What previous participants had to say ...</p>=0D=0A=
<p>I so enjoyed this.&nbsp;- Pat</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Sarah, the course was EVEN MORE fantastic than I thought it would be!&nbsp;- Penny</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Lovely, gentle, individual breaktimes &ndash; nothing intrusive.&nbsp;&ndash; Barb</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Well done, well paced.&nbsp;&ndash; Suzannah</p>=0D=0A=
<p>Mandalas change things. Helen</p>
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