Relax, create and connect with mandala art Simply put, a mandala is a circle with a design in the center, but psychologists and spiritual leaders have used mandalas as a tool for self-reflection and self-exploration through the ages; they have intrigued cultures around the world, from Celtic spirals and Indian mehndi to medieval church labyrinths. And now it's your turn. If you can write the alphabet, you can create beautiful and expressive mandalas Journey with "100 Mandalas Challenge" creator Kathryn Costa to create spontaneous and spirited mandala art: Enjoy prompts and questions to practice self-discovery, gratitude, relaxation, meditation and explore your unique talents and artistic path as you createDiscover 24 demonstrations with clear step-by-step instructions to master the mechanics of making mandalas--both freehand and geometrically symmetrical designsExplore mixed media and textural painting techniques within the boundaries of a circle using everything from a simple pen and paper to watercolor, collage, acrylic and stamped Gelli plateGet pattern inspiration and discover how to play with color using common palettes from the world around youSet your intention and learn how to use mandalas to solve problems, let go of fear, lean into love and gain clarity and insight as you create