Finding Calm Through Coordinated Breath
In some of our Drawing Meditations sessions, like rock meditation and woodgrain drawing, we focus on connecting our breath to the movement of our pens and brushes. It’s a mindfulness practice that brings together two movements – lungs and hands – to produce a deep sense of calm in three ways:
- Enhanced focus and presence in the moment
- Reduced mental chatter and overthinking
- Improved flow state access during creative work
And the breath-movement connection is backed by science, too.
- Deep breathing activates your parasympathetic nervous system, instantly reducing stress
- Synchronizing breath with hand movements creates a meditative state of alpha and theta brin waves.
- Slow, rhythmic breathing while creating art lowers cortisol levels
呼吸とアートの繋がり
呼吸の調和によるリラックス効果
- 深呼吸は副交感神経系を活性化し、即座にストレスを軽減します
- 呼吸と手の動きを同期させることで瞑想状態が生まれます
- アート制作中のゆっくりとしたリズミカルな呼吸はコルチゾールレベルを下げます
呼吸とアートの統合による効果：
- 集中力の向上と今この瞬間への意識
- 心の中のおしゃべりと考えすぎの軽減
- 創作活動中のフロー状態へのアクセス改善
簡単な実践方法：
各芸術的動作で意識的に繰り返す活動中のフロー状態へのアクセス改善
筆を準備する際にゆっくり息を吸う
移行点で一瞬息を止める
描線を引く際に安定して息を吐く
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