Hello and welcome to The World of Enchanted Imagination!Little Black Book Beautiful Mandala Patterns is filled with 50 assorted mandala patterns varying from quite easy to difficult. A bit of something for everyone. What makes Little Black Book Beautiful Mandala Patterns different from all the rest? The black background of the pages. Plus, all images are printed on 1-side only and even the backs of the pages are jet black. Definitely a unique and appealing color experience and a delight to the eye!Why choose to color mandalas?Image: birthtouch.comRelaxation: Coloring mandalas is often used as a strategy for relaxation. The time spent coloring all of the intricate details can be incredibly meditative.There are numerous therapeutic benefits of coloring mandalas. Mandalas are intricate geometric patterns and more and more adult coloring products are utilizing them in their products. Coloring mandalas might seem like a trivial activity, but it has hundreds of healing and relaxation effects on the body.Great for all age groups, young and old alike. Today, a lot of research has been conducted on the benefits of coloring for adults. Doctors are now convinced that engaging in fine motor movements of the hands has numerous stress reduction benefits. The reason behind the enhanced therapeutic effects of coloring mandalas is the use of fine repetitive movements that give one the ability to stay focused on the activity at hand leading to mindfulness or 'being in the present moment'. The result is positive physiological changes and a relaxation effect within the body.Some of the many benefitsColoring mandalas leads to a relaxation response due to repetitive movement that require us to put aside thoughts that arise and return to the point of focus or repetition. Here are some of the benefits: -Lower heart rate and blood pressure-Reduced pulse rate-Decreased oxygen consumption-Lower cortisol production (cortisol is a stress hormone)-Increase in release of feel good hormonesAlready in print, Little Black Book Beautiful People 1-5, Little Black Book Beautiful Animals 1 & 2, Little Black Book Beautiful Flowers and many more!Happy Coloring!!!!