Did you know that coloring is potential way to practice mindfulness meditation?
There is no definite research yet that could prove its significance in the meditation field, but a lot of experts believe that it has great therapeutic potential.
Recent research shows that coloring can greatly reduce stress and anxiety levels and increase focus and concentration. In this way, it brings more mindfulness to the people practicing it.
Moreover, coloring has recently been described by experts as an activity that “induces the same state as meditating by reducing the thoughts of a restless mind.”
This means that when you color, your mind is able to enter a more calming and relaxing state, allowing you to achieve mental peace and clarity.
In this article, we share with you 17 printable mindfulness coloring pages that can help you be more present. We carefully selected these templates to help you better practice the art of mindfulness.
Let’s check them out!
1. Meditation Position
This coloring page depicts the art of mindfulness and meditation. You can save the image directly from the site and print it instantly. When you’re done coloring it, you can turn it into a poster so that you can get more inspired whenever you think about practicing mindfulness.
2. Just Breathe
We like this “just breathe” coloring page because it provides step-by-step instructions on how to create your own drawing. You have the option to personalize it as much as you want. Nonetheless, it is still user-friendly for those who lack skill in drawing because the image from the site is downloadable and printable.
3. Floral Coloring Sheet with Space for Quotes
This coloring page allows you to include any quote you want in the space provided at the center. We think it could help with your mindfulness practice because it gives you the freedom to choose what you want to focus on. Just pick your favorite quote, color the flowers, and you’re ready to display it wherever you want.
4. Stay Positive
Here is another doodle and quote coloring page reminding you to always have a positive outlook in life. You can download it for free from the site. However, the downloaded copy will have a watermark. To receive a copy without the watermark, you need to subscribe to Coloring Garden’s premium membership.
5. Be Still
This is another coloring page from Planes and Balloons. We picked it because the message is perfect for those who are practicing mindfulness—keeping calm and staying still. Although it is a bit more space-consuming than the “All is Well” page, this one seems to provide the same level of fun and creativity.
6. One with Nature
We recommend checking out the entire Enchanted Forest collection, and not just this particular coloring template. You’ll be surprised to find there are many wonderful designs available. If you are practicing meditation and mindfulness, we think you will enjoy these pages.
7. Do All Things with Love
One of the main purposes of mindfulness is to help people create better relationships and connect with others through a deeper appreciation of love. This is a coloring page that can inspire you to incorporate more love into your daily routine. In everything you do, do it with love!
8. Be Kind to Yourself
Kindness toward yourself is one of the main goals of mindfulness. You need to be more appreciative of what you are capable of so that you can live a happier life. Kindness starts from within—from how you treat yourself. You can never do for others what you can’t do for yourself.
9. Focused
Check out this free “FOCUSED” fish mandala design from StevideDoodles. It has lots of beach vibes and will be especially fun to color for ocean lovers. A number of waves and undersea elements are integrated into the design.
10. One Word: Mindful
Here’s a very simple design that you can color with your children at home. It’s also perfect for those who love plants, especially cactuses.
11. Calm Your Mind with Nature
Even if you can’t visit a waterfall right now, you might as well experience it by coloring this waterfall design. Imagine yourself bathing under the strong, clear water. If that doesn’t bring you peace of mind, nothing will!
12. Tree of Peace
If waterfalls are not your thing, then maybe trees in open spaces are. We really like how this tree looks so simple and serene. Color it with your favorite shades of green.
13. Floral Mandala Pattern
Images from the Bigstockphoto site are not for free, and you will need to pay to access this mandala without any watermarks. However, we think that the price is worth it since most of the drawings are beautifully created.
14. All is Well
Here is a treat from one of the top producers of educational printables and activities, Planes and Balloons. This “All is Well” coloring page is simple yet beautiful.
It has minimalist elements, but is still fun to color. Check it out and enjoy all the other coloring pages available on the site.
15. Good Vibes Only
Mindfulness is all about clearing the mind and being aware of what is happening around you at the present moment. It is also about attracting as much positive energy as you can. To help with that, try coloring this coloring page. There are only positive vibes here!
16. Relax. You’ve Got This!
Being mindful is all about being aware of the present moment. The first step in achieving that is by relaxing your mind, body, and soul. This coloring page can help remind you that all you need to do is relax and take a deep breath.
Whatever you set out to do, you will succeed as long as you don’t let yourself get distracted.
17. Just Relax
There is one thing you need to remember if you want to maintain the habit of being mindful: just relax. Release all of your worries and let the world come at you. You can get rid of your stress with this beautiful coloring mandala page.
Final Words on Mindfulness Coloring Pages
We believe that coloring has the potential to change your life. After all, there is evidence that it is beneficial to your mental and emotional health.
Being mindful requires great focus and discipline. We hope that the coloring printables above will help you develop these values.
And if you're looking for more coloring pages, be sure to check out these blog posts:
- 21 Printable Motivational Coloring Pages for Kids
- 51 Unique Quote Coloring Pages for Adults
- 25 Kawaii Coloring Pages for Adults & Kids
Finally, if you want a simple way to reduce your stress and anxiety, then try writing these 35 mindfulness journaling prompts to live more in the present moment.
