Hello,
Welcome to Sort of Nothing Like A Book Club, the newsletter from Creative CoLab (formerly CAGED Arts).
The link between art and mental health and wellbeing is well established. As well as being used as a form of therapy, practicing or viewing art gives us the opportunity to escape everyday life and can be a tool of relaxation. I know that personally that this is been especially true during the pandemic. Whether that is binge watching a series on Netflix, listening to a favourite album or watching live theatre streams, art has been a valuable life line for many of us.
For this issue we have been taking a look at Mindfulness and how it can be combined with different art practices. This practice encourages you to reconnect with your body, and become more aware of the present moment. It can help with anxiety, stress and increase mental wellbeing.
Read on to find out what we have discovered.
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