This painting was painted while in an apartment on the 16th floor in Kuala Lumpur, during the spring of 2020. It felt far from simple. At this point I was guided by fear. What would happen to the world? Well I am not going to go into a list of everything that I feared, we all have a long list. For the first time in my lifetime, and maybe for all of us we shared a fear that is truly global. Is it not strange that while feeling really stuck at that point of time, I somehow found the idea to write a list about what would happen if everything was simple. I wrote the list quickly and forgot about it. The same day I made this painting in my daily art meditation. It has the feeling that life was simple. The other day back in Sweden I was sorting out art meditations and this list fell on the floor. It had probably been one of the most significant pieces of writing that I had ever done for my own personal journey, and I had not recollection that I had written it. Reading the points on my paper I noticed that I was far along on creating simplicity. Far along on understanding what my core values actually where when facing my fear. Still I have points left on the list, and I am not sure if I ever want to do them all. But today I know much more about what really makes me happy, and it in many ways was so much simpler than I thought and in other ways much more difficult. I know that most of us feel far more complexity and uncertainty right now maybe that is why we can gain from trying the exercise: if everything was simple right now... This simple shift in perspective might give you a clue on what really matters to you. For me I need this in my life. Time and opportunity to walk in nature with fresh air. That is a luxury and a necessity for me. If you would like to learn how to do this process of mindfulness, creativity and reflection the online course in art meditation is open and you will learn one and do the exercises offline. You can alos buy the book Create to Relax which is has many exercises I nature and a recipe on how to paint with coffee. Kursen finns även på svenska som konstmeditation. I would love to hear from you. What is on your list? The simple things that helps you in these times. Take Care #slow_down #slowdown #simple_life #simple_living #nature #Create_to_Relax #art_meditation #Zenart

Yesterday evening Swedish time two minutes before the sky had its own show with a thunderstorm the shortlist for Golden Door Awards 2021 was announced. I have listened three times, and yes I am in it. The book Create to Flow that holds a course in creative self discovery filled with excursuses, tools and ideas for anyone that wants to unblock their creativity, expand their creative thinking and listen to their intuition will now be presented towards an international audience. It is a humbling feeling, sitting by the lake after spending the day recording guided meditations for the online courses thinking about how to reach a larger audience as I know that these tools can be a great help for many in their journey of self discovery. If you are curious to find out more about the book If you would like to know more about Golden Door Awards or on Amazon I would also love to say a big thank you to my editor Jacyntha England and everyone that has contributed with words of wisdom to the book Create to Flow. The book does also come to alive as an online course, and I am currently working on enhancing that experience. I can tell you that it is colorful and filled with tools to meditate, create and reflect.

f you want more creativity, curiosity, and flow in your life - this card deck is for you. I created it from a piece of advice from my daughter as I was anxious and grateful to plan a large art exhibition. She asked me to open up my box of possibilities and that is what I have done. Now it is in your hands, ready to inspire your creative thinking. 52 cards filled with color and curiosity. To create the box of my dreams, I asked a few of the smartest and most creative people I know, including inspiring authors and creative innovators to help me along the way. This has infused the box with tremendous wisdom. Apart from wisdom you will find, reflective questions, colors and creative ideas. Like how you would describe your inner icon in words and color. HIS CARD DECK CAN BE USED TO INSPIRE WRITING, DISCUSSIONS, START A MEETING, JOURNALING, PAINTING, OR BE A TOOL FOR PERSONAL GROWTH... You can your own in the shop. It might be the perfect gift for a creative friend. If you are looking for gifts for your company, kindly send us a message and we will quote your prices without VATSwedishartanddesign@gmail.com

ABOUT US The soul of our brand She is filled with creative energy, yet calm. She is the guru in stripes who talks about the importance of laughter, green and creativity. She wears lipstick with Buddha's smile. She sees the creative power as a source to gain new energy and insight and find the way to create to feel amazing. ​ She loves a well-designed jacket and would never turn down a hike in the woods. She knows how it feels to be lost in a workload and to feel empty in a well-designed home. She knows that real power comes from the certainty of knowing yourself, and she continues to learn every day. She understands that showing your dark sides can make them disappear, it makes the power of shame disappear. This of course applies to HIM too! Start your journey OUR WHY Zenart creates methods and tools for personal in sights into how we think, what we long for, what we dream of, how we feel and what we want to create. ​ ​ Ingela Johansson The founder of Zenart and the inventor of creative meditation is a Swedish international artist and art teacher who has worked in eight countries. She took her first meditation class when she was seventeen, but it wasn't until 2015 that she started combining art and meditation. Since then, she has developed the practice into a simple and powerful tool for relaxation and self-awareness. Relax Relaxing through a focused walk or meditation opens the door to creativity and intuition. Create When you create from meditation, you get more focus and can more easily get into a state of Flow. ​ Reflect The reflection makes us aware of and creates a deeper understanding of our own patterns and habits. ​ Become part of the Zenart community. Start your first creative adventure today. Start your journey

Skapa & Skratta Färgglada möten för grupper/företag Kreativitet & Skratt på jobbet ​ Vi målar, umgås med färg, kaffe, choklad, och med eller utan vin. Man behöver inte kunna måla för att vara med, utan fokus är på att ha kul med färg och umgås. För de som vill finns en ide att måla efter, och de som vill ha sin kreativa frihet har den. ​ Vill ni ha ett skräddarsytt upplägg efter ert fokus/tema så ordnar vi det. ​ Leds av konstnär Ingela Johansson med över 30 års erfarenhet av att leda grupper i åtta länder. ​ Nyhet: Genom samarbete med VeryYes Events kan vi nu även arrangera Färgglada Möten för större grupper. Läs mer om VeryYes och Maria Wikström här. Hör av er till: ingela@zenart.info 073 - 877 54 22 Eller fyll i formuläret så kontaktar vi er. More information Det här tyckte andra: ”Teamwork = Dreamwork 👏” ​ Löner & HR Service "Tack själv Ingela!! Du är ju inte 'bara' en mycket duktig konstnär - du är även jättebra på att hålla i och slussa deltagarna igenom din work-shop på ett mycket trevligt och glatt sätt!! Stor behållning :-) ” Stefan Ahlmark, KBC ””Väldigt kul på jobbet ikväll 😊” Rebeca Strand, VD på Nya Ekonomikompetens Jag är nyfiken på ett event! Kontakta mig för mer info. Namn Efternamn Epost Meddelande Skicka in Tack!

Kreativ meditation är en metod för att koppla av och börja lyssna på sin intuition. Our offer for wellness Meditation ändrar inte vad som händer i livet men hur jag hanterar det, Play Video Kreativ meditation, metod Play Video Kreativ Meditation Watch Now Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Share Channel Info Close More focus - less stress More information Welcome to our website about creative meditation! Here you can learn all about how you can use creative meditation to improve your health and well-being. Creative meditation is a technique that helps you relax, increase your creativity and improve your focus and concentration. ​ On our website you will find information about various techniques and methods of creative meditation, as well as tips and advice on how you can use them to manage stress, increase your creativity and improve your mental health. We believe that creative meditation can be helpful for everyone, whether you are a beginner or already experienced in meditation. ​ We are here to help you discover the benefits of creative meditation and to integrate it into your daily life. Learn how you can use creative meditation to increase your productivity, reduce your stress level and find inspiration in your everyday life. Together we can explore the power of creative meditation and take control of our lives and our health. ​ You will also find our Zenart courses such as Forest bathing with painting, the Art Club for those who want to become more creative and events for companies and groups. "Creative meditation has led me to new discoveries about myself. Every time I open the book to do an exercise, I wonder what I will discover next." — Kym Nelson, Belgium yoga teacher “I'm looking forward to the next task in creative meditation because it gives me space and a quiet moment to connect with me… Thanks for your inspiration and love watching your video as your voice is soothing too. :)” — Wendy Wong, Singapore, project kt leader Preliminary study of health linked to Creative Meditation "When creativity increases health and well-being." The first pilot study "When creativity increases well-being: the case of the creative meditation and participants in Zenart courses" was done by Mathilde Gautier Ph.D., an independent researcher in art. Study Ingela Johansson is a Swedish international artist and teacher who has worked with creativity in eight countries. Ingela is the founder of Zenart and inventor of the creative meditation process. ​ About me I have worked with creativity all my life as a teacher, designer and artist in Sweden and Southeast Asia. The interest in meditation started in my teens but it wasn't until 2014 that it became a daily routine when I discovered how much easier it became to manage being creative under time pressure. In 2016, courses started in what is today Zenart. In 2019 I came out with the book "Create to Flow", which in 2020 received an award at The Golden Door Awards. I am also active as an artist, and you can find the art at Swedishartanddesign.com. To have fun, and discover what cow the combination of creativity and meditation can do for our health is the focus of the courses. "Ingela thinks it's extremely fun to paint and the joy shines through in her courses" Susanne Wallin ​ If you are curious about Ingela's art, you will find ithere. ​ Create to Flow "The method in the book Create to Flow has helped me connect with my intuition, creativity and inner self. ​ Theresa Vidjeskog Ahlman Unlock the power of your creativity with 'Create to Flow', the groundbreaking book that introduces a transformative method of creative meditation. This comprehensive guide is the perfect tool for anyone looking to unleash their inner artist and tap into their full potential. With a six-week course covering everything from the basics of meditation to techniques for overcoming creative blocks, Create to Flow is a must-have for anyone looking to become more creative and find greater joy in their daily lives. With clear instructions, practical exercises, and inspiring insights, this book will guide you on a journey of self-discovery and artistic fulfillment. Order your copy today and start living a more creative, inspired life!" Won an award in the Golden Door Awards 2021. The book is in English. Book about creative meditation and flow For you If you are interested in increasing your health and well-being, try painting without demands. It can be a fun and fulfilling experience that can also have many positive health benefits. In combination with meditation, it becomes a powerful tool for well-being and creativity. Courses inKarlstad or Creative Meditation online as wellness. Go to For companies Is your company or group interested in increasing your creativity and sustainable productivity through FLOW? We have several ready-made concepts such as creative mindfulness and wellness. forest bath with painting and creating with coffee and chocolate. ​ ​ Contact Ingela@zenart.info for a proposal. Go to Online courses, Here you will find a summary of our online courses for Creative Meditation as wellness, as well as our otherssupply. ​ Several of our courses are available in both Swedish and English. ​ ​ ​ ​ Go to Creative cards "I also use the cards almost daily and find so much creativity and flow thanks to them." Marie Barthelson Our card deck with creative inspiration is a tool for anyone who wants to experience more joy, creativity and balance in life. ​ The deck is a great tool to open up your creative side and discover new ways to express yourself. By using the deck regularly, you can learn to listen to your intuition and explore your creativity in a deeper way. ​ So if you want to experience more joy, creativity and balance in life, order our deck of creative meditation and daily inspiration today and start your journey towards a more fulfilled and harmonious existence! The texts are in English. The deck is an excellent tool for the Creative Meditation course. 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Exercise 1, Nature "Nature is satisfied with simplicity." Isaac Newton Part 1 Meditation, 5 min Distractions have become increasingly common in our everyday life. We are interrupted by notifications, messages and constantly being available. The first exercise is an exercise in being here and now. Focus on movement in nature: such as the wind in a branch, waves, or clouds. To keep track of time, you can set a timer on your phone. If you are not in a hurry, it is not necessary to keep track of time. Look, observe and feel. Try to keep your mind on the object you are focused on. Feel free to activate your senses, through scent, texture, color and sound. If your mind wanders use it's imagination to get back to discover more about the colors in a cloud, or how fast it is drifting. Part 2 Creative meditation, 15 min (or however long you want) If time is important, set a timer, otherwise just continue for as long as you want. Choose the colors or pencils that feel right. Draw without requirements, if you get stuck draw the flow and movement of the object you have been meditating on, start painting lines as in the texture. If it's going to be something else, let it be something else. Let the brush and pen go on a journey of discovery. If words come up, write them down, if you feel like taking photos to describe your story, take pictures. When you feel that you are done, stop. During an exercise, you can make as many pictures as you want. Sometimes a picture takes a long time, sometimes you're done quickly.  If it suits you better to write about the experience, do that instead. Our feelings or our intuitive messages sometimes like to show up in a drawing or a meditation. Part 3 Reflection, 5 min How does it feel when everything flows? What is the sensation in motion? What happens in your body when you receive a notification in your phone? Good Luck Ingela

Exercise 6, Resistance and Flow ”If you relax and release, you will see that it puts you through tremendous spiritual growth." Michael A. Singer The law of resistance When we resist and fight against, the resistance usually increases, and when we let go, it flows. Sometimes all the excitement of holding back creates physical and mental reactions. Everything from tension pain to stomach ache. Sometimes we are also not fully aware of what it is in us that creates certain reactions. For example, it took me quite a long time before I understood that when I was really annoyed with my partner, I could comfort myself with food, instead of expressing how I felt because I couldn't deal with the problem. Today I can recognise the pattern and talk about it.  Part 1 Meditation in everyday life, 5 min Mindfulness and calmness can be found in things that we do every day, but it's about how we do them. Try brushing your teeth and be fully aware that you are brushing your teeth. Feel how the brush feels, how the toothpaste tastes and take your time. You can try the same thing if washing the dishes or making the bed. When choosing clothes, consider how the fabric feels against the skin.  When your thoughts wander to something else, just gently bring them back to the task at hand. Part 2 Creative Meditation, 10 min Measure the resistance and then the flow. When you feel that you are done, stop. During an exercise, you can make as many pictures as you want. Sometimes a picture takes a long time, sometimes you're done quickly.  Part 3 Reflection, 5 min Where in the body is the resistance? Where is the flow? What can you do to increase flow? Good Luck Ingela

Exercise 9, Understanding Your Own Choices We know deep down if a choice is right for us or not, we feel it. We can't always express or even explain but still we feel it in our bodies. When we go against the choices, we often get reactions such as pain, tension or other purely physical reactions. If we are stressed we easily override or disregards these feelings, so this is a practice in becoming aware of your own process and gaining tools to become present before making a choice. Begin to become aware of your choices, begin to see them and reflect. The first step is to begin to understand yourself and your actions. One way is to create time for thought and reflection. Time to hang out with yourself, today we will try it by experiencing taste and smell.  Part 2 Meditation, 10 - 20 min Try drinking a cup of coffee, juice or tea. Focus on the taste and aroma. If you want extra fragrance, add, for example, fresh mint to juice or tea, or cardamom to coffee. Try to focus on the experience.  Part 1 Creative Meditation, 10 min Paint or draw and use the colors that feel right. If words come up, write them down. If you don't feel like painting, do something creative that inspires you. Part 3 Reflection What happens when we allow ourselves to just be?  Can you remember when a decision felt right in your body? Good Luck Ingela