{"title":"Cher Kaufmann","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCher Kaufmann\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers into a world where creativity and mindfulness blend seamlessly. Through her works, such as \u003cem\u003eJoy\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Artful Mandala Coloring Book\u003c\/em\u003e, she explores the therapeutic and artistic potential of colour and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those seeking inspiration within \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Kaufmann’s books offer a calming escape, encouraging personal expression and a deeper appreciation of artistic patterns and forms.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-artful-mandala-coloring-book-by-cher-kaufmann-9781581573527","title":"The Artful Mandala Coloring Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.\u003c\/em\u003e —Pablo Picasso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColouring brings the artist out in everyone – it's so easy and welcoming. It's also very good for the mind. Meditation drawing teacher Cher Kaufmann has seen the effects of colouring at work in her sold-out classes. She provides students with patterns of mandalas and other designs, some coloured markers, and watches everyone relax. With each stroke of colour, body and thoughts drift into a calm place. Recent studies attest to the power of drawing as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you have always enjoyed drawing and colouring, or are new to it, you'll find yourself mesmerised by the beautiful pen-and-ink patterns in the \u003cem\u003eThe Artful Mandala Coloring Book\u003c\/em\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455750389996,"sku":"9781581573527","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71DAO71af0L._SL1500.jpg?v=1774796109"},{"product_id":"joy-by-cher-kaufmann-9781581574234","title":"Joy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The present moment is filled with joy and happiness,\" says Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. \"If you are attentive, you will see it.\" In \u003cem\u003eJoy\u003c\/em\u003e, author and teacher Cher Kaufmann offers readers several ways to become open to joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere are uplifting, hand-drawn mantras for readers to colour. By interacting on the page with the words through colour, the exercise becomes meditative. Kaufmann also provides dozens of her beautiful illustrations to colour, simplified here to basic patterns and symbols so they can be completed in just a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn only ten minutes, readers will be able to tap into the ancient knowledge and deep wisdom of this art through colouring, but also through carefully curated short meditations and tips for attaining bliss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResearch has shown that simply by thinking positively, people can train themselves to have more of these thoughts. The brain regions that regulate happiness literally receive a surge of blood. Like a river on a bed of rocks, this carves out a neural pathway, making it easier for more joy to flow. Bring it on!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463366492396,"sku":"9781581574234","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781581574234-joy.jpg?v=1775032052"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/cher-kaufmann.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}