Am I Able To Draw A Mandala?

Two questions that I am frequently asked are:
1. I cannot draw. Am I able to create a mandala?
2. I cannot draw. Can I attend your Mandala Journeying workshop?

The answer is a "Yes" to both questions. Because creating a mandala is not about drawing but more on focusing and centering yourself to express your inner stories, and Light within. This is how I draw my mandalas, and this is what I teach to my students.

I, myself, is not a professional artist. In fact, before I started my mandala journey, I had never considered myself an artist, nor had I thought I would be able to draw anything.

I started by knowing I could draw a circle, and I could center myself enough such that I was able to express whatever colours and forms that I was drawn to, inside the circle. That was my first step of my mandala journey.

Until today, I am still going along this journey, drawing and teaching along the way. Throughout these few years, I discovered so much about myself - my strengths and my weaknesses  and the rich stories of my inner self. Many times, my drawings provided an outlet for my Inner Child to express herself. And, I discovered I can draw a decent mandala after all.

I encourage students to draw whenever possible. There's always something to discover, and uncover. Something changes within every time a mandala is created. When the inner vibration changes, the outer vibration changes as well.

So, I repeat: Everyone can draw a mandala. And if you think you are not the artistic type, do attend my 2-day Mandala Journeying workshop. I'll help you discover that hidden, shy artist inside you.

Everyone can draw a mandala!

(The two mandalas above were drawn on 19 November 2016. It was a day of Bersih 5, and I decided to sit down, center myself and created two mandalas by just using white colour pencils on black paper)

Mandala Journeying: Engaging the Unconscious Through Colours and Forms

Mandala Journeying is not your typical art class. Mandala Journeying is a 2-day workshop that I teach to help students to engage with their unconscious through mandala art. It is now a known fact, that our unconscious rules most of our behaviours. Thus, by engaging with our unconscious, we bring our patterns out into the open, so that we can understand, and if needed, change them. I help my students to heal these unconscious patterns through Mandala Journeying.

Firstly, what is a mandala? Mandala is a Sanskrit word for circle. It is a spiritual art form that has been used since ancient times, throughout the world, as a tool for spiritual growth, creativity, and mental and emotional healing.

Throughout these 2 days, students learn to:

• understand their relationship with colours and forms
• use different approaches in drawing a mandala
• gain insight into their unconscious self
• access their innate healing and creative capabilities
• creative dialogue with the colours and images of their mandalas 
• develop a loving relationship with themselves, and thus, with others
• gain insights into the various stages of Life through their mandala drawings.
• develop a sense of wholeness and centeredness through mandalas
• reconnect with the mystery of Life and the Divine.

As you can observe, it is an intensive workshop of journeying into ourselves through mandalas. There are lots of Aha! moments, with lots of letting go and healing during these 2 days.

Everyone can create a mandala; the archetypal pattern of a circle is universal and not restricted to any particular religion or even artistic talents, And when one draws a mandala, you heal yourself, and the world around you.

If you are interested to join the workshop, please email me at khemayen@yahoo.com. Below are some testimonials from my students.

Testimonials for Mandala Journeying
"I had fun learning how colours hold different meaning for different individuals. During class, Khema Yen guided me to break through a struggle I was facing while drawing a mandala. I saw with my own eyes how my mandala transformed after the breakthrough" - Catherine

"I have completed my first mandala art, and it ended in tears. With Khema Yen"s confidence and guidance, I benefited a lot from the class. I experienced the focus attention from her and her spiritual guidance. Mandala is widely recognized as the great source of reflection on the soul and brings balance to our life" - Agnes

"I am very grateful that I have the chance to attend the Mandala Journeying workshop. The immediate effect is, I can now associate well with a colour that I did not like since young - red. I felt a release each time I complete a mandala; it is like loosening a knot that had tied up so long within myself. I will keep drawing mandala as it gives me very positive energy" - Wee Sze

"With her generous spirit and passion for mandala work, Khema Yen makes Mandala Journeying an enjoyable, educational and insightful experience. I now find it more meaningful when drawing, colouring and reflecting upon a mandala. This workshop is highly recommended for anyone who is interested in using mandalas in their inner work towards self-liberation." - Sharon

"This would be the workshop for you if you are looking for some quality quiet time whilst learning mandala drawing techniques from a teacher who is Patience personified, brimming with enthusiasm, and willing to share her knowledge un-stingyly." - Liz

(The mandala above is titled "3 Gazing Dolphins/The Ballerina". Can you spot the ballerina in the mandala?)