HEALING BENEFITS

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Just taking a few moments to gaze at one of Leah Unell's Painting Meditations can have significant health benefits. Based on the ancient Indian practice of Trāṭaka meditation (staring gently at an object for a period of time), Leah has created transformative pieces designed to guide the viewer through each visual space. Gradual, undulations in color and texture draw the viewer through a meditative experience that allows the mind to rest, relax, and contemplate peacefully. By giving the optic nerve this respite, a viewer can experience the benefits of a lowered heart rate, relaxation of the eye muscles, and a release of serotonin and oxytocin. This can result in lowered blood pressure, reduced eye strain, relief of headaches, stress, anxiety, and increased levels of empathy and joy.

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In a recent research study, Leah's artwork was proven to reduce the blood pressure of a person who viewed her artwork for one minute continuously. Imagine the positive health impact on a person who takes the time to view a Painting Meditation for more than just one minute a day. This is just the first step in a lifetime of medically-based art exploration.