20 Meditation Coloring Pages - Free!

Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years, although at first it was done for religious purposes or as a way to help deepen the understanding of the sacred. Today it's used as a tool to reduce stress and anxiety.

Various studies have shown that people who practice meditation tend to lead a healthier and happier life, since this practice encourages self-awareness, creativity, reduces negative emotions, lowers the risk of heart attacks and increases concentration.

Since at Coloring Together we want to motivate you to practice this activity, we've gathered the best meditation coloring images, so you can start gaining the great benefits that meditation has for you.

On top of that, above each of the meditation coloring pages you'll find a little piece of information that will motivate you to make this practice part of your daily life. What more could you ask for? It's time to take out your coloring supplies and show off your skill.

1. According to a study by the University of Massachusetts, people who practice meditation daily have a mood that is 33% more positive than those who don't practice it.
2. According to the University of Massachusetts, people who practice meditation daily are 29% less likely to suffer spontaneous physical ailments, such as a stomachache or a headache.
3. According to a study by the National Institutes of Health of the United States, practicing meditation improves blood flow to the brain.
4. During the first few minutes of meditation (10 to 15 min), the body's blood pressure drops considerably.
5. Meditating frequently reduces the risk of suffering a heart attack.
6. Meditating frequently reduces the likelihood of experiencing kidney failure.
7. According to research by the National Institutes of Health of the United States, meditating frequently reduces the chances of suffering an aneurysm.
8. Meditating consistently works as an exercise routine for the brain, since it improves concentration and helps thoughts flow and become organized more effectively.
9. Studies have shown that people who have spent up to 20 years meditating daily have a greater volume of gray matter compared to other people of the same age who don't practice it.
10. In 2014, a study conducted by Johns Hopkins University showed that practicing meditation can help reduce the effects of depression and stress levels.
11. It has been shown that practicing meditation can help in the process of quitting addictions such as smoking, since this practice generates greater awareness and helps us harness our mind's potential to let go of what harms us.
12. Prolonged meditation leads to something called neuroplasticity, which is the brain's ability to adapt and change based on the environment around it.
13. Meditating can be better than sleeping. This is based on an experiment where university students were asked to sleep, meditate or watch television while staying alert. At the end of the process, the students who meditated got better results by 10%.
14. Meditating can protect telomeres, which are the protective cap of our chromosomes, which can help slow aging. Because if the telomeres are longer, it's likely the person will have a longer lifespan.
15. Believe it or not, there are people who practice meditation with their eyes open. This practice is known as Trataka or Zazen meditation.
16. Meditation can also be practiced while doing other activities such as eating, drawing, walking, and more. The important thing is that you focus on the textures of what surrounds you and the sensations it gives you.