Use mindful origami every day with these 35 projects designed to destress, calm, and help you live in the moment.

The therapeutic effects of origami are well known in Japan and here Mari Ono - an expert in Japanese papercrafts - reveals how a few simple folds can reduce stress, improve concentration, and help overcome negativity. 

By focussing on the experience of creating beautiful paper flowers, objects, animals, and more, this collection of 35 projects will guide you on a path to connectedness, awareness, and improved physical and emotional health. Not only that, the feelings of joy and satisfaction gained from completing a model will bring inner peace and help to redress emotional imbalances in our daily lives.

Origami is also the perfect tool for anyone interested in taking the first steps toward a mindful lifestyle - it is a very pure discipline where no expensive equipment is required and you can do it anywhere. To get you started, over 60 pieces of origami paper are provided, including a selection of sheets you can color in yourself-another activity proven to elicit a calming response in the body.

From world-renowned origami artist Michael G. LaFosse comes this affordable collection of classic origami paper craft projects—featuring traditional designs, as well as new twists on old favorites. Classic Origami for Beginners Kit has everything you need to learn about this exciting art form! Perfect for origami beginners of all ages and anyone interested in Asian culture and crafting, this kit allows you to make unique handmade gifts for your loved ones.

This kit comes complete with:

• Full-colored 64-page booklet
• Clear, step-by-step diagrams and origami instructions
• 45 fun origami projects
• 98 sheets of 6 3/4 inch square folding papers
• 8 different colors and patterns, as well as a sheet of gold foil

All of the folds are simple enough to be kid's origami crafts, and are a great way to learn origami techniques.

Origami projects include:

• Kite
• Duck
• Chopstick Rest
• Sailboat
• Pinwheel
• Pagoda
• Paper Doll
• And much more…

This pack contains 200 high-quality 6 x 6" (15cm) origami sheets printed with colorful and attractive Kimono Patterns.

These kimono patterns were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 patterns unique to this pack, and all of the papers are printed in coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing origami models. A booklet in the pack provides step-by-step instructions for 6 origami projects.

This pack contains 200 high-quality origami sheets printed with fun and vibrant Blue & White Patterns.

These paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 designs unique to this pack, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back of the papers.

This origami paper pack includes:

• 200 sheets of high-quality origami paper
• 12 unique designs
• Vibrant and bright colors
• Double-sided color
• 6 x 6 inch (15 cm) squares
• Instructions for 6 easy origami projects