Inspired Origami ─ Projects to Calm the Mind and Soothe the Soul

Mindful Origami will show readers how the peaceful pastime of creating papercraft art can calm the minds of crafters of all skill levels. The book features an introduction on achieving mindfulness through origami, history of the craft, basic rules, and all the information needed to get started. The introductory material is followed by step-by-step instruction and illustrations that walk the reader through 17 beautiful projects, including the Swan, Windmill, Sailboat, Peace Crane, and more. With 36 distinct sheets of origami paper in both solid colors and patterns included, Mindful Origami provides all that's necessary to begin the therapeutic craft of creating accessible, stunning works of art.

Camilla Sanderson has practiced meditation for more than thirty years. After studying world religions for two years, she was ordained an interfaith minister in 2014. She is the author of The Mini Book of Mindfulness (2016). Camilla is an Australian by birth and lives in New Hampshire.

John Morin has created numerous origami models and teaches and displays origami in the Pittsburgh area, where he resides.