Martha Kiger, Certified Mandala Facilitator

I serve others by guiding a creative process that expresses the radiant beauty within.  Mandala-chi welcomes you to join me on a peaceful inner journey to move gently toward wholeness. As a facilitator, I joyfully blend the mindful movement of QiGong with the mandala process.

For my complete bio: About Martha Kiger. 

What are mandalas?

Mandalas, or “sacred circles,” are used as a form of creative expression and meditative contemplation, leading to your center. The circle is a symbol both of the visible world we live in and the invisible inner world, the core of our being. It calls us to look inward to gain insight into our innermost truth.

We easily recognize circular forms in the plant and animal kingdoms, celestial circles, religious icons and architecture, and ancient structures, as well as conceptual circles such as communities and families. Faith traditions and cultures worldwide use circles as symbols of wholeness, unity, continuity, the spiritual eye, and the earth. For example, mandalas are used in Native American, Hindu, and Buddhist practices to reflect the essence of spirit for healing and the Divine.

For more artwork, please view my Mandala Gallery

What is a certified mandala facilitator?

Mandala facilitators are qualified to facilitate the healing mandala process developed by Judith Cornell, Ph.D. You’ll see a list of certified facilitators on a following page that gives their location, expertise, and contact information.

What is QiGong?

QiGong is the ancient Chinese practice of gentle movements that cultivate physical, mental, and spiritual balance. The benefits of QiGong include improved balance, stress relief, heart health, immune boosting, and mental focus. I am a certified facilitator of “TaiChi Easy” and dedicated practitioner of QiGong.

What is a Mandala Circle?

A Mandala Circle is a group of people gathered in a creative process of self-discovery. A facilitator guides the program, using meditation, visualization, music, drawing, and perhaps chanting or QiGong. Although colored pencils and paper are most often used, groups may make sand mandalas for sacred ceremonies.

You do not need a background in art because the emphasis is on your inner process, not on creating art products. The luminous mandalas you will create may not depict things because the images arise from within, glowing with your inner light. Participants may include adults or children in an organization, a support or recovery group, a spiritual community, or a circle of friends.

During this experiential program, you will:

• learn an easy art-as-meditation technique;
• set aside distractions and deepen awareness;
• access a visionary symbol through guided meditation;
• illuminate your personal mandala;
• share insights about your inner process.

Please see my events schedule for a list of upcoming mandala programs and classes. Contact me at info@mandala-chi.com if you'd like me to plan and present a mandala program for your organization or group.

What are the benefits of attending a Mandala Circle?

Benefits that mandala program participants have reported to me include:

• increasing trust in their inner knowing;
• quieting the busy mind and opening the heart;
• being joyful and peaceful in the present moment;
• awakening to the authentic self;
• aiding spiritual and emotional healing.

Want to know more about mandalas?

While there are many information resources about mandalas, I highly recommend those by Judith Cornell, author of Mandala: Luminous Symbols for Healing and Mandala Healing Kit.