Today was our first in a series of seven shows focused on meditative stitching. We were joined today by Krista West of Avlea Mediterranean Folk Embroidery. She talked about what constitutes meditative stitching and the many health benefits it provides. Sheri Berger, the Colorado Cross Stitcher, then joined us to talk and demonstrate simple stretching exercises that will help you be more comfortable, particularly after long stitching sessions. That segment begins at 23:25. Here are some links to material that Krista West presented on meditative stitching. While the articles may refer to knitting, the information applies to all forms of needlework:
- Knitting May Reduce Chronic Pain, and Help with Dementia
- Crosswords, knitting and gardening lower the risk of Alzheimer’s
- Knit for Health & Wellness by Betsan Corkhill
- Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
- Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less by Pang and Huffington
Here is the first show in the Meditative Stitching series:
thanks for the links to the articles, Gary. Have a good week. Mary F.