Yoga

Yoga reduces stress, and helps to lower blood pressure and regulate mood. Yoga as an art form and a science based on movement. It’s just like how a vibration can led to a geometric pattern, the reverse is also possible. When a person looks at such a geometric pattern, it manifests into vibrations inside the mind of the observer which in turn calms the mind. And this is exactly what the Rangoli (Sand Art) does to one’s mind. That is, it has a soothing effect.

Scientists & Doctors have extended it further and created a new medical field called Cyma therapy in which highly complex vibrations are converted into sound patterns, which in turn can be used to heal a person’s body and emotions.

It is a well-established fact in neuro-science that the brain actually responds to visual patterns and depending on the shapes & patterns, it can have different effects on the mind. Not just shapes, but colors also play a role in stimulating the brain.

Modern science is still evolving and lot of research work is going on in this field with new discoveries related to visual patterns, brain stimulation etc. The reason a Rangoli (sand art) is drawn at the entranc of a house is because of its calming effect on a visitor who is just about to enter into the house. It manifests into vibrations (brainwaves) in the visitor’s mind, putting him at ease, making him comfortable and happy. Hence, Rangoli(Sand Art) is not just an art but actually a science of vibration pattern which as discovered by Indians thousands of years ago and been made a part of the culture for spiritual, aesthetic & scientific purposes.