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ORIGAMI TO REJUVENATE MIND & BODY
Sat, Aug 22
|Community RoomPleasant Valley Library
Fold your way to calm. Discover how the ancient art of origami transforms simple paper into a mindful practice that boosts focus, creativity, and well-being. No experience needed — just your hands and a moment to slow down.
Time & Location
Aug 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Community RoomPleasant Valley Library, 1584 Main St, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569, USA
About the event
In this special arts and wellness program, papercraft artist Yoshimi Arai will show how to discover the hidden wellness benefits of the ancient art form of Origami (from ori, meaning "folding," and kami, meaning "paper"), where traditional paper folding becomes a pathway to mental clarity and physical wellness. While deeply rooted in Japanese cultural heritage, this workshop reimagines origami as a modern wellness practice, thoughtfully blending:
• Gentle finger exercises that improve dexterity
• Meditative folding sequences that enhance memory
• Musical accompaniment that elevates mood
• Color psychology that stimulates creativity
• Mathematical patterns that challenge your mind