Craft – the new Yoga

It’s well known that our mental, physical and emotional health are connected but how can craft improve our wellbeing?

Craft can have surprising health and wellness benefits, from simple relaxation achieved by the rhythm of crochet, through to reconciliation of emotional conflicts as a result of art therapy. Crafters have reported that creative pursuits have helped in the management of addictions, to reduce anxiety and to calm negative behaviour. The rhythm of knitting and the mathematics required to keep the mind focused on the moment rather than letting anxiety take over. Repetition involved in many crafts is soothing and conducive to a state of “flow” – engagement where other worries and stresses are forgotten at least for a while. Social Wellness comes from being connected to people in your community and craft groups can provide that community as well as the friendships and shared interests that help people thrive.

[Source: Stitches & Craft, 2019 Magazine]