Breathe & Brush

Breathe & Brush is an immersive experience that merges art therapy, virtual reality, and ancient breathwork practices to help individuals reconnect with their bodily experiences and practice mindfulness.

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Abstract

Breathe & Brush is an immersive experience that merges art therapy, virtual reality, and ancient breathwork practices to help individuals reconnect with their bodily experiences and practice mindfulness. Imagine diving into a magical underwater world where each breath transforms into vivid strokes of art, painting your inner rhythm onto a vibrant, three-dimensional canvas. Building on the therapeutic principles of art therapy, Breathe & Brush uses soothing visuals and creative tasks to relax the mind and stimulate imagination, allowing users to 'paint' their breath onto a dynamic, living canvas. The focus on breathing is inspired by the Eastern concept of 'qi'—the life force within us. In line with clinical psychology's recognition of breath's connection to bodily sensations and emotions, Breathe & Brush offers a creative approach. By visualizing breath in the magical virtual world, this experience opens up new avenues of self-expression and inner exploration. Finally, by leveraging immersive, three-dimensional virtual reality, Breathe & Brush elevates therapeutic outcomes. Research suggests that such immersive experiences improve engagement and effectiveness in therapy, while the sensation of one’s physical body in this virtual realm adds a fun and novel dimension. A key objective of Breathe & Brush is making mental wellness tools accessible and engaging. By addressing the 'mild-to-moderate don't report' phenomenon, this project revolutionizes how we explore mental health care. It's an invitation to discover the healing powers of art and mind-body balance in a fresh, engaging way. By doing so, Breathe & Brush paves the way for a more inclusive, innovative future in mental health therapies.

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