Healthy Brain Origami

Fold Decorative Paper Models that Boost Mental Acumen and Keep Your Brain Active! (Craft a Happier, Healthier Brain!)

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

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Keep your brain healthy and active by folding beautiful and elaborate origami models!As we age, keeping our minds sharp becomes a priority, and studies have shown that cognitive function is enhanced by activities like the meditative art of origami. This book offers a fun way to engage your brain by folding paper models—an easy and fulfilling activity that encourages focus, persistence and spatial visualization.Author Mayumi Ohara, a noted origami designer, has written this unique guide under the supervision of Professor Katsushi Yokoi at Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences in Japan. Her simple instructions and colorful models teach the brain-training art of modular origami, where small paper squares are folded then assembled into large and spectacular models.The basic modules on their own form charming Pinwheels, Butterflies, Maple Leaves, Hearts and Tulips. When combined into larger projects, they form dramatic rings and wall hangings celebrating the passage of the seasons.The 100+ paper models in this book include:Springtime wall decorations including a Fairytale Castle and a wreath with ButterfliesSummer-themed pieces like the word LOVE written in Hearts and a Samurai HelmetAutumn decorations like a lattice composed of Maple Leaves with Acorns and MushroomsWintertime pieces, including Christmas Pine Trees and a festive Ornaments GarlandPerfect for adults and seniors, Healthy Brain Origami is packed with paper folding ideas and activities to keep your mind healthy, vibrant and active!

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-04-29
Mått:191 x 254 x 14 mm
Vikt:410 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:128
Förlag:Tuttle Publishing
ISBN:9784805318959

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Mayumi Ohara is a sculptor and graphic designer. In addition to editing and designing books, she creates handmade crafts. She began with kirigami and expanded her repertoire to include origami, beadwork, ceramics and flower arrangements. She has written many books on origami, papercrafts and puzzles.Professor Katsushi Yokoi is Vice Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy at Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences in Osaka, Japan.

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"Ohara and Yokoi aim to show readers that the Japanese approach to style and design, when combined with cutting-edge research, can positively impact not only our art and aesthetics but our very humanity.…the authors have truly innovated on the centuries-old art of origami (folded paper) to stimulate brain function in adults and seniors."—Booklist