Artful Banyan Tree
A space for wellness and aesthetic living
Artful Banyan Tree serves as a holistic space where we empower people to live a healthy and balanced life through art, nature, and aesthetics. We are dedicated to fostering well-being and human flourishing based on an interdisciplinary approach. Through various forms of creative exploration, we inspire individuals to discover and experience small moments of joy and beauty which can enrich their lives and enhance their overall well-being.
This is not about perfection or quick fixes. It’s about deep reflection, authentic conversations, and making room for what truly matters to emerge and unfold naturally.
You’re warmly invited to explore how this space can support your personal journey or how we might co-create something meaningful together.
About Us
Mission:
Harnessing the transformative power of art, nature, and aesthetics to promote well-being and flourishing.
Vision:
To create a holistic space that empowers people to live a healthy and balanced life.
We offer consulting, coaching, and facilitation services to help achieve our mission and vision.
We also collaborate with partners worldwide in psychology, wellness, aesthetics, culture and art to deepen and expand the impact of our work.
Our Founder
- Bella Zhang -
Arts-Based Facilitator & Coach
Organisational Psychologist
Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor
Creative Artist
"I want to create a space where people can open up their creativity through art and play, restore inner balance by reconnecting with nature, and invite moments of beauty that bring joy into everyday life."
Our Philosophy & Framework
Interdisciplinary, Holistic, Regenerative
Our work is grounded in the symbolism of a tree. We belief that art, nature, and aesthetics are powerful resources for promoting well-being and flourishing. We approach our work with a deep commitment to creating environments and experiences that nurture the whole person - mind, body, and spirit.
Our interdisciplinary approach draws knowledge and practices from multiple fields, including psychology, expressive arts, yoga, mindfulness, embodiment, and organisational psychology. Learn More...
A New Approach to Wellness Promotion
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us feel overwhelmed by work demands, daily responsibilities, and nonstop schedules. These pressures can leave us feel drained, out of balance, and disconnected from what truly matters. Constantly doing and pushing to excel often leads to exhaustion and various health issues like sleep disorder, anxiety, digestive issues, chronic pain, etc.
Integrating art, nature, and aesthetics into your daily life can offer significant relief. Art provides a creative outlet that reduces stress and offers fresh perspectives and new possibilities, while nature helps you relax and lowers anxiety. Experiencing beauty in simple, everyday moments, like through a refreshing and uplifting aroma of citrus fruit or the sound of a singing bowl, creates a sense of calm and serenity.
By integrating these three elements with the salutogenesis approach, which focuses on building resilience and overall well-being, can help restore balance and revitalise your life.
Inspire, Create, Empower
Restoring Balance and Harmony
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Arts-Based Wellness Coaching
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Arts-Based Well-Being Workshops
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Yoga & Mindfulness Class
Celebrating Collective Creativity
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Cultural Integration & Inclusion
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Seasonal Artful Dialogue
Seasonal Artful Dialogue
Sharing Learnings and Insights
Programs & Events
Connection & Co-Creation
The Art of What If: Co-Creating A New Narrative For The Futuretors 04 sep.A Three - Month Online Journey
Aesthetic Paths to Flourishing: Exploring and Creating Expressions of Beautysön 05 okt.Online Course
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![[Nature-Based Art] - An Orange Coaster
Sometimes beauty can be short lived, through our imagination, we can keep it alive. 🍊
#art #creativity #coaster #nature #orange #aesthetics #aestheticexperience #beauty #summer #artcraft](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/453724921_1037920557928228_8728071745533638602_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=A8IoXJmFXH0Q7kNvwHEUxXA&_nc_oc=Adl0l25-3wzaeeDAA7svffON1cJ5_9xNj9awt7fF_zENvxYMOYold4dh5Qb5cSyJkzg&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=fgQ0g4OaBP-P-DcIbgWIRQ&oh=00_AfUwyHykEK71ZfTw3vaV4zAbYi2gIkPZTbE0BRjlURsQdg&oe=68B596FF)
![[留白 • Leave It Empty] - Digital Drawing
How many times do you THINK per day? How many thoughts does your mind generate each day, week, month, and year? Among them, how many repetitive thoughts are taking over your thinking power?
Perhaps we will never know the exact numbers, but we do know that sometimes we think excessively which takes away a lot of our mental energy and keeps us awake at night. Very often, our stress and anxiety are associated with repetitive unhelpful thoughts that make us feel stuck, confused, and overwhelmed.
So, why don’t we try a little experiment - starting examining the quality of your thoughts! Instead of following them blandly, you can try to intentionally create some space between thoughts, noticing if they make you feel empowered or deflated? And if they’re helpful or unhelpful at the time? Once you’ve done an observation, check if there’s a pattern among those thoughts and reflect on how it’s been impacting you - your feelings, perceptions and behaviours.
It’s important to be aware of the pace and space in your thinking mind. Sometimes when it all gets too much, it’s not a bad idea to leave an EMPTY space and take a deep breath before the next thought arises. 🧠
If you’d like to explore this further, join us on 1st February to discover the power of THINKING through artistic activities. 🌟
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#thinking #thoughts #mindfulness #mindfulliving #creativeart #creativity #embodiment #reflection #workshop #innerjourney #innerdevelopmentgoals #space #empty #art #expressivearts #event #art #digitalart](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/421899831_2497919053712602_1775066451786803991_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=vGcBF6xAhnUQ7kNvwHXOR_n&_nc_oc=Adk-YpYsmA-djTg97ucdo32k7ZZEheBKzce4MOP4_W91WUfXCdzR53X4ovEh49jEAw8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=fgQ0g4OaBP-P-DcIbgWIRQ&oh=00_AfWwxznFbocaeY7mRdl8vj0ujYB8KiVWfzHFK_MhHUaBaQ&oe=68B58CA6)
![[THINK INSIDE THE BOX] - Digital Art
How can we be so sure that everything we Think represents the absolute reality? Yet, we are often so attached to our thoughts and mental activities and lose sight of what might also be true and possible.
Just like the fragmented parts in this image, we live in our own self-constructed realities and we think from there; we’re restricted by our own limitations which prevent us from Thinking from a different perspective, especially if we don’t even know what other perspectives are out there.
Perhaps that’s why we often say “Think Out of the Box!” In order to come out from our own “box”, we need to start asking questions and be open to answers that may make us feel uncomfortable, confused, and challenged. Sometimes the truth cannot be found in either black or white, it is somewhere in-between, we need to knock a hole in order to see it. 👁️
#thinkdifferently #art #limitations #differences #thinkoutofthebox #creativeart #innerdevelopmentgoals #expression #reflection #openness #curiosity #imagination #action #vision](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/419052055_1865823910542465_640656975075027740_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=MW45yAvVxz4Q7kNvwGJo4FW&_nc_oc=AdnK0h_TmYpcC38POIms6BBUJL7yjcXh1Yy_gThxk4B8oodMtoZApQ8np7nvDFJTBNc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=fgQ0g4OaBP-P-DcIbgWIRQ&oh=00_AfXIGp52ChKfJz_500Ogn5vl5A2zGfl8rF1xqyKg8McsHA&oe=68B5AADC)
