Body relaxation… in INSTAGRAM?

August 16, 2017

Body relaxation… in INSTAGRAM?

Now that we all addicted (yes, ADDICTED) to Instagram, why don’t turn it into something that will be good for us? Like relaxation? Everyone you talk to is trying to cut down their screen time, go off the grid and schedule in a digital detox (not without consulting their Calendars app, obviously) but there’s a new, trending hash tag on Instagram, a scroll through which might just be the most relaxing part of your day.

#paintmixing is a soothing new social phenomenon, where users – as its name suggests – mix paint together in quick, satisfying clips. There’s currently over 30,000 uploads to this tag, and some of the clips have amassed more than 100,000 views.

It’s a welcome break from all the #humblebragging in your feed, and there’s something oddly mesmerizing about watching someone smear, mix and transform wet paint together, as a colorful new design unfolds on screen.

Plus, as we all know, activities like painting and coloring put us into a meditative state, so who knows… you might be the next person to contribute to this burgeoning hash tag.

Follow Sara J Molcan and Annette Labedzki for your fix of color-swirling goodness. We do, I do, and they are amazing!