Mariana Melo
Mariana Melo is a mandala artist and Kundalini Yoga instructor based on the Gold Coast, Australia. Her path into mandala art began after a profound period of burnout in 2019, when she found herself longing for silence, meaning and spiritual nourishment.
What began as an exploration of painting mandalas and practicing Kundalini Yoga gradually became a deeper path of self-discovery and remembrance.
For Mariana, mandala painting is not simply about creating something beautiful. The process offers an opportunity to slow down, become present and observe what happens when we allow creativity to unfold without needing to control the outcome. Through repetition, symmetry and focused attention, the simple act of placing one dot after another can become a doorway into stillness.
Mariana’s work brings together her love of art, meditation, spirituality and conscious creative practice.
Today, Mariana shares mandala painting and Kundalini Yoga with others through workshops, retreats and private experiences. Her intention is to create spaces where people can step away from the noise of everyday life, reconnect with themselves and remember the joy of simply being.
