The artistic path is very similar to the yogic path. The mind/body connection is developed through the creative process instead of physical exercise. The spirit is again sparked by the connection creating the inspiration for the discovery and expression of your true inner self.
Yoga and Art, each in their own way, seek to unite the individual body, mind and spirit. This connection is critical to improving your health, enhance your life and finding your true inner self.
Many museums and art spaces across the country realize the connection between the two and now offer yoga classes. A recent article in North San Diego Times considers the combination "an effort to soothe the soul and tone the body in the inspirational setting of an art museum."
As yoga holds strong as a popular form of exercise and relaxation, specialty classes are everywhere. YogaJournal recently reported that "6.9% of U.S. adults, or 15.8 million people, practice yoga. (In the previous study, that number was 16.5 million). Of current non-practitioners, nearly 8%, or 18.3 million Americans, say they are very or extremely interested in yoga, triple the number from the 2004 study. And 4.1% of non-practitioners, or about 9.4 million people, say they will definitely try yoga within the next year."
Add artsy yoga to the ranks of power yoga, baby yoga, kickboxing yoga, chair yoga, punk rock yoga and plus-size yoga.
Interested in learning more about bringing yoga to your local art space? Please contact Zoraida @ ZORAIDA365@GMAIL.COM
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