The Interconnectedness of Art, Yoga, & Sound Healing
As a multidisciplinary artist, yoga teacher, and unofficial sound healer, I have been asked how these practices intersect and influence each other.
For me, yoga, art and sound are all deeply interconnected and provide a holistic approach to personal growth and well-being.
Art is a powerful tool for self-expression and can be a cathartic way to release emotions that are trapped within us.
As an artist, I have found that my yoga and sound healing practices have deepened my artistic expression by allowing me to tap into my innermost thoughts and feelings. The art I have created reflects what inspires me which includes what I’ve learned in my practice.
Yoga has helped me to connect my body, mind, and spirit. It provides me with a sense of ground, harmony, healthy challenge and peace.
Through my yoga practice, I have learned to focus my mind, release physical tension, cultivate a sense of awareness and connect with the divine. This heightened sense of awareness translates into my art, allowing me to create pieces that are more intuitive and reflective of my inner landscape. Pieces like this one.
Sound healing has been a transformative practice for me, allowing me to explore the therapeutic benefits of sound and vibration.
It all started back in Guatemala in 2018 when I attended my first Kirtan (sacred singing circle). The sacred sounds and mantras hooked me and have had a hold of me ever since. I decided to become a yoga teacher largely because of this experience of deep healing and release through sound. The use of sound and music can help to induce a state of relaxation and promote healing within the body. By combining my sound healing practice (chanting, singing, vocalizing) with my yoga practice, I have found that I am able to access deeper states of consciousness which has helped me to connect with my inner self.
In my experience, these practices are all interconnected and can provide a powerful way to explore and connect with the self.
By weaving art, yoga, and sound healing into my life, I have found that I am able to cultivate a greater sense of balance, harmony, and well-being. Each practice brings its own unique benefits, and together they create a powerful and transformative experience.
As a multidisciplinary artist, yoga teacher, and sound healer, I encourage others to explore the interconnectedness of these practices and discover the ways in which they can enrich and deepen their own personal growth and well-being.
Whether through creating art, practicing yoga, or exploring the therapeutic benefits of sound, these practices offer a pathway to greater self-awareness, healing, and transformation.
My art will be on view at The Gordon Community Center during the month of June 2023.
Come one, come all and enjoy viewing the works during regular hours (scroll) at The Gordon or at the:
Artist Mingle, June 10th from 5 - 7 pm.
The Gordon Community Art Center Hours:
Monday – 2pm to 5pm
Tuesday – 12pm to 5pm
Wednesday – 12pm to 5pm
Thursday – 12pm to 5pm
Friday – 12pm to 5pm
Saturday – closed
Sunday – closed
Photo Credit: Auraginal Photography
