“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. ” – Pablo Picasso Last May, I went to the Guggenheim, and I saw this exhibit. The exhibit featured art done by local NYC school children. For some reason, I felt called to really examine each grouping and each … Continue reading
Hola from the beautiful hills of Guatemala! I love coffee. And below is the story on how I fell in love with coffee. In fact, my passion for coffee has motivated me to fly back to my hometown to teach a yoga class featuring Guatemalan coffee and chocolate. This upcoming Pop-Up Yoga class on August 13th will be my last workshop … Continue reading
This week, I got the chance to interview our featured #artyogaplay artist + student Rachel Gonzales. She has launched an art business mini_boum and has been a teacher & participant at our art + yoga workshops. Rachel is an effervescent spirit filled with playfulness and adventure. She has recently finished Julia Cameron’s “The Artist’s Way” which … Continue reading
I was listening to a guided meditation from Deepak Chopra this morning. I like to affectionately call him “Uncle Deepak.” His voice is smooth like Bill Withers and sometimes it induces me to fall back asleep. In the meditation, he prompted me to look around the room and notice five new things. All I … Continue reading
Have you ever been labeled “different” or “creative”? I’m talking about scenarios when those words are used as a back-handed compliment with a negative connotation. A few years ago, I started a new job. I was sitting in the office kitchen with a copy of Tolstoy’s “Anna Karenina.” My supervisor asked me, “Why are you reading … Continue reading
Calling All My Book Club Badasses out there! I am out to create an ONLINE + INTERNATIONAL community of like-minded people to join our Summer 2016 Book Club for the Badass. I want people who are craving to incorporate creativity in their lives and who want to learn how to nourish their souls. I am … Continue reading
Q+A with the fabulous Steph Cantu I recently had the opportunity to interview Stephanie Cantu. She’s a fireball of energy and enthusiasm, and she has attended EVERY Art Yoga Play Workshop in Houston. She was kind enough to share her insights on creativity, mindfulness and yoga with me this past week. Happy reading! To join in the fun, … Continue reading
I’m returning to Houston to lead our next class, “Pop-Up Yoga: Chocolate, Flow + Soul,” on Saturday, May 7th. I’m partnering with my fellow talented yogi & friend Carlos Villa who will be assisting me in our slow, vinyasa-style yoga class & organizing a soulful playlist for the flow. We will be ending the yoga class in a mindful, chocolate meditation and … Continue reading
Hello fellow yogis, artists, and adventurers! Let’s keep this simple. I’ve created #artyogaplay to foster an online community for people seeking more creativity, flexibility, and joy in their everyday lives. Through #artyogaplay I hope you will leave with a dose of inspiration, adventure, and happiness. If you’re in the Houston-area, I’d love for you to … Continue reading
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