Figure Drawing and Yoga Workshop
--Uniting Body, Mind and Spirit --- a Deeply Visual Experience--
September 10-14, 2008
This workshop is designed to combine drawing the human form with the practice of yoga. The idea is to deepen the visual, creative experience of drawing from a model with the physical and spirit-filled experience of doing yoga. All the senses are engaged in this workshop; from which we can gain a better understanding of our bodies and express this awareness in visual form.
The integration of yoga and figure drawing inspires the creative process and builds an authentic connection between the drawer and the model. Instruction will include technical skill -building and personalized attention. The model is engaged in both the yoga practice and the drawing sessions to provide a unique physical and visual link between doing yoga and drawing from the model.
We meet daily, beginning with a nutritious light breakfast, moving into a yoga warm-up and expanding to a full 25 posture yoga series. Invigorated by the yoga session, we will take a "juice break" and start the figure drawing class; which includes both moving and still poses in timed sequences. All levels of yoga and drawing experience are welcome. Art supplies and yoga mats are provided.
All levels of yoga and art-making experience are welcome in this workshop.
Each participant will receive a packet of art supplies and the use of the classroom/pavilion to make art, meditate or practice yoga at leisure. A sauna is included in the workshop in addition to all meals and your choice of lodging.
Afternoons will be open to spa treatments, recreational activities, including hiking, horseback riding, a visit to the local hot springs or simply relaxing in the majestic surroundings of Sagrada Wellness Center.
It is the intention of this workshop to leave you feeling good, present, and enlivened in your personal awareness and creativity!
Nina Wisniewski is a painter and teacher with over 30 years professional experience. She holds a BFA and MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute in San Francisco, California and has trained in yoga, tai chi and Qi gong with master teachers, Paul Sullivan and Oliver Chu. She has directed art and spirit workshops for 8 years and continues to teach and make art in San Miguel de Allende, her home for the past 5 years.
Assisting in this workshop is Christian Baumgartner, professional actor, model and acrobat currently a member of "Gravity Works Aerial Dance Company".
“I sincerely wish to make every participant feel their best during this retreat. I believe the combination of yoga and figure drawing will deepen each person’s awareness of their body on many levels and inspire their art-making process as well. I invite you to share in this experience with me.” - Nina Wisniewski
Your retreat includes:
- 4 nights accommodation at beautiful Sagrada Wellness
- 3 gourmet meals per day
- 1 hour of daily yoga
- Personal art packet and all workshop supplies
- 1 healing aromatherapy steam treatments in Sagrada's natural wood burning sauna
- Plenty of free time on majestic Sagrada grounds for meditation and self contemplation
La Vela – shared canvas bungalow, 2 single beds - $1090
Condesa * – adobe bungalow, 2 single beds - $1090
Mezquite – canvas bungalow, queen bed - $1090
Sonoma * – adobe cabana, queen bed - $1340
La Fonda* – adobe cabana, queen bed - $1340
Izcuinapan* - adobe casa, queen bed - $1340
*$400 extra for a private room
All rates are per person
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