workshops

drawing + yoga

drawing images

explore, play, observe

your own expression and form
through yoga postures & gestural figure drawing
in an inviting environment

our small class size give us rich opportunities for personal attention & dialogue
come with your curiosity
no experience is necessary
all materials are provided.

dates T.B.A.

To register contact Alex: 416.818.9642  or alex@yogagurl.com
yogagurl studio at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel  181 Wellington St.


Yoga, Meditation & Contemplative Drawing

suminagashi 2

This workshop will use the ground of gentle yoga practice, breath, meditation and drawing with sumi ink to still our minds and cultivate sensitivity and spaciousness within our being.

We’ll explore different drawing techniques that engage with sumi ink’s fluid properties that respond to breath, water, rhythm and language of movement.

In particular we’ll learn about “suminagashi”, a traditional Japanese technique where ink drawings are made floating on water.

This method was used to create the “cell structures” installation by Tania Love at the Big Stretch Yoga.

Sumi ink is a beautiful rich ink made by collecting soot from the burning of sesame oil, rape seed oil, pine wood or other natural substances.

Absolutely no experience is necessary!

Saturday, April 21, 10 am – 1pm
The Japanese Paper Place, 77 Brock Avenue, Toronto
$50 + hst

to register: http://www.japanesepaperplace.com/goings-on/workshops.htm  or 416.538.9669

sequence of breathing, gentle movement and meditation followed by figure drawing of
yoga postures.  The drawing practice will include quick gestural drawing to free movement
followed by slower observation & expression.
The approach includes practicing postures individually to feel them internally and then  we’ll observe and discuss the physical structure, internal & external lines and expression of form.
No experience is necessary!
Thursday, November  17,  7 – 9 pm
$60 / person or bring a friend $100 / two + HST
Pre-register by Nov 14th to 416.818.9642  or alex@yogagurl.com
yogagurl studio at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel  181 Wellington St.