Pratyahara

When I painted this image, I had completed taking a Yoga Teaching Certification Course. Pratyahara is the ‘withdrawal of the senses’. The fifth element among the Eight stages of Ashtanga Yoga. The wisdom from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (composed in the...

Deep Ocean View

The original painting was purchased by San Diego Yoga Instructor and Spa owner Nicole Pisciotto. I used this image to create a set of bookmarks for a show. “Deep Ocean View” is available as a Giclee Available

Marriage Vortex

I took a class on attracting your perfect mate. The instructor suggested I paint what I wanted. What I find fascinating is I approached the canvas thinking I wanted to paint about what I wanted to attract and my subconscious speaks through my hands.© Copyright...

Pearl of Intent

I had hired master teacher Bhava Ram to help me move to slipped discs in my back. He has healed himself from a broken back. Chronic pain can inspire change. One of the healing practices Bhava gave me was to  create a mantra. My first mantra was ” I am a...

Pink Rose

My grandmother loved red. All shades of red including pink. When she moved into a Santa Fe care facility her room was void of furniture and images from her old home. I decided to paint her this image. She lived to be 96 years old. ©Copyright Stephanie...