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photo by Carolyn V. on Unsplash Late on a rainy Monday evening last autumn, a group of my friends and friends of friends were having tea just south of Central Park; we were all from different backgrounds, pursuing vastly different career trajectories, and we were all in our 20…
photo by Emily Morter from unsplash.com In almost any introductory interaction, “where are you from?” surfaces quickly. Every time this question is asked of me, I melt into a puddle of befuddlement. In all honesty, I have no idea. It surprises most people to learn that I was b…
A small art gallery in the middle of rice paddies. Shot on iPhone. Don’t worry, this isn’t an overly-sensitive whiney post. Having freshly returned from four months in Southeast Asia, I have put together a quick guide to understanding reverse culture shock and asking a friend wh…
A few days ago I completed three weeks of 12 hours a day of yoga, lecture, workshops, and meditation that comprised Zuna Yoga’s 200-hour teacher training program. As I begin to ease back into society, I feel amazing shifts in my physical, mental, and spiritual development as a re…
WARNING: Contains what may be considered graphic images. In my observation, Hindus adhere to tradition more rigidly than many global cultures. You can see this in the parenting styles of (Hindu) Indian families, including immigrant families (“this is just how it is done”), and i…
As I relished some wifi, a beautiful view of Boudhanath Stupa, and freshly-brewed coffee at Himalayan Java, a monk in maroon robes sat down across from me. We began chatting; he had been living in Darjeeling for the past 22 years and had lived in Portland, Oregon prior. cell phon…
I recently had the privilege to visit The Broad in Los Angeles and, after an entry line, ticketing line, and line outside the installation, stand in one of Yayoi Kusama’s most ethereal pieces. I also had the good fortune to meet a gal named Rafif, and we quickly were laughing, ex…
But first, a quick three-breath meditation Deep breath in. Deep breath out. Deep breath in, eyes closed. Deep breath out.Deep breath in, eyes closed, attention on third eye center. Deep breath out.Smile. Okay, now the story, thanks for playing <3 The univers…
art is yoga, vibhu krishna, 5"x5" mantra for the artist-yogi by engaging in art i am engaging in yogaan act of self-study, channeling a creative life forcean intentional practice that can be paid forward, shared, learned, innateand though commercialization and mysticism surroun…
Hold up. What exactly is an ashram? On our way to the airport, Tim (co-owner of Akashas Vedanta Ashram, husband to Char, bundle of happy energy, and super athletic yogi) talked about bringing yoga (as in the conscious way of life, not series of physical postures) back to my own…
There are many explanations. Creativity is a mark of intelligence. It drives innovation. It is great for stress relief, health, and therapy. It is a tool for communication and expression. Keeps your brain in shape. Helps with problem-solving. To me, these answers are important bu…
contemporary works that recall the focus, relaxation, and interconnectedness of our being I've been traveling to some amazing museums, galleries, and spaces in the U.S. these past few months searching for intersections of visual art and concepts in mindfulness and mind-body pract…
Welcome to my bigartsyblog (in my head, I refer to her as "babs" for short). I am circumventing awkward introductions in favor of simply stating: this blog travels with me. Some days you may get art from some of the nation's best galleries, carefully curated and deeply analyzed…
