One measure of the value of a painting is its ability to become a mirror,
which reflects back to us our own thoughts and feelings.
Yoga and Visual Art: An Explorative Meditation
Yoga and Visual Art: An Explorative Meditation: This unique workshop series brings together meditative yoga practice with contemporary visual art, to explore how the skills of mindfulness and heightened awareness support meaningful engagement with the world around us and our relationships with others.
Through guided exploration of visual art, small group discussion, and personal reflection, participants will experience how the reflective practices of yoga can be applied to the visual arts, and how an engagement with visual arts might enrich their meditation practice.
This workshop is open to all levels of yoga practice. No experience with art is necessary.
Note: The paintings, Awakening #1 [see here »], Exploration #1 [see here »], and Approaching #1 [see here »], will be shown at the first, second, and third classes, respectively and can be seen in the Gallery at www.carolknowlton-dority.com
Yoga Instructor: Jessica Cheung - Jessica is a yoga instructor who teaches in a gentle, mindful, and meditative style. Once upon a time, she was a miserable law student, full of chronic stress and dis-ease. Today, she devotes herself to learning how to heal herself through yoga and the expressive arts. She aspires to live an inspiring life that empowers the individual to authenticity, wholeness, and self-healing. www.jessicacheung.biz
Visual Artist/Educator: Carol Knowlton-Dority Carol Knowlton-Dority is an accomplished visual artist who is interested in fostering self-awareness and empathy though expressive art experiences. She has led workshops at University of Toronto, St. John the Divine Convent, and throughout the Toronto District School Board. www.carolknowlton-dority.com
3 Weeks! Every Sunday starting January 24, 2016 (January 24, 31, February 7)
3:00 – 4:30 pm (90 minutes)
$30/class or $80/series. Early Bird Special till January 20: $25/class or $75/series. We cannot offer credits or refunds for missed class.
Call, book on-line or visit us in our reception area. Reserve your spot today! 647-352-JAYA(5292) or info@jayayoga.ca
The Smile Mural by Carol Knowlton-Dority
Video by TCK Productions see here »
/ More of Carol's Murals here »
MURAL ROUTES is the only member-based not-for-profit arts service organization in Canada dedicated to the creation, development and promotion of public wall art. Our vision is to inspire the creation of extraordinary public wall art that serves as a catalyst for community building.
I joined the Mural Routes Board of Directors in 2002 and became the President of the Board from 2004-2014.
"Improving communities through mural art" Visit Mural Routes website here »
NEWS: The "Dura Garden" (1992-2014)
AN ANNUAL INSTALLATION of whimsical spring flowers at Yonge and St. Clair in Toronto. Thanks to all the volunteers! Great fun! Welcome to other communities in Toronto, Gravenhurst and Huntsville for joining in! Bravo!
VIEW LARGER SIZE on Carol's YouTube channel here »
NEWS: Expressive Art Workshops
EXPRESSIVE ARTS WORKSHOPS (2012-15)
Toronto District School Board
University of Toronto (Regis College)
St. John the Divine Convent
Joseph Campbell Roundtable, Toronto
Emotional Line Drawing: Anger, Joy
Friends of the Crèche International Conference
Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Canada 2011 -
Workshop: Animating and Displaying Your Crèche - Friends website »
Yoga and Visual Art: An Explorative Meditation: This unique workshop series brings together meditative yoga practice with contemporary visual art, to explore how the skills of mindfulness and heightened awareness support meaningful engagement with the world around us and our relationships with others. 
