Art
Art is one of the most significant forms of expression of the human soul. Creativity, graphic or architectural rendering and music convey subtle intuitions and emotions for which, sometimes, the word is not sufficient. But not only that, art is also the ideal instrument for probing the ego and giving form to one's search for a higher level of Awareness. Through exposure to beauty, the relationship between the harmonious balance of proportions, contact with traces that artists have left behind, or bearing witness to a path of inner discovery, Art is a unique tool with strong emotional impact. YogAyur, through trips and events, offers the practice of yoga and meditation in places steeped in art, history and culture, aimed at refining one’s sensory capabilities.
YOGAYUR ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPS Our Yoga centers in Rome regularly host workshops, harmonium classes and handpan courses with the Battiloro Handpan School. The handpan is a musical instrument with a unique and unmistakable sound derived from the hang, while the harmonium (or harmonio) represents the meeting point between a piano and a wind instrument: playing one is a real form of active meditation, during which the melodious vibrations pacify the mind and allow us to come into contact with a universal and superior dimension. Over the years, we have also hosted Arabic calligraphy courses held by Amjed Rifaje - art on the border between graphic representation and spirituality - and collaborated with some of the best artists in the capital, giving rise to unique and exclusive artistic events. In March 2017, on the occasion of the presentation of the mural on the terrace at YogAyur Center Ostiense, we hosted a day dedicated to art and Yoga. After an outdoor Yoga session, the celebrated street artist Jerico, who contributed to the Big City Life project for the redevelopment of the Tor Marancia district through the creation of 22 monumental works of graffiti, officially presented his work. The class was followed by floral creation workshops and meditation classes, all accompanied by a healthy social lunch with a vegetarian theme. The AWARENESS | WATER project allowed us to lead practitioners on an emotional journey to discover the synergy between Yoga and art, through the organization of guided meditation sessions at the wonderful fortress overlooking the Sea of Forte Stella, near Porto Ercole. On this occasion we had the opportunity to collaborate with one of the leading exponents of contemporary Italian painting, Massimo Catalani, an artist sensitive to the themes of respect for the environment and sustainable growth, who exhibited his works made of volcanic materials and incredible luminescent sands, visible even in the dark. The partnership between Massimo Catalani and Federico Insabato, founder of YogAyur, had already created the YogAyur Art Experience initiative, a path dedicated to experimenting with new creative forms and deep sensorial experiences through the mixture of art, meditation and Yoga. To stay up to date on upcoming events and scheduled courses, and to discover new frontiers of art and Awareness, sign up for the newsletter. Write to us at info@yogayur.it
"Observe the wonders as they occur around you. Don't claim them. Feel the artistry moving through, and be silent.” Rumi
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