Sarah Tomlinson

Yantras are ancient Vedic sacred diagrams used to activate healing and centering meditative states. Creating them is both an art and a healing practice. In this class, we will study nine yantra designs that correspond to nine qualities of body and mind essential to well-being: radiance, nourishment, passion, intellect, expansion, bliss, organization, uniqueness and spirituality; and then select, draw and color a yantra design of our choice.

From the basic elements of the square, the circle and the triangle, we will discover how to design a dynamic visual meditative diagram, working clockwise from the outer elements towards the central point of stillness, or bindu, the source of happiness within. While we prepare each yantra, an accompanying mantra is recited to fully engage our senses in the meditative process. The mystical energy of yantras connects us with deep facets of our own natures as we create them, and they become empowerment symbols we can then place in our homes.

Note: All are welcome. No previous art experience is necessary. Materials list: pencil, eraser, ruler, compass, water container, palette, paint brushes (an assortment—from fine to medium, 00-2) or coloring pencils, and paint.

A WEEKLY COURSE
(4 sessions ) Wednesdays
July 9–30, 6–7:30PM
08SAV14T
Members: $120 / Nonmembers: $130
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Sarah Tomlinson, the author of Nine Designs for Inner Peace: The Ultimate Guide to Meditating with Color, Shape, and Sound, studied yantra painting with the late Sri Harish Johari and continues working in his tradition. She co-directs the Ayurveda-Yoga Institute of New York. http://www.yantratecture.com/