Paula Kravitz creates successful art in California and holds a demanding job, but she knew she needed to find a place that would help her open up her art. Here’s how she found the Ashram.
What I thought was a “painting block” I discovered was actually a spiritual block. My painting had gotten clever. It wasn’t coming from a deeper place and I knew I needed to be in an environment with water, beauty, community and a sense of being held. A Google search presented Yasodhara Ashram, and I was amazed at how it aligned with my list – especially when I discovered the Artist Retreats.
My experience at the Ashram was initially unsettling. I knew that to open this channel within me, I had to risk slowing down, listening, accepting the Light and putting aside my ego. The structure of daily Karma Yoga was essential because it grounded my experience and it allowed me to do my personal work. Soon I knew I had found a safe place to experience deep exploration.
I discovered the importance of the Divine Feminine to my work. Grace and humility were my companions during my ten days at Yasodhara Ashram, and my painting feels honest and true.
What would I tell other artists? Come in with a wide-open mind and prepared to confront yourself. Expect to be challenged, to wrestle and to ultimately find a whole new opening in yourself and in your work.
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