yoga art

A serene cat sits in lotus pose as if in prayer ormeditation in this charming sculpture. Hand carved inBali from local suar wood and signed by artist NengahSudarsana, who shares his love for animals through his work.

Eka presents a calming sculpture from Bali. Hand-carved from local suar wood with a natural finish, an abstract human figure sits with legs crossed. This meditation pose is often performed by pregnant women, the hands used to caress the belly.

The artist explains that this peace painting is inspired by the notion of Krishna as the god of compassion, tenderness and love, who teaches about life, love, happiness, dharma, liberation, devotion, yoga, meditation and truth.

The kadamba tree is inextricably linked to the Hindu god Krishna's iconography, exquisitely depicted in this folk painting by Indian artist Bharti Dayal.

This stunning work of art is created in classic Madhubani style by applying acrylic paint and vegetable dyes on handmade paper. "Madhubani paintings are in fact a simplistic manifestation of the philosophical heights achieved by Indian civilization for the universal power of love, longing and peace -- the quest of all beings," the artist adds.

Here to inspire you to discover inner peace and embrace your connection with the universe, this suar wood wall relief panel by Eka of Bali is carved with an intricate blooming lotus design around the rim to protect a Sanskrit Om in the center. The letter, too, is embellished with swirling floral motifs, evoking the gentle aura of flowers, fitting for the call to harmony that this panel symbolizes. In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, Om is a mantra used in yoga and other rituals to promote the replenishment of the spirit and body; however, placing this panel on the wall of your home or work space is another excellent way to invite peace into your life.

Indonesian artisan Seji Taram creates a piece of wall art inspired by nature and by the sacred mantra Om. Hang this beautifully carved relief panel at home, at work, or in your yoga studio, as a reminder to take a deep breath, relax, and say "Om".

Ketut Seji, wife of the late Balinese artisan Ketut Taram, preserves her husband's legacy in this carving of a seated Buddha. Buddha's head rests upon his hands, and a faint smile plays across his lips. The serene sculpture is carved and finished by hand, and signed by Ketut Seji.

Sitting in lotus position, fingertips slightly touching, a human figure exudes the calm that comes from meditating. Suar wood lends its warm brown grain to enhance the expressive nature of this hand-carved sculpture by Bali's Eka.