yoga art

A woman stretches sideways to reach her toes in this meditative sculpture from by Thai artisan Ning Charoensri. Crafted from durable brass, the sculpture is designed in "head to knee pose," a yoga position also known as parivrtta janu sirsasana. The artisan then hand paints the sculpture with careful detail in bright acrylic colors.

A woman balances expertly on her shoulders with her legs in the air in this meditative sculpture by Thai artisan Ning Charoensri. Crafted from durable brass, the sculpture is designed in "shoulder stand," a yoga position also known as sarvangasana. The artisan then hand paints the sculpture with careful detail in bright acrylic colors.

A woman balances on one leg while raising her hands toward the sky in this meditative sculpture by Thai artisan Ning Charoensri. Crafted from durable brass, the sculpture is designed in "tree pose," a yoga position also known as vrksasana. The artisan then hand paints the sculpture with careful detail in bright acrylic colors.

A woman balances on one leg while holding her remaining raised leg in this meditative sculpture by Thai artisan Ning Charoensri. Crafted from durable brass, the sculpture is designed in "standing bow pose," a yoga position known to increase balance and flexibility. The artisan then hand paints the sculpture with careful detail in bright acrylic colors.

Combining Inca motifs with traditional Hindu and Buddhist mandala designs, Peruvian artisan Luis Leon creates a truly mesmerizing tapestry. In tones of blue and yellow, geometric motifs form concentric patterns in this tapestry. Luis works on an artisanal telar de pedal, or floor loom to hand-weave this tapestry of wool.

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.

A beautiful flower with a raised center adorns this traditional Thai gong. It is from the tam tam gong category with a distinct "crash" sound when struck with the rain tree wood mallet with a red rayon head. From Jaifah Aksornsri, the brass gong is surrounded by a forged iron frame designed to hang on the wall or stand on a table.

A beautiful flower with a raised center adorns this traditional Thai gong. It is from the tam tam gong category with a distinct "crash" sound when struck with the rain tree wood mallet with a red rayon head. From Jaifah Aksornsri, the brass gong is surrounded by a forged iron frame designed to hang on the wall or stand on a table.