Sunday, June 24, 2012

Pure Yoga


Pure Yoga
8 x 8
Oil on Raymar Panel

This is my personal trainer.  

About 10 years ago I decided to change my life...eat a healthy diet and work out.  A year ago I hired Heather Tefler to help me strengthen my core and work on balance.  Heather is amazing.  With her help I am able to do things I have not been able to do for years.  I am much stronger and my balance has improved remarkably.  Heather uses a combination of Pilates and Yoga for my program.  While doing her yoga moves I was inspired and asked her if I could take pictures as she went through her routine.  I marveled at the graceful way she transitioned from one pose to the next.  She graciously allowed me permission to paint a series depicting her routine.  This is the first study...she is stretching so far she even reached off the canvas!  

5 comments:

  1. I love this Maria!! It reminds me of myself (only she looks far better than I do). I did the same thing about 15 yrs ago. I hired a personal trainer for a few months...well worth the money! I now walk the dog every day (fast) and do a combination of yoga and pilates. What a brilliant idea for a painting:))

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  2. i agree, this is a brilliant idea! Love her stretch... I can almost feel it. Wonderful painting, and I'm so proud of you for being so disciplined. I'm inspired to get off my butt. Thanks!

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  3. A great idea, Maria!! Your first painting in this series is fantastic! I love yoga and I feel her stretch. Really good!!

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  4. My goodness, even your subjects are inspiring! I think I'll put new batteries in my Wii and get started!! I wish I had started 10 years ago but now is good too. I'll look forward to the next painting Doing a series is a great idea.

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