Renee Diamond, Faye Rose and Robert Masla
Offering To The Goddess, oil and alkyd on board, 12 x 9 inches - Robert Masla
"Art and Soul
-Yoga & Art Retreat"
November 28th thru December 5th, 2009
- Workshop in Mexico-
Yoga Instructors Faye Rose & Renee Diamond & Artist Robert Masla
Reservations for this workshop are limited and are on a first come basis!
Total Cost of this Casa Workshops per Person: $1,895.00,
Workshop fee does not include round trip airfare from your city to Puerta Vallarta
International Airport, expenses for personal items and gratuities for the Casa cooks and
house care persons (please click here for details).
Yoga is the process of "union, - of the individual soul with its immortal counterpart".
The art process is one of the many paths that can lead us to a greater sense of
"Self" and "Unity of Being".
Join us for a week of rejuvenation as you dive into the ocean of relaxation, contemplation,
physical attunement and creative expression. Experiencing the the healing arts of
Meditation, yoga asanas (physical "still" positions) and a variety of
painting and drawing processes designed to enhance stillness and awareness along with
others that will release energy and passion.
Going Towards the One, watercolor on paper, 32x24 inches -Robert Masla
Every morning before breakfast we will greet the sun
as Faye or Renee leads us as we begin our practice, diving into dynamic and
rejuvenating vinyasa flow. Each class will focus on
different elements of yoga asana, i.e. backbends, twists, balances, etc., and end with
savasana (deep relaxation) and meditation. We will emerge from these practices, clear and
vibrant and open. After a healthy, delicious breakfast we will gather again in the studio
as artist Robert Masla guide us in the experimentation of different drawing and painting
media, using a variety of painting and drawing processes designed to access our creativity,
enhance stillness and awareness along with others that will release energy and passion.
We will engage in playfulness and have fun making art!
In the afternoons we will also take advantage of the out doors and
inspirational locals the Boca offers.
Come and play in this fun and exhilarating workshop, -using
non-traditional and innovative approaches, experimentation and "art games"
as well as some new approaches to traditional drawing and rendering techniques.
In this playful, nurturing and supportive environment where exploration is
encouraged and where there are no mistakes, we will experience a variety of different
approaches and exercises designed to help us gain access to our calm center of meditative
awareness as well as releasing the passion of creative expression.
Tapasya - The Fire Within - acrylic and watercolor on canvas, 60"x40", Robert Masla
Still lifes will also be set up in the stunning Casa Studio, a 1500 sqr. ft. open-air studio with
incredible panoramic views of the mountains, river, ocean and Boca village. We will be
able to take advantage of the many inspirational locals in and around the Boca village
for sketching and painting in plein air.
Anticipate a fun, relaxing, nourishing and extraordinary experience. You will bring home
with you skills, knowledge, insight and a deepened understanding of yoga, accessing
creativity and the drawing and the painting process. The Casa’s Bob Masla, who has over
30 years as an exhibiting artist and over 25 years teaching experience will be facilitating
your creative exploration. But that’s not all;
make sure you bring your camera and sketchbook, as there will be numerous cultural excursions as well. We will visit the exotic Botanical Gardens for photography and
sketching, we will visit the Mt. town of El Tuito to sketch at the zocalo (town square),
tour the small but beautiful Hacienda Museum, having lunch and tequila tasting at the
hacienda restaurant, overlooking the mountains and the aguave plantation with
opportunities for horseback riding. We will also be taking a trip into Puerto Vallarta for
shopping the Mercado, walking the malecon (boardwalk) and experience the lively arts
scene. There will be a boat trip to explore the gorgeous coastline and spectacular rock
formations, as well as to swim or snorkel at Los Arcos National Coral Reef Park, with
opportunities for seeing sea turtles, whales, dolphins and abundant fish.
Other wild life is right at hand, from the balcony of your room you can view tropical birds
and observe the local unspoiled Boca. Watch (and participate) as the simple authentic
Mexican village life unfolds around you. This quaint fishing village unspoiled by tourists,
is a rare treat off the beaten path. Words don’t actually do justice to the wonderful
adventure in store for each participant. Come, relax and play in this fun and exhilarating
workshop. In the playful, nurturing and supportive environment of Casa de los Artistas
exploration is encouraged and there are no mistakes.
This workshop is suitable for everyone, regardless of their art or yoga experience.
From those with no previous art training, as well as the seasoned
artists and professional looking to find a place of calm reflection and fresh inspiration to
infuse their work with new energy and stimulation.
This workshop will generate in you a sense of serenity and help you to identify your clear
voice of intuition and self confidence. You will be so engaged in the creative process
in this supportive atmosphere, that fears, apprehensions and “inner critiques” will
be quieted and fall to the background.
Marriage of the Sun & Moon, oil and alkyd on board, 2 panels, 9 x 12 inches each
- Robert Masla
Detail- Marriage of the Sun & Moon, oil and alkyd on board, 9 x 12 inches each panel
- Robert Masla
Detail- Marriage of the Sun & Moon, oil and alkyd on board, 9 x 12 inches each panel
- Robert Masla
On Masla 's teaching philosophy:
"The goal is for me to act as much (as a participant) as a facilitator and guide in the
creative process, not for people to draw or paint as I do. For me the art process is a
spiritual journey. I experience individuals as sparks of creative energy and awareness,
part of the Whole of the ongoing Creation. As children we all naturally participate with
awe, and celebration in the creation - moment to moment. Remember your delight the
first time you perceived dust particles in a beam of light or watched a “river of water”
from a spilled cup, turn into a “waterfall” as it cascaded over the table top to form a
“lake” on the carpet below – only to “disappear” as it was absorbed moments latter – It
was magical. It still is magical! It is our acceptance of routine and day-to-day
experience as “ordinary” that takes the Passion out of life. More often it is our
perceptions and beliefs of the constructs of “reality” that shape our experience, rather
than “pure experience”. Many things have occurred to us since the time of innocence,
when we were “one with creation” and celebrated with awe in the unfolding of our
experience as part of the creative process. Since that time a lot of experiences (often
voices of anger or criticism, judgments, mental constructs and belief systems – the many
voices of the “inner critique”) have created space, an illusion of separateness. Art, and
particularly the drawing process, affords us with an amazing opportunity to
re-experience our original and true nature as pure creative awareness. Join us in
drowning out the voices of the inner critique by diving into the waters of
passionate creative expression.
Los Arcos from the Coastal Highway, watercolor and pencil on paper, 5 x 7 inches
I am blessed to act as a catalyst and witness for the revelation of your own "signature" or
"style", the manifestation of your unique intuitive creative self.
It is our goal to have you leave this workshop feeling relaxed and being rejuvenated.
Having new and improved skills, a renewed confidence
and inspiration to continue painting and drawing on your own, using art and yoga as a
process to awaken and enhance self discovery - and have fun doing it!"
Like the other workshops in the "Casa environment", this experience will lead us
to developing camaraderie among new friends and certainly stir our concepts and
conversation around life, making art and the creative process.
Do you wish to unite your health, well being, creativity and artistic expression
Come and sample some YogArt
Walk to the Ganges, oil and alkyd on canvas, 70x60 inches, Robert Masla
To see more of Bobs work and to learn more about him visit the link below
www.maslafineart.com
Art Workshops/Vacation-Retreats
to find out more contact:
Monica and Bob at (413) 625-8382
www.maslafineart.com
email us : bob@maslafineart.com
or contact Karla and Steven at Boca Divers
011 52 322 228 0713 www.bocadivers.com