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The Grand Summary — The Art Walk Code of Conduct
A rustic flat-lay showcasing pocket-sized watercolor journals with unique textures, paired with a water brush, pencil, and vibrant paint palette, all exuding a cozy, artistic charm. 10 Codes, 1 Summer, 1 Collective Journey. 🌿🎨Over the last week, we have traveled through the ancient philosophy of yoga, translating it off the sticky mat and directly onto the grass at Washington Park. We’ve explored how a simple 1.5-hour meander along the Waterfront Trail can become a living l

Alison Rawlins
Jul 43 min read


Yama 1: Ahimsa (Non-Harm & Radical Kindness) 🌸🐞
Yama 1: Ahimsa (Non-harm). On our Art Exploratory Walks, we practice radical kindness toward the ecosystem. We don’t pick the flowers, and we don’t disturb the wildlife. Instead, we use our paintbrushes to document and honor them exactly as they are—leaving only footprints, taking only sketches. 🌸🐞 When we step onto the trails for our Art Exploratory Walks, our first and most important boundary is Ahimsa—the practice of non-harm. In traditional yoga, this means practicing d

Alison Rawlins
Jun 242 min read


What does ancient yoga philosophy have to do with a sketchbook? Everything. 🌿🎨
A vibrant hand-painted sketch of "Crow" amidst art supplies captures the creativity of the Paint Yoga Exploratory Art Walk, as participants engage in reflective observation along a serene urban stream. Starting July 4th, our Art Exploratory Walks aren't just about learning to paint—they are an active practice of mindfulness in motion. To count down to our first walk, we are exploring the 10 traditional Yamas (outer ethics) and Niyamas (inner observances) through the lens of a

Alison Rawlins
Jun 232 min read
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