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Mindfulness Through Art with Ignacio Lalanne

The Skyros Centre, Greece

Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece

The Grange by the Sea, Isle of Wight

Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece

The Grange by the Sea, Isle of Wight

Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece

The Grange by the Sea, Isle of Wight

Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece

The Grange by the Sea, Isle of Wight

Explore and experience together the fundamental insights of the ancient practice of Sama-Sati, most commonly known as mindfulness. We will do this through brief discussions, active guided meditations and creating expressive and playful art.

Although various western modern art movements inspire these workshops, they are embedded within the ancient Japanese Zen art tradition, which is all about inner stillness, spontaneity, self-expression and a deep sense of curiosity and wonder.

The workshops are for everyone. You don’t have to be an artist or consider yourself creative. This course is about process and exploration, not the final product or outcome. It is about noticing and caring. To connect with what we feel and the life that flows through us.

Ignacio is a professional artist and mindfulness teacher, and it is his joy and privilege to share the vibrant combination of art and mindfulness with students. Creating art is a wonderful way to examine the extraordinary power of observing and being aware of the present moment as it unfolds inside and around us. We can then practice attending to our immediate experiences and inner dragons with kindness and compassion.

For those new to mindfulness, it is a therapeutic technique that can reduce stress and anxiety, but it is also so much more than that. It can give you energy and spark creativity, but more importantly, it can give you a sense of presence in your life. A presence that can enable you to live your life more deeply and at ease in the midst of what is.

What's Included?

Ignacio’s masterclass is held at the Skyros Centre on Skyros island in Greece.

The holiday includes half board, twin shared accommodation in the village. Single upgrades are available.

Chat through the website, call +44 (0)1983 86 55 66 or email holidays@skyros.com to discuss your requirements.

About Ignacio Lalanne

Ignacio was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In early adulthood pursuing his artistic and theological interested, he travelled extensively in India, Japan and south-east Asia. Journeys that inspired his visual exploration of what he believes reside inside of all of us: a sacred loving presence. It was also then that his art making expanded into a way of meditating for deeper exploration of spirituality.

Over the years he settled in London, gained a degree in Fine Arts from Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, later worked at Heatherleys school of fine art – Chelsea and intensified his mindfulness practice, went on various retreats, and started volunteering and trained with Breathworks Mindfulness Centre.

Ignacio is a registered Mindfulness Teacher and professional Artist based in Andalusia, Spain, where he teaches workshops and courses. These have a unique free-flowing exploration of presence and awareness blending of modern western art and Japanese zen art.

What people say about Ignacio and his courses:

Ignacio was kind, positive, enthusiastic and a great artist.

Mindful art with Ignacio was so wonderful. Such a discovery, it will inspire me for years to come.

Very knowledgeable, a kind, good teacher. Empathetic.

Ignacio’s beautiful spirit and passion shine through everything he does. It was a real privilege to be taught by him and I will be taking so much away with me. Thank you!

I loved Ignacio’s approach – he is a passionate teacher and I could feel his compassionate energy towards me and the other students. Inspiring.

Ignacio is an absolute joy to behold. His thought, care, knowledge, manner, preparation and responsiveness are exceptional. Totally loved the course and my introduction to art and creativity which has always been a mystery.

Ignacio is a great and passionate teacher.

Ignacio is wonderful as a teacher and as a person.

Art well taught and inspiring.

Ignacio – it’s a cliche, but transformational for me.

Art with Ignacio was so much fun.

I loved Ignacio’s art class. Truly inspiring and stayed on for 2nd week. He is a gem. He worked so hard to ensure we all had inspiring/thought provoking lessons. Really helped me to find my rather lost inner artist.

Excellent. Beyond brilliant. He is such an important contributor in class and out.

Ignacio, your beautiful space healed me, thank you. I have discovered the joy of art again. Loved spending time in your beautiful company.

Really loved Ignacio’s course – mindfulness – and had great fun making art and using lots of different media and teaching, while having a great time doing so. Rediscovered or even discovered my inner artist. Ignacio was so generous and kind with his time, expertise and teaching.

Art – I loved the wisdom, kindness and peace of Ignacio, plus the fun and joy of the art. Ignacio is such a warm, humble and funny person. I loved his sessions and enjoyed the Tai Chi movement on the last day.

The art course with Ignacio was marvellous. So mindful and fun. He was a delight.