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Ignacio Lalanne
Biography
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.
Where does Ignacio Lalanne offer courses?
The Skyros Centre, Greece
20 Jun - 27 Jun 2026
7 Nights (SC4-26)