"Breathe in Breathe out" for Yoga practice destressing breathing meditation by Raphaella Vaisseau from Heartful Art as 2x3 magnet to 20x35 banner

Life can be as simple as breathing in and breathing out. Our breath can be the simplest of meditations in and of itself. A person can practice anywhere at any time by pausing to notice the rhythm of breathing in and breathing out. Inhale, exhale. In and out. One breath at a time. Slow it down. Breathe deeply. Relax. This focus on breathing can be an exercise in remembering to keep things in perspective. Keep it simple.

Meditation and breathing exercises are known to reduce anxiety and stress through relaxation. Yoga, a healing system practiced for more than 5,000 years, is a combination of breathing exercises, physical postures, and meditation. Whether you are a student of yoga, a person interested in health and fitness, or a person under stress wanting to take better care of yourself, paying attention to your breathing is beneficial.

Sometimes a person needs a reminder to relax, slow down, breathe deeply, and keep things in perspective. Loved by yoga students, yoga teachers and all who practice meditation, stress reduction, or are interested in health, fitness, and well-being, this "Breathe in Breathe out" poster is just that - a good reminder, and beautiful as well. Raphaella's opening flower painting, like a mandala, can further inspire your journey to relax, slow down and go within. It's shown here as an 11 x 14 LG POSTER. It is also available as an 8-1/2 x 11 MED POSTER, a 5 x 7 SM POSTER, a 2 x 3 MAGNET, frameable MATTED PRINTS (quotations with mat - ready to frame) in 5 x 5, 5 x 7, and 8 x 10, and a 20 x 35 vinyl indoor BANNER for the wall of your favorite yoga studio.

Support the Thoreau Society: Buy Heartful Art Gifts of Magnets and Posters with Henry David Thoreau Quotations at The Thoreau Society Shop at Walden Pond

Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1866) was an American author, philosopher, and naturalist who was part of the Transcendentalist movement. He is best known for his "Civil Disobedience" essay, which he wrote after spending a night in jail for not paying the poll tax; and for his two-year retreat to Walden Pond, detailed in his second book, Walden, or Life in the Woods. Established in 1941, The Thoreau Society is the oldest and largest organization devoted to an American author. The Society has long contributed to the dissemination of knowledge about Thoreau by collecting books, manuscripts, and artifacts relating to Thoreau and his contemporaries, by encouraging the use of its collections, and by publishing articles in two Society periodicals. The Thoreau Society Shop at Walden Pond has been offering Raphaella's Heartful Art magnets, posters and prints for over ten years and now they are for sale in their online shop as well.When planning your holiday gift list, be sure to include the inspirational quotes of Henry David Thoreau and the colorful art of Raphaella Vaisseau on Heartful Art magnets and posters. Browse Heartful Art's online store as well, click the search box and enter "Thoreau" and dozens of products will appear. They are all available at the Shop at Walden Pond. Call them at 978-287-5477 to order or if you don't see what you're looking for.

Peace Heart and Other New Posters by Raphaella Vaisseau

I've recently created new larger versions of 5x7 posters already online, such as these favorite sayings: Speak your mind even if your voice shakes - Maggie Kuhn; Think big, pay cash - Ralph Waldo Emerson; Listen to Girls; Think Happy Thoughts; and Too Much of a Good Thing is Wonderful - Mae West.

     And here is the "Peace Heart" poster which created itself it seems to me. I had been doing something else and didn't realize the word "peace" was still grouped with the background of another painting. Once I saw the word on top of this beautiful heart, I loved it immediately. I hope you enjoy it as well.

     I'm continuing to focus on completion, happiness, and clarity. To that list, I'm adding the essence of Fresh Starts and New Beginnings. (I should mail myself a copy of "A Life Wish" to celebrate.)

I'm organizing paperwork and digital files (I have a little Seagate FreeAgent external hard drive to facilitate this process). I'm finding projects to complete and discovering infor mation I thought was long lost. Each action helps to build on the next. Through it all, the Florida sun is shining and my foster kittens (and my two cats) share love and beauty with me. The little foster kittens are recovering from spay and neuter surgery and await the arrival of their new adoptive families. I love them and take a dozens of pictures a day.

Dance as if no one's watching - An Irish Proverb and more

I've been wanting to redesign this magnet for years. Likewise, the longer version (which is more of a popularized modern-day version).

It rained in Venice again today. Making art that looks like sunshine and happy days was a lift to my spirits as the overcast skies continued through the afternoon.

I also painted a new abstract version of Namaste for a client in Hong Kong. Perhaps these new paintings will brighten your day as well.

Heartful Art poster at Minneapolis Yoga Studio ... fun discovery by my daughter

Here's a link to the poster she saw: "Breathe in Breathe Out"

14 More Heartful Art Posters Are Now Online

I created dozens of new 8.5" x 11" posters last summer but just uploaded 14 of  them to my online store this morning. I'll have the rest of them and the 5"x 7" versions uploaded soon as well. I'm at work on a whole new line of Heartful Art to keep you inspired and loving life. Stay tuned. Be happy.

Heartful Art's Wedding Quotes featured in New Age Retailer magazine

Spring is on the way. If you now a bride who is busy planning her wedding, you may be interested in the many blessings we have available online. Also, we have a page where many options are listed for gifts, wedding favors and custom orders. Click here to check it out.