Yoga: The Art of Transformation

"Yoga: The Art of Transformation," the world’s first major art exhibition about yoga, is currently showing at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco until May 25th. Every summer there's a major art exhibit relating to my life. The universe and art love me!

The Ancient Science of Yoga - Dive deep with the experts to learn the science of yoga and the 5,000-year-old system of medicine from India called Ayurveda. Qamar Adamjee, associate curator of South Asian art, Jeffrey Durham, assistant curator of Himalayan art, Dr. Margaret Chesney, director of UCSF's Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, and Dr. Anand Dhruva, integrative medicine physician and associate professor of medicine, use artworks from the exhibition "Yoga: The Art of Transformation" to discuss the practices' origins and their effects on health. Discover the body's seven energy centers (chakras) and learn about colors and sounds associated with each. Co-presented by the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, Asia Society, and the International Asosciation of Yoga Therapists.

The Ayurvedic Kitchen Pharmacy - Join integrative medicine physician and associate professor of medicine Dr. Anand Dhruva, and chef and founder of Route to India, Nalini Mehta for an evening of conversation and cuisine showcasing Ayurvedic principles of cooking. Ayurveda is an ancient traditional medicine native to the Indian subcontinent. Discover your mind-body type (dosha) and explore the origins and properties of Indian spices. Co-presented by the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, Asia Society, and the International Association of Yoga Therapists.

Works from the exhibit coming soon...