Putting Art and Yoga on Display in Brooklyn

Unfortunately for me–since I’m spending the summer on the West Coast–but fortunately for New York’s many, many summer visitors, the Brooklyn Museum will be hosting a three-class series in conjunction with its exhibit, Vishnu: Hinduism’s Blue-Skinned Savior.

Perhaps the two offerings will help the public gain a deeper understanding of some of the ancient tenets that influenced the yoga system, both visually and physically, while taking classes with three of Brooklyn’s most lauded yoga instructors: Anusara teacher Elena Brower, Iyengar instructor Nikki Costello and Kelly Morris, whose challenging “Conquering Lion” style provides a sweaty workout.

But, regardless of whether Hindu-inspired art appeals to yoga students, they’ll be practicing while facing the floor-to-ceiling windows of the fifth floor rotunda, giving them a different way of seeing Brooklyn.

It makes me wish I was there.