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Portrait artist Connie L. Reilly works with portrait subjects K. Delanie Griffin and Anna Griffin at their home in Atlanta.
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Lasting Impressions (106)Meet Jonathan Hill and Ana Yazdi, who are students of Colleen Garrity, a yoga instructor in Los Angeles, Calif. Yoga is an ancient Indian exercise form that emphasizes balancing body, mind and spirit—allowing students to work their muscles from the inside out.
Next, visit the organic home of the Haffners, a Ventura, Calif., family that is passionate about limiting their exposure to pesticides and other chemicals. The Haffners took a close look at their diet and lifestyle, then made adjustments so they could live pesticide-free.
Finally, get a glimpse of the world of the award-winning portrait artist Connie Lynn Reilly. Continuing the southern tradition of portrait painting, the Atlanta-based Reilly is often hired by families who recognize the special quality of her work. People such as Delaine Griffin, who commissioned a portrait of herself with her daughter, Anna, are embracing the art.
Yoga Facts:
- There are various types of yoga, including Ananda, Iyengar, Astanga, Kundalini, Bikram and Tantra.
- The Yoga Alliance web site lists certified yoga instructors by state.
- An integral part of yoga is pranayama, or breathing technique.
- Athletes, including some NFL players, have discovered that regular yoga workouts enhance their condition and performance on the field.
Contact Information:
Center for Yoga
230 1/2 Larchmont Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90004
323-464-1276
www.centerforyoga.com
Yoga Alliance
120 S. Third Avenue
West Reading, PA 19611
877-YOGA-ALL (877-964-2255)
info@yogaalliance.org
www.yogaalliance.org
Organic Home/Pesticide-Free Family Facts:
- The Haffners are members of Community and Children's Advocates Against Pesticide Poisoning (CCAAPP), a grass-roots organization made up of parents, teachers and concerned citizens in Ventura County, Calif.
- Raised garden beds are easy to weed. They warm up sooner than ground plantings, allowing a longer growing season.
- Colder climates allow for a different variety of plants and fruit trees. Growers can extend the bounty through freezing and canning.
- One natural form of controlling pests is to introduce praying mantises, ladybugs, and even marigolds into your organic garden.
Contact Information:
Community and Children's Advocates Against Pesticide Poisoning
PO Box 5388
Ventura, CA 93005-0388
805-654-4186
Resources:
CPR
Californians for Pesticide Reform web site:
www.igc.org/cpr
Portrait Artist/Portraiture Facts:
- Connie Lynn Reilly is an award-winning portraitist and a member of the American Society of Portrait Artists
- Reilly recently completed three full-length portraits for the Royal Family of Bahrain.
- Reilly's training is linked to the French Neoclassical painter Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825).
- Like many other portrait artists, Reilly also teaches her trade to aspiring artists of all levels.
Contact Information:
Connie Lynn Reilly
770-614-4006
Portraits4u@charter.net
www.ConnieReilly.com
Resources:
American Society of Portrait Artists (ASOPA)
www.asopa.com
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