For The Love Of - Art and Yoga
About: Meryl Hamilton is a San Diego, CA based Artist and Yoga Teacher. Originally from New Jersey, she attended college at Philadelphia University and after living for 5 years in Philadelphia, she moved to New York City. Meryl lived and worked as an Interior Designer for 8 years in Manhattan and moved to San Diego in early 2015. Her education and professional background stem from many years as an Interior Designer. Working in a creative industry, Meryl needed more of an outlet than strictly design work. She decided to take painting from just a lifelong hobby to a professional level and has studied under many teachers in NYC and continues her education by attending classes in the art of oil painting. Meryl has also been a dedicated yoga practitioner since 2007 and became certified to teach in 2011; she has been teaching ever since. Having studied various types of yoga and meditation with different teachers from all over the country, she hopes to help others develop a daily practice and lead a healthy lifestyle. She finds joy in sharing the ancient practice of yoga with her students and enjoys passing on something that has deeply resonated with her. Meryl finds inspiration for her work from her students, teachers, travel, nature, music, art, books, animals, and loved ones. After working in the corporate world for many years, she now focuses strictly on her work as a painter and teacher and currently resides in Ocean Beach, San Diego.