She is calling, she is speaking, she is crying, she is nurturing, she is thundering….. Read More.

"I am impressed by the fact that humans have been painting for at least 40,000 years - probably longer than they have been meditating - and I certainly feel that painting from the source is a very original human activity that allows a person to become aware of themselves in a truly fundamental manner, touching the core of what it means to be human". Read More.

"Uninhibited painting without any skill or training that brought back an unexpected release of issues I didn't really want to face, but they just kept reappearing -- I couldn't run any longer." Jerry

Under the tutelage of noted teacher AVIVA GOLD, utilizing a philosophy of art, movement, and complete release of ego, The Source completes the line from idea to execution. Gould learned to paint from this "vibration" -- to invest the canvas surface with something deeper than a portrait, or landscape: he had acquired the sensitivity to meaning beneath form; emotion in gesture; character in composition. Read More.

Just wanted to check in with you and let you know how grateful I am for the space you held at the Esalen workshop.  I felt so carried away by the painting process and it brought such joy and contentment.  When that happens I know I have touched source and connected with spirit.  Such a grounding, nourishing experience.  Thank you for providing that opportunity.  Read more.

Driving home on Sunday, and on Monday, and even today, my mind has been filled with images, memories, and appreciation of the gifts each of you gave, to the group and to me. I've been to personal growth workshops, yoga workshops, shamanic circles, Buddhist groups, you name it!, for years and years, and I've never experienced the degree of COMFORT, trust, and intimacy that WE created, together, in just a few days, with Aviva's guidance, of course. Read more.

Last night, in a dream, I was surrounded by beautiful Art and a beautiful, sensitive teacher who didn't "cut off" my energy with judgement.  We were discussing how there have been quite a few teachers I couldn't even do Art in front of and I never knew why! Read more.

"I lived and died and live again to go forth in the world with the courage to lead, to love, and to create. I have rediscovered the source of my creativity, laughter, and affection." - Participant

".... I feel empowered, creative, loved, nurtured, healed." - Participant
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Oh Aviva, never doubt the wonderful work you have done over the years which has helped countless people go to a deep place within themselves . I first found you years ago at the Open Center in N.Y. when they were on Spring St. The reason we (I) can go deep is because of the safe space you provide us. As a 59 yr. old  woman, I cant become my 5 yr old self just anywhere. That freedom only happens in the setting you give us.  I truly appreciate you and your work over the years.

Working with such a large group took a lot of courage ..
It definitely was a challenge .
Thanks to you I felt  that I could make that leap.
Once I broke thru the frustration & the headaches, I feel like I found the part of me that was lost after the abuse happened. Read More