Irena Strzinar is the founder and Creative Director of
Bliss Studio (Bliss Healing & Creative Arts).
The philosophy of Bliss Studio is simple: by creating space to simply be, breathe, feel, and play, we 'come home' to greater peace, joy and health within ourselves. Our shift then ripples out into the world around us! I am honoured to create the space to help others in this transformation. Please read some Bliss client testimonials.
Bliss was created by Irena, simply by following what she loved! : )
She started painting while working as a professional engineer, in order to cultivate her passion for visual creativity and colour. Soon Irena was painting chairs, pots, tables, mirrors, and anything else she could get her hands on : )
She sold her one-of-a-kind painted pieces through various stores and galleries including Arts on King in Toronto. She was also a feature artist on an episode of Citytv's Cityline "Homeday" television show. Irena expanded her passion for colour by painting on canvas and silk, and has participated in a number of art shows. Her work is inspired by colourful images that serve to uplift the spirit and by her love of Hawaii. Irena has expanded her visual creativity to include Bliss cards, journals, bags, and other creative services such as interior consultation, mural painting and graphic and web design. She offers design services through her Bliss Design Studio (www.blissdesignstudio.com). Bliss products (cards, journals, bags, etc) will be available online soon : )
Irena also began practicing yoga and meditation as a means to add balance, ease and flexibility to her life. Her love of these transformative experiences led her to become a certified Kripalu Yoga teacher. She is also influenced by other teachings including yin yoga,
flow yoga, ashtanga, kids yoga, restorative, partner yoga, meditation, and more. She also enjoys and studies expressive dance, including 5Rhythms dance during her trips to Hawaii. She is honoured to create the space for healing and fun experiences with yoga, dance, and meditation in private, group, and workplace settings. Learn more about Bliss Studio's Yoga + offerings.
Irena has a strong connection to Hawaii (9 trips so far : ) and a deep interest in the Hawaiian healing arts.
She has studied Hawaiian healing practices (Lomi, Ha Breath, Ho'oponopono, Laulima) with several deeply appreciated Hawaiian teachers. These ancient teachings are calling us to create healing and balance within, as well as on momma earth. As we heal and evolve to 'self loving self', we begin to navigate in heartstream, moving beyond old limiting patterns and living in a vibration of love, trust and connection. Irena feels honoured to create the space to assist others in their healing transformation.
Irena is also passionate about connecting with nature and living more gently on momma earth. She is very interested in sustainable living initiatives including permaculture & urban gardening, local organic farming, innovative home & transport designs, and other creative ideas for living more harmoniously on this lovely planet.
As a community volunteer for the David Suzuki Foundation and as creator of her Calling All Outsiders site www.callingalloutsiders.com and Blog, she is happy to share ideas and inspirations to help us shift and live with more balance.
Join Irena in saying "I love Momma" and setting a personal 30 day Intention to live more gently...read more.
I am deeply honoured friends to assist you on your journey to greater peace, joy and bliss!
P.S. A gallery of photos of some recent fun times (Irena playing outside in momma : ) including Hawaii, 2011 (gallery scrolls automatically, or click menu at bottom to view)...
