Artist Profile: Sandra Summerfield Kozak

As a child, Sandra Summerfield Kozak grew up with several artists in her family. While in school, she took an interest in drawing, painting, sculpting and printmaking so her interest in art has grown and changed throughout her life.

During the 1970's and 1980's she focused on painting. By the 90's she began working with clay making bowls. “I found the connection between philosophy and art rekindling my passion for painting,” says Kozak.

For two years Kozak focused on a series of Aboriginal inspired abstract-expressionistic paintings. “This Reflections of Consciousness series is intended to represent aspects of the mind and consciousness,” explains Kozak. “Art stimulates our spiritual awareness because it is intimate expression born from presence.” While painting, Kozak tries to remain open to whatever evolves. “Only then can I witness the expression of consciousness.

Aside from being an artist, Kozak is an internationally recognized yoga teacher. She's been studying and teaching yoga for 35 years teaching monthly workshops and trainings throughout North America. Kozak has also taught seminars in Europe and presented keynote addresses at conferences in Canada, India, and Russia. National newspapers and magazines have called Kozak a modern day yoga master.

Kozak is also a writer. She's written two books; Yoga For Your Type and Forgiveness: The Path To Happiness and was a columnist for Yoga International Magazine.

Kozak manages to balance yoga, writing and painting with her life in Benicia.She is a member of .