Payal Parekh leads a 60-minute divination-based session that includes stretching, meditation, contemplation, and discussion. She will introduce her new self-care card deck, Blessed Rest by Payal, which offers tools for self-reflection and self-care practices to manage stress. This affirmational deck was created during the pandemic as a means of providing individuals with support and a gentle reminder that rest is our collective birthright—when we rest, we heal.
Payal Parekh is a New York-based art advisor and yoga teacher with a passion for promoting wellness and diverse art perspectives. She holds a BA in Art History from Mount Holyoke College 2001 and an MA in Contemporary Art from Sotheby's Institute, London. Payal Arts International, founded in 2008, focuses on consulting artists and advising collectors. As a 500-hour nationally certified yoga teacher, Payal believes in the power of movement and meditation to improve physical and mental health. She has taught private and corporate clients, including prestigious institutions such as Christie's, David Zwirner Gallery, The Armory Show, and the Baltimore Museum of Art. In addition, she serves on the board of the American Visionary Art Museum, which showcases self-taught artists.