Hello! I’m Sharlene Bagga-Taves

I am a yoga teacher, public health practitioner and mother of two, from Bloomfield Hills Michigan living in Brookland, Washington, D.C. My public health work has taken me to El Salvador, Thailand, and most recently Argentina and each of these wonderful experiences living abroad has impacted the Mission of my business, Brookland Yoga and Mindful Creativity, which has grown and changed. From teaching yoga in partnership with local businesses in D.C., to hosting Indian cooking and painting classes overlooking the Biblioteca Nacional in Buenos Aires, Argentina, I’m currently immersed in exploring my own creativity and have recently began to sell my paintings and jewelry. Still in partnership with local businesses in D.C. and Michigan, my mission is three-fold:

1. To curate art events - I’m passionate about brining together artists, local businesses, and those that enjoy art and music to support both local artists and the businesses that we partner with to showcase our art.

2. To teach art - I have a lot of fun prepping for and facilitating art workshops for kids and separately for adults. I’m passionate about community - helping build it and being part of one.

3. Making time for mindful creativity - To build time into my own schedule to create paintings and jewelry and to keep experimenting and learning as I go.