The Art of Inner Listening
Writer · Painter · Teacher. CranioSacral Practitioner
Living and creating in Arillas, Corfu, Greece.
My life has taken me through many different worlds — meditation, painting, bodywork, writing, and the exploration of what it means to live authentically.
Today, these different expressions come together in my life in Arillas, where I continue to explore, create, and share what matters to me.
Painting from Within
Intuitive painting is an invitation to let go of expectations, trust your instincts, and discover something unexpected.
For many years, I have been sharing this approach to painting through workshops in Arillas, creating a space where creativity, freedom, and self-discovery can unfold naturally.
Thank you for an amazing 2026 season!
What a beautiful summer of painting and sharing.
The 2027 workshop program will be announced soon. Stay tuned!
→ Watch a short video glimpse of the workshops
→ Read an excerpt from PAINTING FROM WITHIN: Trusting Your Instincts, Embracing the Unknown
Touch of Light
CranioSacral work has been part of my life since 1992. Over the years, my understanding of this work has continued to evolve, becoming less about doing and increasingly about presence, listening, and allowing.
Today, I offer individual sessions in Arillas throughout the year, in a warm and welcoming space overlooking the sea.
→ Read more about Touch of Light
My Books
Writing has become another way of sharing my journey, experiences, and discoveries.
Daring the Truth
A Journey of Devotion, Disillusionment, and Spiritual Liberation.
Toss a Coin
Seeing Life with Ramesh Balsekar.
Painting from Within
Trusting Your Instincts, Embracing the Unknown.
Each book explores a different dimension of life, yet all three emerge from the same curiosity about truth, freedom, and the courage to follow our own understanding.
Fine Art
Painting has accompanied me throughout my life, sometimes in the foreground, sometimes quietly in the background.
My work reflects my relationship with colour, nature, movement, and the unexpected.
In Arillas, I have created a permanent exhibition space where visitors can discover my paintings.
A Little About Me
After many years in India and a long journey through the world of meditation, I eventually found myself in Arillas, a small village on the northwest coast of Corfu.
Here, something in my life came together in a new way.
Today, writing, painting, bodywork, and sharing are no longer separate activities. They are simply different expressions of the same ongoing exploration.
Welcome to My World
Whether you are drawn to painting, bodywork, my books, or simply curious about my journey, I am happy to share a little of my world with you.
Philippe Nirav
Arillas, Corfu, Greece
