Sonja's inspiration for a piece usually comes from attending Kavindra's passionate weekly satsangs, or teachings. From this follows a discourse between the student and the Guru about the piece and its correct translation within the Vedic tradition. As this Guru/student relationship has continued to grow, it has become the driving force to the expansion of Sonja's yogic knowledge and to her evolution as an artist.
"As an artist and yogini, I am inspired by yogic philosophy and its traditions of adornment," Sonja expresses. "My vision is to not only create adornment for its beauty, but also for the wearer to connect to the meaning of the piece as a form of meditation throughout the day, as a reminder of the divinity within themselves and that which is around them,"
"Whether it is a diamond, gem, or a piece of jewelry acquired or bestowed, I feel we are given a duty as a custodian, to protect and honour these great gifts from the earth."
SPC is aligned with the tantric concept of Shringar or 'complete decoration.' Shringar pertains to the romantic essence and ritual practice of decorating the feminine form or image of a deity with jewelry or flowers, revealing a woman's ideal beauty and mystery. The essence of this ancient tradition is to mark every occasion of life with auspicious symbols, with the intention of attracting good fortune and protection from evil. In tantric traditions, a woman's ornaments are meant to symbolize her personal cosmology and evolutionary direction. The tantric yogini signals her special qualities through adornment, and thus connects with an idealized version of herself