Previously, he combined his artistic and yoga careers to write and direct a DVD that hit #1 on Amazon.com.

His new book, UPWARD DOG, (available now), will be nationally released in Fall 2011.  It tells the story of how–despite being described as a “legendary yoga master”–no one has taught him more about life and spirituality than his chocolate lab Belle.

After a sold out show of his visual art in NYC, an 8 page magazine profile, and a short documentary portrait by An Films, in April 2010 Vilga was honored as the first Los Angeles emerging artist chosen by the KiptonART Foundation for a studio event. CLICK to see video from this exciting event; pieces still available for purchase can be seen ONLINE.

On October 1st 2010 the Antebellum Gallery in Los Angeles (“The only fetish gallery in America, perhaps the world”) exhibited his SYMMETRY installation which explores obsession and voyeurism.

Last December, Vilga’s painting/performance piece was the finale of the Duo Multicultural Art Center’s Holiday Happening. His new video documents this unique event of creating a canvas in real time.

With his consistent themes of transformation, spirituality, and forgiveness, MIRACLE IN RWANDA, the play he directed and co-created with performer Leslie Lewis Sword, is currently touring the world. With more than 150 performances over 6 continents, the show has earned rave reviews and won numerous awards.

He is a Yale graduate.