I have arrived in Pune. It's been almost three years and yet it feels wonderfully the same. The yoga hall is painted a cream white. This is a huge change from the lime green that was probably first painted in 1975.
I'm here with my friend Jennie. Yes, this will cause some confusion as I'm...
Woke up to the sound of my favorite bird. Who knows the name of this bird?? At 3:30am. Yep, think I nodded off last night at 9 after a DEEELicious meal (this is a reference to my friend Aaron) at Asha dining hall. There is no snuggling back down as my bed is pretty much like sleeping on concrete....
Jennie and I were listening to a yoga podcast and this woman was talking about taking Iyengar yoga for 8 years and called it tedious. We both sighed. We totally understand why this adjective is used but it's just heartbreaking to hear it. It's such a misunderstanding and misinterpretation. What I...
Anokhi how I love you. Lovely afternoon amongst the textiles of my favorite store.
I'm taking this time in Pune much differently. This is a time to learn. In the past, it has been acquiring and trying to get out as much as I possibly could and keeping up with...
Just a few light Sunday. morning thoughts that come out of our philosophy talk with.
Did you know that the earth has had a limited time of existence but what we understand as life, as human is eternal? So where were we before earth came into being? What planet did you...
Today begins the 9 day festival, Navatari which celebrates Durga, the mother goddess. Each day a different color is worn.
"Durga, also identified as Adi Parashakti, Devī, Shakti, Bhavani, Parvati, Amba, Yogmaya and by numerous other names, is a principal and popular...
I've been to Delhi and back. My niece is attending the American Embassy School and has been there for almost three years. In a nutshell, she hates it. Can I blame her? Delhi is intense. The pollution is inhumane and you are asked to stay indoors at times. The sun rarely can be seen. The energy is...
Musings from Prashant.
Very few comments, Just things that struck me. Granted, classes this week are three hours long and my ability to remember everything is near impossible. I even fell asleep in Supta Padanghustasana 1. How is that possible!!!
Without reflection it is just a...
It’s been a few days since writing because we finished class on Thursday and then took off for Bangalore where we spent the weekend with my friends Pryanktha, Anand and Jaya. More on the wonderful city of Bangalore later.
Geeta taught to the large group which included the regular...
BANGALORE
I love India. Jennie and I traveled to Bangalore to spend the weekend with my friends. Another reason I love this place, I’ve met more people and formed long lasting friendships. Also, Jennie hadn’t been to Bellur, Guruji’s birthplace. Unfortunately, by Friday...
We landed in Pune and pretty much went straight over to Devki's home where she had invited a few people to share the celebration of Navratri. We learned Ras Garba, the dance from Gujarat or more like we followed the amazing dancers around the circle- a little classical, a little bollywood and...
