We have one day to ourselves before the yoga instructor training in India begins. A day to explore this new land that we find ourselves in. So what do we do? We hike through the hills to the waterfall and then to the various temples scattered up the … [Continue reading]
Our first day in India was a somewhat challenging existence. We were driven around New Delhi and Delhi to see the sights a bit , do a bit of shopping, and pass time between flights. My eyes took in the light an sights with some resistance. After 23+ … [Continue reading]
Notes from the plane: One of the books on my teacher training reading list is Robert Thurman's Tibetan Book of the Dead. Given our planned trip to Varanasi and the sacred river Ganges where people go to die, it makes sense. And yet...it's too … [Continue reading]
It's nearly time for this journey to launch. Already, there is some turbulence being felt in my little world. My nerves and emotions are beginning to shaken it up in a way similar to earthquake precursors. I'm making my best effort to remain calm. … [Continue reading]
Jenn, our fearless leader has asked the TT (teacher training) students to bring an offering of cheese to Savira, our teacher in India. To this end, I spent my lunch in search of cheeses that "travel well." In other words: Hard Cheese. My simple query … [Continue reading]