Yeah, it’s challenging… Especially if you’ve basically done everything wrong as we have – packed too much and wrong things, bought too much and heavy things (6 table cloths – really?), not really done the right research into perhaps how big India is, how different the roads are, how they are truly less organized than … [Read more…]
Our first day in Mysore, which holds the distinction of being known as the cleanest city in all of India, we visit Chamundi Hill where the impressive gold temple to the goddess Durga, chief cause of creation, preservation, and annihilation is located. Like the Shiva temple in Triuvannamalai, the temple surroundings are chaotic, colorful, and … [Read more…]
When we planned the drive from Auroville to Mysore, it seemed like a good idea to spend the night in Yercaud, a vacation destination in the mountains we would have to cross. As we started up the mountain – you’ve heard about driving in India, right? – cars, trucks, buses – large buses, motorcycles, monkeys, … [Read more…]
Thursday, February 25 We had our last class of the retreat this morning at 6:30. I lay on the floor for most of it, too hot and tired to do more sun salutations. It has been lovely that we had the support to take care of ourselves. The yoga teachings, the classes, the talks, the … [Read more…]
Mark Oppenheimer introduces us to The Bhagavad Gita Saturday April 2nd from 4:00- 5:30 pm The Bhagavad Gita is an ancient philosophical text from India. It is part of the voluminous writings known as the Vedic literature. Its 700 poetic verses, written in Sanskrit, present readers with practical, logical, enlightening teachings on topics such … [Read more…]
I crashed my bike. Both knees, both elbows, both hands – all skinned, pants torn, red earth embedded in my watch crystal, my ego bruised. We all have these stories. Lorraine road her bike into a huge bramble bush and turned up with a bloody arm. Karen too, returns bloody, when a cow (females have … [Read more…]
Suffice it to say, 30 hour travel with less than 5 hours sleep, by arrival I’m nurturing chest cold, next day, I’m down – hard. Having, stupidly left my miracle cure (oregano oil) at home, it is two days of accepting the offerings of my fellow yoga students, from echinacea oil to NyQuil ( I … [Read more…]
MONDAY NIGHT CLASS CANCELED Due to potential afternoon storm Kathy’s 6-7:15 pm class is canceled PLEASE STAY WARM AND SAFE
Mark Oppenheimer’s talks on the Bhagavad Gita (referred to as Gita) have been a great success. So Mark has agreed to host a discussion of the Gita the first Saturday of each month. The next meeting will be, Saturday, February 6 from 3 – 5 pm. The suggested donation is from $5 – $20. Mark’s … [Read more…]
We have several new offerings beginning in January — 4 week beginner series This is the perfect class for anyone who wants to begin at the beginning (always a good idea). You will learn yoga breathing techniques; basic poses – standing, seated and reclining; and beginning philosophy. Four 1 hour classes lead by Samantha Free. … [Read more…]