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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Ellora
After my trip to the fort I arrived at the Kailas Hotel and enjoyed lovely accommodations. The stone cottage with a view of the caves, a relaxing swing, a comfortable outdoor table and chairs, air conditioning, hot water, and clean … Continue reading
Jamuns
A delicious purple, healthy tree fruit in India…except when you bite into one with bugs…….
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Whoosh, plop
I sometimes don’t know what props I should get because each teacher teaches differently. Geeta wants you to learn certain poses without props, while others expect you to use them for the same pose. I am sitting in Baddha konasana … Continue reading
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Prashantji
Prashantji’s classes are incredibly difficult. I find I have to mentally prepare prior to attending. That being said, they are wonderful. This evening we did three main poses. Ustrasana (about a 100 of them) Urdhva Dhanurasana (about 50) and Dwi … Continue reading
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Tagged india, iyengar, learning, philosophical, philosophy, prashant, prashantji, pune, style, teaching, travel, yoga
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Daulatabad Fort, Aurangbad India
I must be getting used to the long drives because the 5 hours it took to get here flew by. The drive was not as scenic as my other excursions, but once you arrive it’s incredible. Vikram took me to … Continue reading
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Tagged aurangbad, daulatabad, fort, india, moat, monkys, sightseeing, travel
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Geetaji
I often watch the medical classes, sitting behind Geetaji, viewing from the stairwell. It’s always a beehive of activity with teachers working on many different issues with their students. There is an Indian teacher who assists in the classes and … Continue reading
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Local cuisine
While I’m in India, I’ve decided to indulge in all of the local cuisine. I have eaten various unknown fruits and vegetables from street carts and had sugar cane juice from a roadside eatery that would never be allowed to … Continue reading
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Smack!
I was in Prashant’s class this morning. Three quarters through the class he had us move into Eka Pada Viparita Dandasana on the chair. I didn’t want to get up, walk across the room, get a strap and come back … Continue reading
Uninvited guests
My friend is visiting me for a few days in India. Since her arrival, we have discovered there are roaches the size of horses in her bathroom sink. Last night we used a rag to plug up the sink so … Continue reading
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