Monthly Archives: June 2011

Of all the critters I’ve seen running around my apartment, this is the only one that made me smile 🙂 House Gecko

I wonder if I’m the only one who didn’t know the cows, pigs and donkeys wandering the streets of India don’t belong to anyone. I assumed that after wandering around town all day they went home at night. So, I … Continue reading →

I left for my 5 hour drive to Nasik. So many people told me not to go. But I wanted to experience a more traditional India and I am glad I did. About two hours before we reached Nasik, we … Continue reading →

One student thinks she has Dengue fever and another student is ‘down for the count’ ….

I attended the women’s class taught by Sunita (Guruji’s daughter) yesterday morning. Guruji was at his practice area watching as he sat in Padmasana. He instructs from the side clarifying or changing Sunita’s instructions. He is watching us in Uttanasana. … Continue reading →

I got reprimanded by Guruji today. I took the sirsasana poles to the wall instead of the window. I heard Guruji grumbling loudly. Within seconds there were 3 assistants around me explaining my mistake…

I wasn’t expecting to connect with Prashant’s teaching. He has a philosophical nature and I have a need for the tangible. However, I found a deep connection with his teaching. He talked about how Iyengar yoga has become a demonstrative … Continue reading →

Something must be wrong with me…I have no fear crossing streets in India. There’s something quite exciting about it.

I was told that some stores refill water bottles and resell them. I have so say I didn’t believe this was a common practice. But, just in case, I have been closely monitoring each water bottle I buy. On Sunday … Continue reading →