Category Archives: travel learning

The Monkey Whisperer

Posted on March 8, 2014 by EssentialYoga Studio

As I sit here my kitchen acknowledging all of the things I should be doing, I decide instead to write another blog. Galwar Bagh, the Monkey temple is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage site in the town of Khania-Balaji, about 10km … Continue reading →

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Jorbeer, India (photos may be disturbing to some, please use caution)

Posted on March 7, 2014 by EssentialYoga Studio

Strong dust storms, shifting dunes, and hundreds of cattle carcasses can be found in this remote area of Bikaner.   I stood for a long time, amazed at the scene, taking it all in.  I wanted to learn more about this … Continue reading →

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All roads lead home..but sometimes not as easily as you would like

Posted on July 1, 2011 by EssentialYoga Studio

I get to the check-in counter and the woman behind the counter tells me my bag is 9 kilos too heavy. Okay, I’ll just pay the surcharge. There is no surcharge maam you must take 9 kilos out of your … Continue reading →

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Lunch

Posted on June 30, 2011 by EssentialYoga Studio

I made it one of my unofficial goals to eat as many unknown fruits as I could while I was in India. Here are a few of the ones I tried.

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Pilgrims in Pune, India

Posted on June 29, 2011 by EssentialYoga Studio

On June 25th, 30,000 pilgrims marched through Pune to worship at a nearby temple. Here are just a few of them on their way home from the pilgrimage.

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Abhijata and Guruji

Posted on June 29, 2011 by EssentialYoga Studio

Abhi’s classes are wonderful. I wish we had more classes with her. She has the fiery nature, passion, clear instruction, and humor of her grandfather. When I arrived in Pune, she was still on her honeymoon and went directly to … Continue reading →

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Pu La Deshpande Park another treasure discovered in Pune, India

Posted on June 28, 2011 by EssentialYoga Studio

My geocaching interest took me to this beautiful Japanese Botanical garden in Pune.

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My last adventure

Posted on June 27, 2011 by EssentialYoga Studio

I got back from class and I see Vikram waiting in the living room with my friend Lauren. Plans have changed. We must leave now. Okay There are 30,000 pilgrims coming through Pune and the police will be closing all … Continue reading →

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