Category Archives: travel

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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Photo blog – The Institute

Posted on March 5, 2014 by EssentialYoga Studio

     

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Love

Posted on March 3, 2014 by EssentialYoga Studio

During my travels through India, the topic of arranged marriages and romantic love kept cropping up as a subject of conversation.  The majority of Hindu marriages are still arranged by the parents, although this is changing in larger cities like … Continue reading →

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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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Look what I found on the beach in India

Posted on June 26, 2011 by EssentialYoga Studio

Very few people can say they have seen one of these 🙂

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Mystery fruit

Posted on June 26, 2011 by EssentialYoga Studio

I went to the supermarket yesterday (side-note: supermarket in India is a relative term) and saw these beautiful fruits. At least they looked like fruit. I took them back to the apartment, washed one and ate it. Not so tasty. … Continue reading →

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Diveagar

Posted on June 25, 2011 by EssentialYoga Studio

My accommodations in a remote village of the Konkan Coast are not for the faint of heart….I have a bucket and a faucet, that’s a plus. My accommodations in Nasik were ‘very’ deluxe in comparison. Oh and there is a … Continue reading →

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Ellora

Posted on June 24, 2011 by EssentialYoga Studio

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 →

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Jamuns

Posted on June 23, 2011 by EssentialYoga Studio

A delicious purple, healthy tree fruit in India…except when you bite into one with bugs…….

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