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Tag Archives: pune
Medical Class, Part 2
A young woman was hanging in rope Sirsasana when Guruji came over. Instructions were given to bring a table. He told her how to hold the sides of the table moving her into an intense backbend. “Head up, chest down!” … Continue reading
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Tagged backbends, heart health, india, iyengar yoga, medical classes, pune, yoga
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Note to Self: back bends and car rides
A 7:00AM backbending class with Prashant, after 18 hours in a car and on the roof of a jeep, is a brutal combination 😉
Naming ceremony
What an honor to be invited. India has so many beautiful traditions. I didn’t know that photos would be allowed so these were taken with my 0 megapixel phone 😉
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Tagged celebration, india, indian naming ceremony, pune, tradition
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Raigad Fort – A must see
Raigad Fort is a must see if you are staying in Pune. It’s a place that few foreigners visit. You can hike up the 1500 steps, or you can take the gondola. We hiked up and took the gondola down. … Continue reading
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Tagged authentic local food, camping, gondola, hiking, maharashtra, monkeys, pune, raigad fort, temples
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Pranayama
After the medical classes, people frantically carried the wooden props outside to the metal balcony making room for Geeta’s Pranayama class. I see my teacher Zoe. I give her a quick hug, say hello and continue to transport props outside. … Continue reading
Just Wondering….
if there’s anyplace else on earth where you can hear dogs and pigs fighting with each other…
Beautiful Colors of India
This is why I love India..
BKS Iyengar : Comparative Length in Yoga
I have explained this to my students in class; however, it is much clearer when taught by the Master himself!
Pilgrims in Pune, India
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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Tagged gods, hindi, hinduism, holy, india, people, pilgrams, pilgrimage, poona, prayer, pune, travel
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Abhijata and Guruji
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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Tagged abhijata, bks, granddaughter, guru, guruji, india, iyengar, meditation, poona, pune, teaching, travel, yoga
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