Life in the Ashram - vegetarian meals, playful yoga, we are treated to Vishvaji's amazing teaching and practice at 6am, fire puja before breakfast each day, 4pm yoga and early evenings to bed by 9 pm as you need to be up in 8 hours! There is time to do laundry, walk through the busy streets or sit in the sun on the terrace and write what I have learned in the classes.
One night there was a special 'naming ceremony' for the TTP students which I was invited to attend. Vishvaji started with chanting and then invited each one to receive their name and in return students offered a gift, lit a candle and everyone received a carrot sweet after. It was very special.
I have been out to walk the two bridges and taken a trip to Rishikesh proper, which was nothing special. I have found a few more shops near the Ashram that have quality goods. My purchases include 3 white marble eggs for the girls. Still do my coffee meditation every morning.
After 10 days of yoga and life in the Ashram has taken on a regular schedule. I have now connected with Akhanda yoga and it appeals to me, and is similar to my style of yoga. Gentle, playful, blissful and fearless.
One night there was a special 'naming ceremony' for the TTP students which I was invited to attend. Vishvaji started with chanting and then invited each one to receive their name and in return students offered a gift, lit a candle and everyone received a carrot sweet after. It was very special.
I have been out to walk the two bridges and taken a trip to Rishikesh proper, which was nothing special. I have found a few more shops near the Ashram that have quality goods. My purchases include 3 white marble eggs for the girls. Still do my coffee meditation every morning.
After 10 days of yoga and life in the Ashram has taken on a regular schedule. I have now connected with Akhanda yoga and it appeals to me, and is similar to my style of yoga. Gentle, playful, blissful and fearless.
Neil i am enjoying your travel stories. Esp about India which has always seemed so huge and crowded and shambolic that i have no inclination to visit. I am pleased to hear that it has its peaceful gentle places, just like anywhere!
ReplyDeleteYes, India is a big chaotic but Kathmandu is great preparation! Thanks for your comments....tonight off to Norway😀
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