Monthly Archives: August 2016

Transformation

In just a few hours I will head for the airport and begin the long journey home. Today I feel mixed emotions – joyous anticipation of seeing my husband and friends, and sadness at leaving this place of pilgrimage. I … Continue reading

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Celebration and Integration

The final week of my time here has begun. The last span of days has been so full of learning it is difficult to sum it up. The classes have been fantastic. Deep insights into inversions with Sunita, one of … Continue reading

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Obstacles and New Beginnings

Monday August 15 was Indian Independence Day and a holiday from classes at the institute. It felt good to have a day off for rest and integration right in the middle of the month. My flat mate and I took the … Continue reading

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Practice

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali contain many sutras on the subject of practice. At the halfway point in my month of study, I am reminded of sutra I:21. The goal is near for those who are supremely vigorous and intense … Continue reading

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