Posts made in January, 2012

Yoga Workshops January 2012 Sunday, January 29, 2012: 4:30-6:30 pm. Mudras, Mantras, and Meditations A look at how hand positions, combined with sound and chakra meditation, can be used as a therapy for various physical, mental, and emotional health needs by channeling energy. Supplies: Wear comfortable clothes. Do not eat or drink after 2 pm. Bring a yoga mat or rug to sit on. Registration: Register by sending an email or SMS response to me by the Friday prior to the workshop, with your name and “I’m attending on Sunday”. Space is limited, so commit yourself only if you plan to attend. Cancel 24-hours in advance. Cost: Rs 200 Share this:Facebook

When you’re working with kids, you have to be creative. I often use the route of nature, asking them what their favorite animal is. Kids at the Little Infant Jesus Home, and even kids I work with individually, here in India are quick to ask for a few animals, one of them being the elephant pose. Elephants are, after all, auspicious beings in this country. Many temples have a temple elephant that parades around town, and then lands up at the temple to “bless” everyone who comes by for “darshan” of the Gods. (I visited one such temple in Pondicherry with a couple of Peace School buddies. I had been there 10 years before, and Lakshmi, the elephant, had grown from a youthful 5 years to about 15 years. Check out our pictures together!) My...