10/21/14
We arrived in Bangslore at 3am. Although I know I'm tired, my body is revved up on adrenaline in anticipation of a hot shower and a hot cup of chai and my first class with Arun. It's been raining so the air is moist and clean and cool. When we arrive at the new hotel, there is a delightful surprise of it being exceptionally clean, brand-new, with towels never used and beds never slept in. This feels so luxurious!
We make it to the 6:15 AM class which is the perfect remedy to jet lag from the long journey. As we stroll along the early morning dark streets, there's the wonderful sounds of birds starting to chirp, monkeys in the trees and dogs barking in their yards. The cars are just starting to come out and the horns beeping are faint. I want to slow down a bit and savor all the auditory sensations.
Stepping on the entry steps of Prashant Yogashraya is like putting on an old favorite pair of jeans. It's great to see friends there from around the world taking class at this auspicious time for the studio. Not only is the studio full of students, but there's also the usual students around the perimeter and this time, even in the office, practicing therapeutics. I always find this so fascinating and interesting. We chant the invocation to Patanjali, and because this morning is Patanjali's birthday, we chant the ending, "Pranamami Patanjali" 108 times. My energy lifts and my heart swells.
After class the international students are gathered off to the side for a little informal debriefing about the festivities for tonight. There is to be a Patanjali Puja at the studio this evening. I am so excited!
We walk back to our hotel where there is also a great restaurant for breakfast. Our first meal in India is scrumptious and does not disappoint. We devour fresh, hot, idly, vata, masala dosas, curd, Indian pickles, mint chutney, and hot chai. We eat until we are so full, it is impossible to take another bite. Yum! Indeed yum to it all!
We arrived in Bangslore at 3am. Although I know I'm tired, my body is revved up on adrenaline in anticipation of a hot shower and a hot cup of chai and my first class with Arun. It's been raining so the air is moist and clean and cool. When we arrive at the new hotel, there is a delightful surprise of it being exceptionally clean, brand-new, with towels never used and beds never slept in. This feels so luxurious!
We make it to the 6:15 AM class which is the perfect remedy to jet lag from the long journey. As we stroll along the early morning dark streets, there's the wonderful sounds of birds starting to chirp, monkeys in the trees and dogs barking in their yards. The cars are just starting to come out and the horns beeping are faint. I want to slow down a bit and savor all the auditory sensations.
Stepping on the entry steps of Prashant Yogashraya is like putting on an old favorite pair of jeans. It's great to see friends there from around the world taking class at this auspicious time for the studio. Not only is the studio full of students, but there's also the usual students around the perimeter and this time, even in the office, practicing therapeutics. I always find this so fascinating and interesting. We chant the invocation to Patanjali, and because this morning is Patanjali's birthday, we chant the ending, "Pranamami Patanjali" 108 times. My energy lifts and my heart swells.
After class the international students are gathered off to the side for a little informal debriefing about the festivities for tonight. There is to be a Patanjali Puja at the studio this evening. I am so excited!
We walk back to our hotel where there is also a great restaurant for breakfast. Our first meal in India is scrumptious and does not disappoint. We devour fresh, hot, idly, vata, masala dosas, curd, Indian pickles, mint chutney, and hot chai. We eat until we are so full, it is impossible to take another bite. Yum! Indeed yum to it all!
What a nice start to your trip. Thanks for the update and keep them coming!
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I bet you never say yourself look this way before.
Wow, so fascinating!
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