Passing Thoughts

A festive pharmacy on every block

In general we feel well. The constant warmth is allowing our bodies to begin their overdue rest and repair. However, Sharath has an agenda of growth. Backbends have been deep without the usual time to prepare as back home. He is usually standing on our mats after the 3rd drop-back if not sooner. The final bends are quick. Really- one, two, three GRAB! Vivian is standing on her own (even with all the shala assistants as well), I am being taken up my shins until I relax. Every day, more is coming! I've decided that the Shala's led Intermediate class is the hardest ongoing yoga class in the World, with these few top yogis struggling and shining with effort you'd only see from Olympic-level athletes. Truly inspiring, and an honor to participate. I am thankful that it is only ONE day a week, though.

Word of the Month: Afforestation

Wild horses still roam Mysore

Bouganvillia flowers on the tree

3' tall coil ready for sale

We are halfway done with our trip, not ready to fully reflect and yet always challenged to live in the moment. We are walking, reading, chanting, doing crosswords and have a few projects spinning. I played Didgeridoo as part of a kirtan Sunday night along with voice/harmonium, flute, and tablas. A great experience that may lead to more. We have a Thanksgiving trip planned to Tiruvannamalai and the holy mountain Arunachala. Last trip we walked the 9 miles barefoot, this time we are not going during a festival. We are house-scouting for a friend who will rent in winter, and it's a free trip for us! It is helpful to experience such places not only a number of times, but through different perspectives.

aeryk

School's out when the gatekeeper says so.