Yoga, Kerala, And DharamsalaIndia is a country I love to be in. The people are friendly and curious, the food is delicious, and every spice, scent and scene differs region to region. Returning to the country after 9 years, I found myself as exhilarated landing in Bangalore this past November, as I was back in 2008, when I arrived in Calcutta. I anticipate that gripping sensation when I travel to Asia, and I welcome it willingly. On that first trip I had no interest in seeking out yoga. My intention was to meet people, get a feel for what I'd read about in books by Rohinton Mistry and Amitav Ghosh, and see landscapes I knew I'd be rapt by. As a professional yoga teacher now, I'm glad I did love India. With its philosophies, history and spiritual insights a primary focus, the work genuinely feels complemented by my affinity for the country. When teaching, I try to convey elements of what I have learned while studying in India, Nepal, and Indonesia, and as a traveller and student, I continually strive to discover more, as the scope for experience and knowledge is infinite. Some of those discoveries are what follows, my tiny glimpse of India from a few different perspectives, and whether keen on history, culture, yoga or otherwise, this country categorically fascinates. India 2008 |
by Michelle Van LareWe are explorers of the planet and ourselves, and on both subjects, I can't keep still. ArchivesCategories |