Today is Monday, November 26th and as I walked out of Prashant’s class this morning was overwhelmed by gratitude again to have the chance to be here for the month. The walk through the park with the cooler morning air was refreshing and today is street cleaning day so even the streets were being swept clean and garbage picked up. A moment of feeling that everything was alright in the world at this time.
Time is a funny thing and in some ways the month has seemed long and others very short. In many ways I am ready to go home as I miss my family, but could also easily stay on as time between class and practice we really are brought into the present moment and time really is irrelevant.
Over the month and through the classes and practices have also created many moments of aha and can see when have the time and space how the body, breath and mind responds. I fear this is going to all shrink back the moment I step into the cold winter air. ❄️
We have noticed the air is a bit cooler the last few days as winter is coming to India. Do have to laugh a bit when see winter coats and toques for sale.
We were able to go to a cave nearby on the first full moon after Diwali, which is a light celebration here. Little girls dressed in beautiful dresses, candles and of course more firecrackers 🎆. It also was the birthday celebration of B.K.S. Iyengar according to the lunar calendars. At the institute they had set up a beautiful tent between the house and Yoga hall for their family celebrations.
This young girl and her grandma brought us the candle holders and ghee so we could make our own light celebration.
I’m not much of a shopper but did spend an afternoon after class with Nana, who is a wonderful rickshaw driver and very wise. He took us to many great spice, tea and incense shops. Plus a few other which ended getting a pomegranate juice and ladoo at a wonderful bakery. I’m not sure if I’m spelling it correctly but they are delicious little honey infused treats 😋.
They are preparing for 1300 or more for the two week intensive and Centenary celebration starting December 3rd. So much work and planning and I’m sure more wonderful teachings and stories. We have been fortunate to volunteer a few times to help assemble registration kits and prop kits. Even though I won’t be here still feel connected.
I will miss the fresh fruit and chai stands and friendly pups and people.
I will miss the fresh fruit and chai stands and friendly pups and people.
I will treasure this month as had time to really explore and appreciate much more then my first trip.
Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.
Om Shanti,
Pam
PLN Yoga
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Pamela Louise Nelson
Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor
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