Tag: India
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Beauty in chaos: free interpretations of the traffic jam in Mysore
The way of getting the real thing about the places is to spend time there, doing nothing special; just sitting on the street, looking at the people. Scooters in Mysore can carry the most strage things: gas cylinders; a big pile of carpets full of colours, almost covering the view of the driver; a red parasol;…
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Not only asana: open your mind as your body
Although you have plenty of free time, being here in Mysore is a strong challenge: a great work on tapas (discipline) to hold you up, and also a big work on ahamkara, the part of the mind we know as ego; a task of dis-identification and letting go of preconceived ideas about oneself. To immerse…
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Diary of Mysore: first week
My first week practicing with Sharatji is over, and it´s been almost two weeks since I arrived in Mysore, India. It was a good idea to arrive a few days before starting. Now I am used to being here, the energy of this place has become familiar and I´ve already learnt how to drive a…
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Tips for women travelling by themselves in India
When preparing for a trip to a different culture, women have specific things to keep in mind, besides the passport, money and debit card: travelling alone in a safe manner. Even if you are used to moving around by yourself, not knowing some cultural guidelines may expose you to unnecessary situations. In this article are…
A little fire 