Monthly Archives: November 2003

Ganesha Pilgrimage

Shree Ashtavinayaka Darshan. The eight holy shrines of Ganapati: : SHREE GANESHAYA NAMAH : As noted in our guidebook, Gana means people and Pati means leader. Hence, Ganapati, or Ganesha, is the leader of the people. I always begin my … Continue reading

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Down for 24 hours

So it must have been the chutney that came with the dhokla. Dhokla, you may ask? An Indian steamed bread, made of chickpea flour and curry leaves that is mildly spiced… served with spicy mint chutney. I devoured quite a … Continue reading

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Standing Poses, Open Mind, Big Mind (Friday Nov 6th, Geetaji)

Adho Muka Virasana Adho Muka Svanasana Tadasana — Utthita Hastasana in Tadasana, firm completely the elbow joint, the knee joint, if there is any wobbliness you cannot extend. Paschimo Namaskar (Reverse Namaste) — long hold, lift the inner sternum, Gomukasana … Continue reading

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