Author Archives: lisa

We have different phases to what we do and we must understand what to do and for whom we are doing it and when to do what we do. First there is the Learning phase, and then the Studying phase. … Continue reading →

Well well well.. what happened to Lisa and gang.. one week off the map. Diwali happened. A four day holiday celebrating goodness and light vanquishing evil and the demonic energies in us and in the universe.. Diwali, now the Indian … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →