Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Euro Journey 2008...

I decided to take a risk and close up my Practice for three months and travel to Europe! Whilst the decision was a difficult one to make- I have no regrets & in fact had the time of my life (this being my 30th year)!!! My journey began with 5-weeks travelling between London, Cornwall, Wakefield back to London & finally Cambridge, visiting family & friends! I connected with Art of Living devotees, taught Yoga & attended Guru Poornima in Liverpool. I also was able to include meditation into my shedule, visiting the LBC on sight-seeing trips into London!!

My life-changing experience began when I attended a Part III Meditation Course in Bad Antogast, Germany... I asked Guruji a personal question about my future and his reply was "the choice is yours & here's a blank-cheque of blessings". Being more relaxed and feeling at home... Those blessing began to pour in :-) I took a break from the Ashram for a few days & travelled with a friend Praveen to Koblenz & visited Treir Cathedral. The Sri Sri Ayurveda Massage Course was just amazing and the healer got to heal herself with both receiving & facilitating daily Abiyanga (oil massage), Shirodhara and Marma (energy point healing)... I made a special connection with our small group (Satsang Sista's) and Beata gave us personal attention! Karin & I made an instant connection too... The synchronicity & dynamism between us is creating great waves of inspiration :-) So, when I was invited to travel with them- promoting Sri Sri Ayurveda in Europe, I couldn't say no!!

First stop was Guernsey Yoga Village & my dad decided to join us too... I'm soo grateful for his "YES-mind" attitude! It was a great success, thanx to Julie & her team of volunteers that hope to be going back there early next year! Then I came back to the UK to visit with May & Tom, whom I met @ the Ashram. They have been wonderful hosts (they're like family) & I love that we do Sadana, Satsang and cook fabulous meals together... Their home is like an Ashram :-) May is also passionate about Ayurveda & she inspired me to share this knowledge with others... We got a few friends together for Yoga in Queens Park and then hosted an Ayurvedic Dina one evening! I pray that she continues with HER SEVA -truly selfless service! Next stop, Paris Yoga Village before my short return to SA... With blessings & love!!

Sri Sri Yogis... Me, May & Tom :-)

Yoga in Queens Park, Loughborough

Majestic Cliffs of Guernsey!

Yoga Village- Guernsey Sept 2008

Guilloume working his magic-touch...

Most-prized picture... Karin & Beata @ dina ;-)

Dad demonstrating his Raffle ticket selling skills...

Relax & reflection time...

Satsang... Knowledge in the company of others

Sunset in Guernsey...

Sri Sri Ayurveda Europe

"The house"

The Black Forest on a good weather day :-)

Satsang sista's... Elena, Harsha, Anna & Cristina

Our morning walkes... All roads lead to the Ashram!

Sizing-up in Trier...

The duality of life...

Beautiful Koblenz & the river Rhine

Baden Baden, Spa Resort Town...

Feeling relaxed after our Spa Day :-)

German bread & cheese anyone.!?

Salsa night with Praveen...

MADONNA in Concert... I finally made it!!