Journey to Mumbai
My sister Cherie and I arrived in Mumbai, India, late on October 11th. Cherie skillfully picked a hotel a few meters from the beach. Joyfully, we walked on the beach
October 13, 2025
My sister Cherie and I arrived in Mumbai, India, late on October 11th. Cherie skillfully picked a hotel a few meters from the beach. Joyfully, we walked on the beach
We slept well and got up around 4:30 am to pitch dark. It is now daybreak at 6 am, with the roosters reminding the community that it’s time to wake
We arrived in Fort Kochin this afternoon, checked into the Fort House Hotel for a quick refresh. After a short stop, I gathered the group, and we travelled in two
When I saw Anthony this morning, ready to drive us to Thekkady, the well in my heart opened up. I realized how much I missed everyone and the experience at
We started our first day with coffee asana- coffee at 6 am, for the sleepy heads. Morning practice accompanied by mist, monsoon rain and thunder strikes. We arrived in the
Today is my 67th birthday and I feel so blessed to be here celebrating with friends. I feel energized and relaxed as I review a year of travel to India,
Diwali is the main celebration for Indian people. The festival of lights symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Let us all be keepers of light, sharing love, compassion, and
Living in the rainy jungle has its charm. I confess that I was tired of the relentless heat over the summer and fall both at home and in Tokyo. The
The last few days have been full and rich. Two days of silence at meals and through the day were an opportunity to disconnect from electronics and conversations with others.
We are approaching our final day of the retreat, and I am feeling sorrow welling up—water behind the eyes and the pain of saying until next year. I spoke with
I have not been able to write much, as the cold I picked up in Delhi has almost dropped me to my knees. I know the biggest lesson is mine: learning to receive love and care from others…
We delight in the pride and joy our hosts show in sharing culture through food and service. The sharing of food and the culture that shapes it is a ritual that shapes and expands our hearts…
We have settled into a rhythm of meditation, Asana practice, and enjoyment of three incredible meals every day. Feeling blessed by the simplicity of life here. For me, it is practice, teaching…
Oh, how we treasure circle time together to share ourselves! We chant, listen to stories of the goddesses and grow in understanding of each other. Beautiful, wise goddesses are gathered here…
We’re not sure who started it, but Mysore practice broke out into dancing!
This journey has given me a deeper understanding of myself and really slowed me down. By grace, I started to get sick with a cold almost right away. I found myself skipping dinner a couple of nights…
For me, the highlight of the trip was our visit to a small village with a traditional lifestyle. We were invited into her home, and she cooked us a traditional meal of chickpeas, roti, and curry…
Joy is bubbling this morning as we start the bus journey to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal. We stopped into this coffee bar. The young man serving us was playing loud Bollywood music. We couldn’t help ourselves…
On our first full day, I woke feeling rested and grateful to be back in India, exploring new territory. Approaching each day with a beginner’s mind, repeating many times during the day when asked a question, “I don’t know….”
Today is Diwali, the celebration of light and the destruction of the dark forces. Flowers, henna, small gifts, and a delicious dinner were joyfully shared with us. We’re off tomorrow for a walk with the children of the street…
