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
The sun has set on my travels. Time to return to the western world, hopefully with an Indian mindset – slowly, slowly. Seven airports successfully managed – no small feat for those that know me…
Our last Sunday here in Thekkady. Anthony from Chrisses Hotel, who is one of many staff that support us here, invited us to his Catholic Church for a festive celebration for children. We, of course, rode in a jeep…
We have journeyed through our first week together since arriving in Thekkady. Three days of silence helped us to establish communion with ourselves and our tribe. Breaking the fast of silence…
After three weeks on my own, I was so filled with joy to greet my friends. They arrived safely around 5:30 am after the driver drove in circles for a bit. Bonnie knew where to turn, but the driver persisted…
I arrived after an easy journey to Cochin, Kerala. I so appreciate Anne’s Residency, quiet, beautiful gardens, air conditioning, and a soft bed. Oh so happy! A wonderful group of women are en route…
This picture brings many things to light for me. My purpose in coming on this solo retreat was to retreat from the world for a while. Quiet, journalling, reading, and practice were all on the menu…
Today I felt strong and focused. I am learning so much about myself and how I take practice and do life. I have shifted my attitude about what I can do. When I started yoga ten years ago…
A dispassionate approach to asana, pranayama, and meditation reveals the true potential of what is. This morning, after a restless night of sleep/wakefulness, my old patterns hit…
Breakfast has become my favourite meal here. Time is flipped upside down, and so are my eating habits. I take nothing for granted here: not my body, energy, sleep, food, and ATMs…
Tomorrow I will have been here two weeks. Much energy in the first week went toward figuring where things are and establishing a routine. In the second week, things begin to come together…
