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In case you were wondering why I’ve flown halfway ’round the world. http://mi…

In case you were wondering why I’ve flown halfway ’round the world. http://midcityyoga.com/?p=630

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Sunbathing.

Sunbathing.

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Sometimes, you practice in the bathroom of the changing room and accept that …

Sometimes, you practice in the bathroom of the changing room and accept that as your penance.

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7 hours of work, and do you know what my phone didn’t save? Fucking Shala tim…

7 hours of work, and do you know what my phone didn’t save? Fucking Shala time. 10 minutes early was 5 minutes late. I can’t win 🙁

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Jesus, the pollution. I haven’t thought I might need my inhaler in (I swear t…

Jesus, the pollution. I haven’t thought I might need my inhaler in (I swear to Vishnu) years. YEARS. Anyway, we’ll do that again on Tuesday.

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I’ve spent the past 7 hours debugging the fuckery that iTunes Match inflicted…

I’ve spent the past 7 hours debugging the fuckery that iTunes Match inflicted upon my iPhone. Finally fixed, and better than before. Going to the cricket field to do wind sprints– a little bit of HIIT does the body good (plus maybe I’ll pass out at 8, so I can be up and well-rested for…

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Led Primary, chanting, Sanskrit, philosophy, and two trips to the Ramakrishna…

Led Primary, chanting, Sanskrit, philosophy, and two trips to the Ramakrishna ashram. Today was busy, but had a keen reminder to count my blessings: I saw a funeral procession today. It consisted of a flower adorned handmade chair, the deceased strapped in, carried and paraded to the crematorium. Tambourines and gongs, laughter and tears.

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I am super intimidated by my Sanskrit class. Holy. Cow.

I am super intimidated by my Sanskrit class. Holy. Cow.

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My first conference was fascinating. I got to view Sharath, the (these are my…

My first conference was fascinating. I got to view Sharath, the (these are my terms) titleholder of the Ashtanga lineage, through the lens of a man who deals with keeping the purity of a practice in the real world– the world of parties, internet gossip, and multiculturalism. A fascinating, non-textbook experience. A highlight, paraphrased: “A…

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Amazing !ndia — Michael in Mysore

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