Sara's Blog

A Day in the Life of an Ashtangi

Many of you have asked me what life is like here in India. I can't speak for everyone, but here is what my life is like from day to day:3:30am: Wake up, have ginger tea, slather myself with coconut oil, meditate, shower, and get ready for Yoga practice.4:30am: Walk...

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AAAAAHHHHH!

I am settling into life in India well and getting a handle on what I want my stay to be like. In addition to practice at the Yoga Shala and chanting lessons with Dr. Jayashree (which I begin tomorrow) the rest will just appear at the right time. Needless to say it has...

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Back to the Motherland

I am in India and happy to say that I, along with all of my luggage and my sanity, have arrived in Mysore intact! The journey is long but worth it. I basically use the time in transit to sleep (a lot), take tons of vitamins, hydrate, eat light (if at all), watch a...

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Being Sick Stinks

Ah yes, I too have fallen victim to a springtime cold. Never a fun thing. For those of you who refuse to be held captive in the house for days (like me), have no fear. After many years and many dollars spent on various holistic remedies I have finally found something...

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India Part Three!

I am making my third trip to Mysore, India in 10 days! I am thrilled to be a student at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute once again. To be with my amazing teachers, Guru Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (93 years old), his daughter Saraswathi, and his grandson Sharath  is a...

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Super Duper Astrology Scoop!

After much searching I have finally found a few Astrology sites that give accurate information. Since the astrology reports were such a HUGE success at the retreat I figured I would pass along the info. It always helps to know your exact birth time and location in...

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