Here we are nearing the end of February, and surrounded by whiteness and snow. We have not seen such winters in a long time and I would not be surprised to see this continue into March. I apologize, my intention is not to jinx anything – people have already had enough- I know. I am… Continue reading Key to transformation
Happy New Year! Kids in these times need yoga and mindfulness practices more so than ever. This past decade, their stress and anxiety levels have shot through the roofs with the advent of digital immersions. 2020 just burst the bubble, and opened our eyes to the electronic world’s disastrous effects on our children. The pandemic… Continue reading Teach Your Kids Yoga and Mindfulness -help them grow to become happy and peaceful adults.
“Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavantu” May all beings everywhere be happy and peaceful.May all beings everywhere be healthy and whole.May all beings everywhere be united and free. Every moment of 2020 has taught me something about who I am. Each of the ups and the downs, the scores and the losses, the teachings and the studies,… Continue reading This Moment in Time🕉🙏💙🤗💙🙏🕉
Thirty days, thirty posts. How fast the time flew. This must be one of those years where I went with the flow and of course there is so much to be thankful for. I am so grateful for the ability to set aside time and record my gratitude in writing every year. This is my… Continue reading Gratitude Day 30 – Thank You 🙏
In South India, more specifically Kerala where I was raised, we celebrate Karthika by lighting little clay lamps, called munvilakku or diyas. And it has always been one of my favorite traditions. We celebrated last night, some people celebrate tonight. Happy Karthika to those who do. For years, my daughter has had friends join her… Continue reading Gratitude Day 29- Karthika Lights
What is it with me and cleaning? I am not obsessive but I find cleaning to be very therapeutic. With everyone stuck at home, cleaning the house definitely requires more frequency. There are times I say “But I just cleaned the floor”. It is so easy for things to pile up and disappear from the… Continue reading Gratitude Day 28-Clarity
I am so grateful for the ability to teach from home during these uncertain times. Thanks to the internet and it’s far reaching connectivity that has enabled me to do this. I am so grateful that I am able to remain connected to the student community and continue my classes online. I am so grateful… Continue reading Gratitude Day 27
Every year we host Thanksgiving for friends who have become family over the years. It is usually a fun gathering, one our kids grew up with and look forward to every year. None of us eat turkey, so we are always experimenting with something else. We try to keep the food healthy and small in… Continue reading Gratitude Day 26 – Happy Thanksgiving
————————————————————— India was doing great with the pandemic already back in March- social distancing, hand washing, contact tracing were all in place. Esp. the state of Kerala. My home state. Other than a few pertinent visits in my hometown, we pretty much stayed put at home on our return back from Chennai. My parents and… Continue reading Gratitude Day 25 – Returning to the States
Meditation is a realm beyond identifications and words where time and space disappears. To have access into that space in our own organized busy egocentric heads is another story. But once you have access it is blissful to just be. Who wants the monkey mind when one can tap into stillness and silence? Although the… Continue reading Gratitude Day 24 – Turmoils and Respite
