As the Retreat Chef, I’m usually knee deep in turmeric, cashews and banana flour while everyone else is on a journey of self-discovery on the mat. However, fresh out of our recent Bali yoga retreat, I’ve decided to embark on a three week Ashtanga Yoga Mysore immersion at the Ashtanga Yoga Bali Research Centre (AYBRC).
Bali hasn’t managed to get rid of us yet and we still keep making friends with all manner of interesting people from all over the world. Committed Ashtangis Nathan and Rachel live and work in Cambodia and are two of the kula from our Ashtanga immersion at the Ashtanga Yoga Bali Research Centre.
As the Retreat Chef, I’m usually knee deep in turmeric, cashews and banana flour while everyone else is on a journey of self-discovery on the mat. However, fresh out of our recent Bali yoga retreat, I’ve decided to embark on a three week Ashtanga Yoga Mysore immersion at the Ashtanga Yoga Bali Research Centre (AYBRC).
We are excited to have our first featured article in the web journal of men’s yoga clothing brand, So We Flow. The UK based online store offers understated, relaxed and fit-for-purpose clothing for men who move. Tops, pants, shorts and accessories for climbers, traceurs, yogis, calisthenic athletes and men who stroll to the newsagent to get a lottery ticket. We all count.
‘Some people possess something very special: they have the now in their heart.”
Thich Nhat Hanh
I’m barefoot on the volcanic path, the jungle fully awake and the morning sky all silly blue, taking the 20 or so paces from home to the studio. Ten minutes early for class and there are a few people sitting quietly in the space. I set myself up and approach them, one at a time, careful not to intrude. I’ve meditated and am deep in the dimension of relationship. It’s the theme for my class and it’s a good one as it keeps me anchored into my big Self. I’ve got my presence on in a big way. And I am here. Ain’t got my head in no other place. I’m not with anyone else doing any other thing, following any other story, making any other plans. I’m here.
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