by admin on February 16, 2009
by admin on September 1, 2008
Devaraj Market
This colorful outdoor market is a dizzying maze of everything under the Mysore sun – from flowers to fresh produce to household items and beyond! Definitely a must-see. It is at the intersection where Vinoba Road meets Sayyaji Rao Road, near KR Circle. If you’re not sure how to get there, take an auto-rickshaw. [click to continue...]
by admin on August 14, 2008
Oh, the modern conveniences we take for granted. Nope, there aren’t any commercial laundromat in Mysore as near as I could find. Many yoga students wash their clothing themselves in a bucket and line dry. But for Rs. 6 – 10 per items, there are small shops that will wash, dry and fold your clothing. Usually within 24-48 hours, you can pick up your freshly laundered clothing wrapped in a neat paper parcel.
There’s a nice laundry service for Rs. 6 per piece located on the Main Road in Gokulam between Contour and Gokulam Roads. It’s acutally better than any laundromat I’ve ever been to!
by admin on August 13, 2008
The Huffington Post – Life Cycle
by Simran Sethi
August 12, 2008
It’s the end of class. You’re breathing deeply, surrendering the weight of your body into your yoga mat. Breathing in…and out. Letting yourself go.
Who doesn’t feel better after a yoga class? Yoga is the union of the body, mind and spirit. It stabilizes the nervous system, decreases blood pressure, increases flexibility and endurance, and opens you up in ways that you may not have imagined.
Simran used to be a yoga teacher. She loves the practice even though she hasn’t spent much time on her mat lately. (”Yoga on the inside, baby!”) Sarah gets her yoga on every week and knows it does her body good. Read more…
by admin on August 12, 2008
You’ve heard the horror stories – people getting sick after drinking the water. Well, it can be true so you want to be very careful when drinking beverages in India. Buy bottled water and avoid drinking from the tap. If you get a beverage at a restaurant, ask for it without ice. If you purchase a freshly pressed juice, request all fruit, no water. Luckily you can order water home delivery very cheaply. [click to continue...]
by admin on August 11, 2008
If you’ve never had an Ayurvedic massage, there’s no better place to try it than in India. It’s very different than any other type of massage I’ve ever had. Be prepared to leave your inhibitions at the door! The Ayurvedic massage in India that I experienced at the Regalis (Southern Star) versus the one I had stateside was very “open” shall we say. No modest sheet draping or politely averted eyes.
Use of herb-infused oils suited to a person’s ayurvedic constitution or dosha are used liberally. So whether you are Vata, Pitta or Kapha, an appropriate blend of herbs is used to pacify your dosha and bring back balance. The marma (or energy points) are then massaged to release blocked energy, stimulate organ functions and strengthen the immune system. It’s well worth experiencing and a bargain in Mysore. Below are a few places to consider. [click to continue...]
