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 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...]
