Friday, May 22, 2009

10 weeks 'til Providence

This is why after much consideration I am not getting on a plane to Mysore next week. If Mike and I were staying in Philly, there would be no stopping me from celebrating Guruji's life in my beloved Mysore, India. There is just way too much to do, and maybe I am better serving the yoga community here in Philadelphia by continuing to teach, being present right up until I leave.

I relied heavily on practice this week, there is something so profound abut keeping a tradition alive. I could feel practice was bringing Guruji into my heart, and my breath. Taking another cue from Guruji's life, I emailed the Sanskrit Professor at Brown University about attending the Sanskrit class there. I think his response was one of the most intense emails I have ever received. I am in, but I have been warned...it is going to be no joke.

I am having a little gathering at my shala (house) tonight to celebrate the light and life of Guruji, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois if you are interested in coming just send my an email, and I give the details.

Jai Guruji

2 comments:

Colleen Watts said...

Selfishly, I'm glad that you've chosen to be here in Philly until you leave us for new adventures in RI.

Colleen

Vasuvaj said...

Glad to know that you will study Sanskrit in Brown University.
Just a suggestion.Do try to attend a spoken Sanskrit class conducted by the organisation- Samskrita Bharati
www.samskritabharati.org
Wish you all the best .
Yours,
Vasuvaj