This is a mini series on compassion. Written by Emily Curtis for Parimukti Part 3: Compassion fatigue and our social identity When you engage with current affairs do you feel angry, sorrow, or exhaustion? The refugee crisis happening across the Middle East, income and racial disparity, abuse of our planet Earth? Or if you’re like me, and … Read more
This is a mini series on compassion. Written by Emily Curtis for Parimukti Part 2: The witness within When I find that I cannot be present to feel compassionate with the emotions that arise in my relationships, this is an indication of a potent story happening in me. Some people call this the emergence of the shadow, … Read more
This is the first part in a mini series on Compassion. Written by Emily Curtis for Parimukti What’s pity got to do with it? I’ve been meditating a lot on the nature of compassion in its numerous forms: self-compassion, compassion for other, for family, and compassion for societies and larger communities. It’s a big topic. I was … Read more
Meet Doreen One of our lovely stiudents who joined our Yoga Teacher Training in Dharamsala this year. We love how varied people with varied background come together and end up making similar commitments and discovering a life of Yogic transformation in their own ways. It’s always inspiring to meet dedicated commited people who are transforming … Read more
I am invited by an Australian online blog to share my story about how I came to live in India. It is supposed to feature in a week or so from now, I’ll keep you posted on when that’s coming up! The common theme was supposed to be ‘fearless woman’. Although I agreed to contribute … Read more
We started another Teacher training course today and i am so happy to welcome all the new students. A very mixed group with experienced teachers as well as ‘newbies’. I feel this month we will have a lot to learn from each other especially. That is the most beautiful thing as a teacher, that you … Read more
Not quite sure if it is possible: being happier than a seagull with a French fry. When I teach about ‘happiness’ and explain other people about why I practice and teach yoga – ‘because I seek lasting happiness’ – I am often confronted with remarks like: “Isn’t that very superficial? Why then don’t you just … Read more
Some days you just feel overwhelmed by gratitude. Today is one of these days for me. One of the students giving her exam class started her class today with the following quote from Marcel Proust: Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. First … Read more
Any morning that starts with the primary series and ends with freshly baked chocolate cake is a good one. I love practicing Ashtanga yoga. It invites a healthy challenge into my life and gives me confidence in myself and my ability. The poses can be confronting and sometimes difficult to maintain yet once you achieve … Read more
Day 3 of our Teacher Training Course This morning started with ashtanga vinyasa style Suryanamaskars to warm our bodies up from the Himalayan chill. Following our practice we were greeted with masala chai and coconut museli. As the day progressed the sun came out and heated up Dharamkot just in time for some relaxation … Read more