Thoughtfully thoughtless–

  People used to ask Iyengar, “what do you think about during your practice?”  His answer was, “nothing.”  He would continue, “I can remain thoughtfully thoughtless.”  Mmmm, aaaaahh. . .I love this!  I am very good at thinking about nothing, doing nothing, and being thoughtfully thoughtless.  With the weekend upon us let’s all aim for a taste of being thoughtfully thoughtless. . .the cult of busy-ness is only a distraction from being right here, right now.  You know, we only screw things up when we get to thinkin’ too hard. . .cases-in-point: ISIS, Gaza, Iraq, Iran, Ukraine, Crimea, Boko Haram, China Sea Islands, Ferguson, Staten Island, predatory banking, etc.

I send you thoughtfully thoughtless vibes from various locales in India including the midnight train to Pune. . .feel them. . .they can help you be at ease.

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See you later, Iyengar–

B.K.S. Iyengar died yesterday in his hometown of Pune, India.  Lovely town, Pune, though it is perhaps more famous as the place where the Brits kept Gandhi under house arrest for many years.  Anyway, Iyengar made the world a more manageable place for many people by making the asanas of yoga accessible for many who found them inaccessible.  I love his primary motto: Live happily, die majestically.  Simple and to the point. . .no messin’ around. . .that’s the Iyengar way.  We are right behind him, you know. . .so do it y’all–live happily and die majestically dammit!  Namaste.

I send soothing vibes to all of you from various spots in and around Mumbai, India. . .feel them. . .they are full of happiness and majesty.

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My Indian yoga dude–

BAM!  When you visit India you gotta do some yoga. . .you just do.  After time spent visiting the Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedebad, Dehra Dun, Pune, and many other places, I then make my way down to Kerala and hang with my yoga master at the Ayurvedic Resort called Marari Beach. . .mmmm, aaaahh!  I love doing yoga at Marari Beach, and you will too if you ever find yourself looking for a place to hang in Kerala.

I send you fit vibes from Marari Beach. . .feel them. . .they are good for your posture and spiritual well-being.

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We will never forget…

…the great work that Mahatma Gandhi did to secure independence for India and to demonstrate the power of persistent, nonviolent protest to create positive social change. . .or as Gandhi himself put it, “to be the change that we wish to see in the world.”

On January 30, 1948, Gandhi was assassinated in Dehli, India.  Today we remember his legacy, and we celebrate his greatness.  Who will be the next Gandhi of the world?  Can our world accept and roll with another Gandhi?  Is there the possibility of some Gandhi-like figure in the middle east?  Discuss.

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Gandhi martyrdom day–

  Please join me in sending out positive vibes to the the Gandhi family and the people of India. . .today, January 30, marks the 66th anniversary of the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India.  Above you see one of the grandson’s of the Mahatma, Arun Gandhi, as he leads us around India tracing the footsteps of his grandfather and teaching us the primary tenets of the nonviolent approach to protest and creating social change.  At the very top you see me enjoying the clean, smooth marble that surrounds the Taj Mahal in Agra. . .gotta take in as many sights as possible while making my way through this intense and amazing country.

I love Mahatma Gandhi, Arun Gandhi, and India, and you will too if you ever decide to read up on these fellows or make your way over here to see what’s what for yourself.

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Happy MLK, Jr. Day–

BOOM!  Martin Luther King, Jr. spent time here in Mumbai exploring the world of Mahatma Gandhi. . .he wanted to feel the vibes and gain some understanding of Gandhi’s non-violent approach to protest. . .MLK even spent time in Gandhi’s home–it is said that he spent a night alone in Gandhi’s longtime bedroom and emerged ready to continue the long Civil Rights struggle that he knew was ahead of him back in the U.S.  This is a perfect place to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

I send you good vibes of nonviolent struggle from Mumbai. . .feel them. . .they have changed the world for the better.

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Mumbai Monday–

POW!  There is no better place to spend a Monday than in Mumbai, India.  Mumbai is big, vast, scintillating, messy, warm, and full of humanity. . .aaaah humanity, the people here will steal your heart and make you feel good to be alive.  I love Mumbai, and you will too if you ever find yourself wandering around on the subcontinent of Asia.

I send you pulsating vibes from Mumbai. . .feel them. . .they can take you higher.

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Happy birthday, Mahatma–

BAM!  It’s Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday today.  Born in 1869 he would be 144 if he were still alive. . .a tad old.  But the time and his no longer being with us physically are unimportant because we have his writings, teachings, and all-around good human vibes with us every day.  We can meditate on his non-violent approach to creating social and political change. . .we can meditate on his good works regarding education and caring for people in need. . .and we can meditate on his peaceful approach to seeking justice everywhere he lived.  Happy birthday Mahatma. . .you were a good man. . .it is an honor to walk in some of your footsteps here in India.

I send you all honorable vibes from India. . .feel them. . .they are full of vitality.

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Ayurvedic Zen–

MMM!  AAAH!  Listen up all 800,000 of you furloughed government workers.  If you are feeling stressed, then I highly recommend Ayurvedic treatments of any sort. . .especially the extended oily massages or the pouring of oils all over your body. . .wonderful stuff.  Ayurvedics are a wonderful way to wash away the angst of waiting to go back to work. . .in fact, you might love Ayurvedics so much that you will quit your job and become an Ayurvedic practioner.  I love Ayurvedic treatments.

Please join me in sending soothing vibes from the Ayurvedic spa at Marari Beach in Kerala, India to all furloughed government workers. . .feel them. . .they are magical.

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Go anywhere NOW–

BOOM!  Look. . .it’s the Leaning Tower of Pisa. . .and the Taj Mahal. . .wow!  Hey there furloughed government workers. . .you have lots of time on your hands at the moment, so why not take a trip right NOW!?  You can go just about anywhere you like by clicking on a location of your choice in the category menu on the ‘About’ page of this blog. . .feel free to dive on in. . .there is so much to see and do, and time is soooo short.  If not now, when?

I send you all chilled-out vibes from Pisa and Agra (the location of the Taj). . .feel them. . .they are full of joy and fabulousness.

It’s lovely out there.