7 April 2025 My final morning at Sai Veda began with the last touches of paint: a few of their beloved marigolds, a meditating figure,
8 April 2025 Before the streets of Rishikesh were fully awake, I was up and dressed. I had been looking forward to today. Three years
9 April 2025 Known as the yoga capital of the world, Rishikesh naturally draws visitors looking to join drop-in yoga and meditation classes, stay at
10 April 2025 Most mornings here start at a slow pace—wake up, have chai, shower, sort out clothes, do some work, find breakfast, and then
11 & 12 April 2025 One of my goals during this trip—something I’d had in mind for a very long time—was to learn how to
13 & 14 April 2025 Many people have asked me: “Why on earth would you stay in hostels??”As if this is such a weird and
15 & 16 April 2025 My first bansuri lesson with Yahor was… well, a mixture of excitement, the familiar joy of holding a flute again,
17 & 18 April 2025 My second lesson yesterday with Yahor went by too quickly. I’m more familiar now with the fingering techniques and the
