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Jul 14, 2012

Collection of Kumbha Mela Photos by Anna Kastner

The grand 2013 Kumbha Mela festival is only a little over 7 months away. Quite a few people have signed up for our spiritual adventure to this festival and across north India and we hope you will too. Today, I'd like to share some photos taken by a dear friend of mine, Anna Kastner. She's attended the last two Kumbha Mela festivals in Allahabad (2007) and Haridwar (2010) and the collection of pho...

Jul 1, 2012
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Morning at the Madurai Meenakshi Temple (Part 1)

I always feel blessed when I have the opportunity to visit the Meenakshi temple in Madurai. The sanctum of the temple is powerful and the experience each time ineffable. I always leave my camera behind when I go to temples and if I do take my camera I hardly ever take any photos
Jun 28, 2012
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2013 Kumbh Mela and a journey across North India

A 13-day epic journey to the Kumbha Mela and across North India The map above does not shy away in reminding us that our spiritual adventure will take us almost all the way across north India. A massive distance to cover with a great many things to see in between. It also tell
Jun 22, 2012
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Central Java's Mendut Temple and Monastery

Another wonder in Central Java is the small but beautiful Mendut temple. It's on the itinerary for one of the places for us to visit during our upcoming meditation and wellness retreat in Indonesia in September. Located a little over 3 kms from Borobudur this temple may appear
Jun 15, 2012
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Traditional Herbal Remedies of Central Java, Indonesia

We share more about our upcoming stay at MesaStila in Central Java, during our September Meditation and Wellness retreat in the islands of Indonesia. Today we look at the traditional herbal remedies called Jamu that is offered at this wellness resort. Courtesy of MesaStila - "
Jun 12, 2012
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MesaStila - a Healing Retreat in the Jungle

During our upcoming 11-day Meditation and Wellness Retreat in the islands of Indonesia during our spiritual adventure in September of this year we've included for all participants 3-days of physical wellness. With a combination of gourmet healthy meals and daily massages plus T
Jun 11, 2012
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A Spiritual Collaboration with Wellness & Nature

We are proud to add MesaStila as part of our 11-day Meditation and Wellness Retreat in the islands of Indonesia during our spiritual adventure in September of this year. The essence of the retreat is defined through the calming and powerful environment in which MesaStila sits