Tag: India
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Madurai’s Sacred Citadel to the Goddess
Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple in South India, Hinduism’s grandest citadel to the goddess, is a sacred place of pilgrimage for Hindus the world over and one of the most famous temples in India. This temple, centuries old and hand carved out of granite, covers an area of 16.5 acres. In Mad...
Read MoreAyurveda and Yoga Retreat in South India
An invitation to join Jasmine Grace on a Vedic Adventure in South India from Nov 29 to Dec 10, 2017. “On my upcoming fifth trip to India, I feel it is a deep honor to guide beautiful beings through the soul-stirring and beautiful land of India. In true Dandapani style, this is no ordinary yoga&he...
Read MoreYoga & Meditation Retreat in North India, March 2015
Join me on a transformative yoga and meditation retreat in North India next March 2015. This spiritual adventure will focus on learning the foundations of both yoga and meditation while exploring one of the most exquisite the parts of the world where these practices began. This will be a life-cha...
Read MoreVaranasi: Navigating India’s Spiritual Capital
Some say that a visit to Varanasi is an experience of self-discovery and eternal oneness of body and soul—however this magical city affects you, it can be agreed that Varanasi offers everyone a unique and breathtaking experience. Varanasi or Benares is one of the world’s oldest living cities and ...
Read MoreCuisine of Rajasthan – The land and its (limited!) bounty
This is the first of a series of posts over the next few months where Markley Boyer, friend and foodie, will explore the desert cuisine of Rajasthan. The food of Rajasthan is dictated in large part by its geography. It is by far the driest state of India. The northern half of the state has no...
Read MoreCelebrating Diwali “the Festival of Lights”
This year, on October 23rd, tens of thousands of Sikhs and Hindus will be celebrating one of India’s grandest festivals, Diwali – the Festival of Lights. Diwali is an ancient Hindu festival that signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance...
Read MoreThe World of Indian Spices
This week we will be exploring many of the signature spices used in Indian cooking. A good friend of mine, foodie, and fantastic Indian chef, Markley Boyer’s will be explaining what regions these spices come from, what they are used for and even what they look like. Here is what Markley has to sa...
Read MoreMy Interview with Stacey Green Part 2!
I chat with Stacey Green about why I was wading waist deep in the Ganges while holding my camera equipment, the positive consequences of my Guru’s stylish traveling habits, how money and wealth can accompany you on the spiritual path, how fear plays a part in my own life, and various other ...
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