Sharath invited everyone out to lunch to a restaurant called "Highway 18", I think, or was it 17?, and we all went. Just in case you are not familiar with Ashtanga yoga, Sharath Jois is the current director of the main ashtanga yoga institute.
At noon the Pilgrim of yogis left Gokulam and in the words of my land lady "left it quiet". Rikshaw after rickshaw, scooter after scooter we all gathered over coconuts and headed out.
At noon the Pilgrim of yogis left Gokulam and in the words of my land lady "left it quiet". Rikshaw after rickshaw, scooter after scooter we all gathered over coconuts and headed out.
Three bloggers, Skippetty (right), Owl (center) and well, me (left)... they granted me permission to put up the picture, thank you guys!
I fancy myself a bit of a photographer later so bare with me
One of the dishes... delish...
I ate chinese vegetarian dumplings, which looked nothing like dumplings but were tasty, a bit too spicey but then again, that is how things are here
And Palak Paneer, this was amazing...
We all ate to our heart's content
Then there was the people watching and the meeting of new friends
We did not get to see much of Sharath, but I did capture this rare photograph, Saraswati was behind him but the man with the stripped shirt is covering her.
More tables outside
And more
Perhaps the only table with local people
On the ride back towards Gokulam we took some pictures
I also was very fortunate to meet David Garruiges (who has a new blog by the way) and his beautiful girlfriend. It was such a treat to be able to thank them personally for all the videos and suggestions and to David specifically for his "asana kitchen" that we all benefit from.
And so there you have it, I think that is as "People Magazine" as I can get... but would not hold my breath...
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The food looks good, I like mild spices, sometimes.
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:-)
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ReplyDeleteI love palak paneer - my favorite dish in the world. Nice you got together with Owl, Skippetty and others.
hugs
Arturo
Why do I look so big next to you two?!? Nice post! xxx
ReplyDeleteArturo, yes, the paneer was SO good.. really, like SO in capital letters.
ReplyDeleteSkippetty, you look beautiful! :-)
Thanks for posting the great photos Claudia!!
ReplyDeleteAll of the Ashtanga bloggers are such an inspiration; its' so fun to see the pics of all of you having a great time in Myore!
Beeaauutiifulll!! all 3 of you! Thanks Claudia.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fun to bring blog friendships to real-life? What a mighty Ashtangi feast, I'm drooling over the platter in your 4th picture.
ReplyDeleteWow, I feel like I was there myself! And it's so great to see the faces of bloggers. Please continue to post pictures and tell stories.
ReplyDeleteHi Claudia!
ReplyDeleteYou seem so at home there. Glad you are enjoying your time. :-)
@Christine, you are welcome! yes all the ashtangis are fun people, very grounded... really cool
ReplyDelete@Serene Flavor, thank you!
@Danielle, yes it is fun to meet the physical form of cyberfriends! and the food was sooo good...
@Nobel, sure will
M.P, Thanks, are you here?
This looks like so much fun! This blogger-gathering @ Mysore is cool :)
ReplyDeleteYes YYogini, it was :-) thanks for your comment, Claudia
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ReplyDeletei would be sitting with the 5 local dudes. obviously they are not brahman.
ReplyDeleteHA HA, I always think about how you always mingle with locals Bindi... do you know Hindi? I think today I saw a very advanced practitioner someone who comes very often talking to all the rickshaw drivers... makes me wonder... how hard would it be to learn Hindi?
ReplyDeleteClaudia, over here I think they speak Kannada! :)
ReplyDelete@Skippetty, you are probably right, is just that I was talking to Nickhil (an Indian person I met over breakfast) and I asked him if I was to learn ONE language which one would it be that would make everyone understand me in India and he said Hindi.... that is why I thought Hindi would do it... but thanks for clarifying, I did not know that :-)
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