it was dark when i arrived at the kripalu yoga center.
the drive had been scary. there was little traffic on the scenic route even at the end of the thanksgiving weekend; the difficulty came with the darkness and freezing rain. i had directions to the center but arriving in the next town, the overland route was not marked. i stopped at a small country store that was preparing to close. the young lady behind the counter was kind and directed me with general information and i set out over the "hill". the hill went up for several miles which was manageable but once i took the right at the stop sign i started down a steep hill that was iced and had scenic overlooks!
i only wished to keep my eyes on the road and to stay on the pavement!
it was rather beautiful with the tall naked trees lining the country road; one could imagine riding a horse drawn buggy "over the meadow and through the woods..."
all my turns ended me at the entrance to kripalu but finding the registration entrance and checking in was congested and slippery.
once inside, the warmth of the staff eased my unloading.
i selected the top bunk at the recommendation of my dear friend and primary yoga instructor.
with the car eventually parked and my breath returned to normal, i was able to share with the new arrivals the details of their escapades...
kripalu offers a new appreciation of natural, healthy, organic food.
i have voluntarily bowed my head in appreciation prior to each meal consumed and i have often chosen to eat in silence; savoring each individual taste.
eating will be a challenge on our voyage and i have offered to take on primary responsibility for food selection and plans for our diet. this is not because dan is not in his own right a great preparer of food, but mostly because i do not have as many of the other technical skills regarding other needs of our trip...
many staples can be stocked that will bring taste and variety to our diets - adequate nourishment is necessary for our healthy bodies.
our introductory class started that first evening.
60 eager students gathered in a large circle in the room filled with candlelight that will prove to be our "home" for the next 2 weeks!
this space has been transformed from a temple for prayer to a gym for physical movement to a classroom for theory; a safe place to move blindfolded among our peers as well as to express our fears or joys without judgment.
taking this time at a time when there are lots of concrete tasks to prepare for our departure, is the gift of dan's generous support of my own growth and desire.
i intend to live a more authentic, conscious life as a result of this training...
about us
- susan and dan
- Our plan : To take a leisurely sail around the world exploring new lands and new cultures as we go. On the way we intend to place equal importance to the inward journey as to the external journey. On our path we’ll strive to live in harmony with nature and to travel in as self-sustaining, low impact way as possible. What Dan says About Susan: She is a nurse, a mother, a yogini, a dancing-singing-earthborn-spirit and a friend to many. She is my beloved. what susan says about dan: a wise and gentle man, respectful of the earth and all that is within; an accomplished student of the energy disciplines, a yogi. dan is serious and responsible about the things that matter; playful and witty in the balance. an observant with his third eye, his trusty camera, a photographer. an ex-rock climber, a kayaker - disciplined, patient and purposeful; all this and a humble man - this is my beloved... About Us: as Snatam Kaur says; “We are light, we are love, we are dreams…”