My Experience Practicing Iyengar Yoga in Arambol with Alpesh

Alpesh is a popular Iyengar Yoga teacher in Arambol, Goa but he also teaches yoga in Upper Bhagsu, Dharamsala. He is becoming increasingly popular over the years. He is a student of Usha Devi, a senior Iyengar Yoga teacher in Rishikesh, and he is very devoted to his guru BKS Iyengar.

The Sivananda Ashram in Madurai. A Must Visit Ashram in India

Every time that somebody ask me for an ashram recommendation in South India the Sivananda Ashram in Madurai is always at the top of my list, definitely a must visit ashram in India. If you are looking for a complete and authentic spiritual experience at an Indian ashram and in comfortable and beautiful location then you'll certainly find it here.

How To Apply for an Indian Visa in Sri Lanka

If you are planning to visit India while you travel in Asia or if you want to return to India after your tourist visa expires then one good location from where you can apply for a new Indian Visa is Sri Lanka. It's very close to south India, the visa process is smooth and the staff working at the Indian Visa Application Centres are very friendly and polite.

How My Backpack Got Stolen in Sri Lanka -Traveler's Worst Nightmare

On a night bus from Colombo to Arugam Bay the traveler's worst nightmare happened to me. While I was deeply asleep my small backpack with all my valuables got stolen. I lost my passport, credit card, MacBook Air, 50,000 Sri Lankan rupees ( 330 Euros) and a 1.5 TB external hard drive with about 500 GB of movies. But what will probably shock you the most is the way it happened.

Yoga Gift Idea: 10 Hand Made Yoga Mat Bags on Etsy

Are you looking for the perfect yoga gift for the yoga lovers in your life? Then these hand made yoga mat bags can be an excellent gift idea for any occasion. Your partner, a friend, your yoga teacher or even yourself; every yogi deserves a unique bag to carry their yoga mats to their next class.

Should I Travel India With a Laptop, a Tablet or a Smartphone?

Should I bring to India a laptop, a tablet or a smartphone? Which gadget should I bring? Is it safe to travel with my gadgets? These are some of the questions that I get often from my readers. After all, I've been traveling with my gadgets for years. I couldn't imagine my travels without them. So let me share my thoughts and some safety tips with you.

What to Pack for Yoga in India [Packing List for Yogis]

(Updated 2024) Whether you only want to travel or also practice yoga in India, this India packing list is for you. It includes what to pack (and wear) for a yoga retreat, for an ashram experience, or for a yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, Goa, Mysore, Dharamshala, or anywhere else in India.

Finally I left Nepal

Every time that I travel to Kathmandu, Nepal I travel for the same reason, to apply for a new Indian visa, and this time was no different. I had actually been avoiding Nepal as much as I could. I've been there way too many times and I always stay way too long, but if you are in North India then this is the nearest and easiest place to reach to apply for a new visa.

Helping a Little Angel Rebuild Her Life After Earthquake in Nepal

On Thursday morning, just five days after the first earthquake, I met my neighbor Shane Basse, an ex U.S. army soldier. Shane, now a student of Buddhist philosophy at the Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery in Boudhanath, had just returned from a rescue mission to a remote village, sponsored by the Chokgyur Linga Foundation, to help the victims of the earthquake.

How Buddhist Monks Are Helping the Victims of the Earthquake in Nepal

By mid February I traveled from Delhi to Kathmandu to apply for a new Indian visa. Unfortunately that didn't work out so I had to stay in Nepal, but as we all know everything happens for a reason. An earthquake hit Nepal the 25th of April and I was giving a once in a life time opportunity to help and to witness first hand the amazing work that a group of Buddhist monks and foreign Buddhist volunteers are doing to help those affected by the earthquake.