Trying to summarize what I've done in the past two or three months when I didn't write a single blog post would be quite a challenging task. I would be enough material for a whole book.
I do want to share some of the highlights though, for my memory and hopefully your inspiration.
Back in January when I was in Nepal I was considering what to do in India besides my yoga therapy training, something slightly beyond just being a tourist. My original thought was to go back to Nepal which for certain reasons was not an option anymore. Suddenly many possibilities opened up for me. I could go anywhere and do anything. Something I didn't know how to appreciate enough when it was happening in that moment. I made two decisions. One was to wwoof - volunteer on an organic farm, the second was to do a 10 day vipassana (silent meditation) course. I almost ended up doing neither but am very grateful I found the courage to do both (especially the latter!).
I chose to wwoof at Brahma home stay in Parvati Valley at the foothills of the Himalayas. Brahma is run by an amazing couple Laura and George who were most definitely the main reason for the absolute enjoyment of my stay (besides the fabulous views and fresh air). My first thought was to stay for one week which turned into three (and still didn't feel like it was enough!). Laura and George encourage their wwoofers to take initiative and come up with their own projects. How cool is it to paint your art on a wall and call it work? :) It was beautiful to see the progress in which the fences were built, paths paved, plants planted, walls painted, windows cleaned. One of the most enjoyable moments for me though was helping with cooking dinners. There is somewhat more beauty in the meal when you know it was you who carried the fifteen kilograms of vegetables up the hill :)
I know this might sound cliche but it really is eye-opening to see how simply one can live, how little we need to be happy, how self-sufficient we can be, how much work we can do ourselves or with the help of others. Below are some photographs of Brahma and the work we did.
I know this might sound cliche but it really is eye-opening to see how simply one can live, how little we need to be happy, how self-sufficient we can be, how much work we can do ourselves or with the help of others. Below are some photographs of Brahma and the work we did.
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| the view is alright ;) |
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| snow came |
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| the house |
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| fencing |
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| path i made |
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| mead making |
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| trek up to Kheer Ganga |
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| a bit of Holi in Barshani |
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