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    • Most of us Isha Yoga meditators are always eager to visit Sadhguru SriBrahma spots and usually find them to be palpably powerful. Not surprising given SadhguruJV‘s connection with him. “Sadhguru Sri Brahma is a reminder for me because I am…

    • Moving to Coimbatore brought many joys, one of which was the proximity to a full fledged AVP center. AVP aka Arya Vaidya Pharmacy. I have great affinity for this medical institution. In my youth, I had many afflictions which allopathy…

    • One Friday evening I got some exciting news from a fellow Isha friend. The Adiyogi was going to be open for a “rehearsal” visit. They wanted to test opening it up with a small group, before they opened it up…

    • Want to go on a pilgrimage? Here are some popular and some offbeat ideas

    • With the lockdown relaxed in most parts of India, should we folks consider traveling digital nomad style? Move to a scenic Himchali village or to the beaches of Goa? Here I evaluate the pros and cons.

    • Taiwan has been in the news lately. One, because of their amazing COVID-19 preparedness. They warned WHO of the dangers of this virus very early on but weren’t taken seriously. Second, because the current tensions between India and China has…

    • Home alone in the lockdown. Challenges faced, how I have been coping. Penned this post to help others who may also be struggling. Share if relevant.

    • Dhyanalingam temple, one of my most profoundest relationships in life. Written on the 21st year consecration anniversary. This is a silent meditation space located at the isha yoga center on the outskirts of Coimbatore.

    • Tamil Nadu recently changed the names of 1018 areas as per their phonetic pronunciations in Tamil (Thamizh?). This phonetic renaming of places reminded me of a related incident that happened a few years back on my first solo cycle tour…

    • All my travel budget planning videos – international developed countries, domestic short duration and long term travels. And more. Read on.